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How I Got Into This Fine Mess… I was raised in a big Italian and Irish family, with extended clan members roaming wildly in and out of our house and lives on a daily basis. With the exception of my Irish father, we all cooked…my brothers, sister, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and of course, my...

When I was planning an Instagram Live event with my dear friends at Bosco De Medici vineyard in Pompeii, I wanted to make a dessert with their spectacular wines and extra virgin olive oil! The result was simply bubbly! Makes 8-10 servings 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup...

This is a quick way to create a classic Italian dish for any weeknight dinner. I love that modern convenience doesn’t have to ruin tradition, but can make it more accessible. Heart healthy cannellini beans make this the perfect soup. Makes 4-5 servings Extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves fresh...

A high-octane, energizing side dish or starter course. Obsessed with all things lentils, this dish is on our table often. And the spicy tomato dipping sauce will have you moaning with pleasure, while your healthy heart dances with joy. Makes 2-4 servings 1 cup red lentils, rinsed very well 2...

This miso soup brings together all the ingredients you need to fight the good fight to prevent…and yes, even treat cancer. Makes 3-4 servings 1 small yellow onion, diced 2 tablespoons wakame, soaked, diced 4 cups spring or filtered water 1 dried maitake mushroom, broken into bite-size pieces 1 cup...

This classic Italian dish is always…always on our table. A simple dish that comes together in minutes, this spicy high protein recipe is great as a light meal served with crusty whole grain bread or over pasta for a heartier main course. Place a small amount of oil in a...

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This rich soup is a favorite in our house and is on our table so often that I make it by rote. It’s packed with protein, sweet tomatoes and bitter greens to ensure we digest it well. Makes 3-4 servings Place a small amount of olive oil in a soup...

This version of this Italian classic has become a soup that I literally crave. It appears on our table more often than I care to admit. It’s simple, packed with nutrients and absolutely dreamy to eat. Makes 2-3 servings Extra virgin olive oil 1 whole clove fresh garlic Pinch crushed...

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