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Dad’s Eggplant Parmigiana

In honor of my dad’s 60th birthday today, October 2nd, I decided to make one of his favorite dishes: Eggplant Parmesan. In fact, he was the first person who ever made me this melt-in-your mouth epitome of comfort food. So, here’s to you Poo Bear! Yesterday, in preparation for this meal, I donned my sweater, […]

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Caprese Salad

This simple salad, which originally hails from the Italian region of Campana, is a staple for summer, especially if you have a garden. Fresh-plucked tomatoes cannot compare to store-bought, and the same goes for basil. The sweet juice from ruby-red tomatoes is complemented by generous chunks of mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, olive oil and a […]

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Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna

Lasagna – even if you have no Italiano in your genes – is just like your nonna made it. Yes, lots of care goes into concocting the comforting combination of gooey mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan, savory tomato sauce, spicy sausage, and aromatic basil, but the added cook time is worth it. Serve with your favorite […]

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