Posts in Italian appetizers
Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers - Peperoni Ripieni di Formaggio
Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers - Peperoni Ripieni di Formaggio

These cheesy bites are rich, delicious and their bright pop of color so lovely to look at!

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antipasto, appetizers, comfort food, Classic appetizers, easy appetizers, Easy Italian recipes, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, Italian cooking, Italian lunch, picnic recpies, recipes, side dishes, summer recipes, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havenmini bell peppers, bell pepper, stuffed peppers, chevre cheese, chevre, chevre stuffed peppers, pancetta, fresh herbs, basil, appetizer recipes, appetizer, antipasto recipe, antipastoComment
Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini Fritters

This is one of my favorite zucchini recipe…especially when you have an abundance of zucchini…

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antipasto, appetizers, comfort food, cooking, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, Italian cooking, Italian food, Italian lunch, light dishes, quick and easy recipes, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, summer recipes, Summer time recipes, vegetarian italian food, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havenzucchini, zucchini recipes, zucchini fritters, recipes from the garden, garden recipesComment
Fava Bean & Pancetta Bruschetta
Fava Bean & Pancetta Bruschetta

I love this time of year when the farmers markets start to overflow with fresh produce…

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antipasto, appetizers, Bruschetta recipes, Classic appetizers, Classic Italian recipes, crostini, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, Italian cooking, Italian lunch, light dishes, picnic recpies, quick and easy recipes, ricette italiane, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishesLonielle De Havenbruschetta recipes, fava bean bruschetta, fava beans, bruschetta antipasto, bruschetta, pancettaComment
Tramezzini - Italian Finger Sandwiches - 4 Easy and Delicious Recipes
Tramezzini - Italian Finger Sandwiches - 4 Easy and Delicious Recipes

Happy Holidays Everyone! I thought this would be a great time to share this recipe with you…

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antipasto, appetizers, christmas recipes, Classic Italian recipes, comfort food, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, Experiences, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, Italian cooking, Italian food, Italian lunch, Italian recipes, Italian stories, picnic recpies, Panini, light dishes, quick and easy recipes, ricette italiane, Rustic Italian cooking, side dishes, summer recipes, Travel stories, vegetarian italian food, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havenmortadella, olives, artichoke, egg salad, caprese salad sandwich, tramezzini, tuna salad, tuna sandwich, egg salad sandwich, tomatoes and mozzarellaComment
Italian Deviled Eggs
Italian Deviled Eggs

I feel like there isn’t a summer BBQ, potluck or large get together that doesn’t include this classic dish…

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antipasto, appetizers, Classic appetizers, easy appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, hors d'oeuvres, Italian appetizers, Italian food, light dishes, picnic recpies, quick and easy recipes, side dishes, summer recipes, vegetarian italian food, vegetarian recipesLonielle De Havendeviled eggs, eggs, mayonaise, mortadella, potluck recipes, bbq recipes, bbq food, potluck food, herbs, fresh herbsComment
Grilled Polenta with Herbed Mushrooms
Grilled Polenta with Herbed Mushrooms

This recipe has become one of my favorites, it may even be my very favorite…

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Tuna & Cannellini Bean Salad - Insalata di Tonno e Cannellini
Tuna & Cannellini Bean Salad - Insalata di Tonno e Cannellini

The first time I made this salad was at our Italian coffee shop, Caffe Di Lusso…

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Parmesan Biscuits - Biscotti al Parmigiano
Parmesan Biscuits - Biscotti al Parmigiano

These scrumptious little biscotti al parmigiano or salatini in Italian (little salted things) are perfectly crunchy and wonderfully flavorful…

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Herbed Chèvre Cheese Appetizer
Herbed Chèvre Cheese Appetizer

Chèvre goats cheese has become one of my absolute favorite cheeses out there! Something I would have never thought…

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Herbed Tomato & Zucchini Summer Salad
Herbed Tomato & Zucchini Summer Salad

Salads are a must during summer aren’t they?! Whether we don’t want to cook or we are just craving lighter meals…

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Mediterranean Hummus
Mediterranean Hummus

This is one of my favorite recipes for a light lunch, to take along on a picnic…

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Sundried Tomato Topping
Sundried Tomato Topping

Springtime always makes me feel like getting out and having a picnic in the sunshine….

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Prosciutto Stuzzichini
Prosciutto Stuzzichini

I have been so inspired lately to cook that I can hardly keep up with what all I’ve made and photographed…

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Sugo Rosso (Red Sauce) with Ricotta Cheese
Sugo Rosso (Red Sauce) with Ricotta Cheese

It’s hard to not make this dish my new favorite because it is down. right. mouthwatering...not to mention gorgeous!

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Elegant Orange And Fennel Salad
Elegant Orange And Fennel Salad

I couldn’t let another winter go by without making this classic Italian orange and fennel salad for you

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Caramelized Onion Confit
Caramelized Onion Confit

Right before Halloween I visited a local farm with my family to pick out some pumpkins.

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Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi With Two Tasty Sauces (dairy & gluten free option too:)
Homemade Pumpkin Gnocchi With Two Tasty Sauces (dairy & gluten free option too:)

When I came across the wild looking deep ocean green Italian pumpkin named Marina di Chioggia, I knew I had to have it!

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Zucchini Involtini - Zucchini Rolls
Zucchini Involtini - Zucchini Rolls

I feel like I should have posted this dish a couple of months ago while everyone’s gardens were in full swing….but…I didn’t, so here it is :) Better late than never (Meglio tardi che mai.)

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Bruschetta with Tomato Butter
Bruschetta with Tomato Butter

Still searching for ways to use up those summer garden tomatoes? This recipes is just the thing!

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