Posts in wintertime recipes
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto (or other pesto :)
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Roasted Bell Pepper Pesto (or other pesto :)

When I first saw one of these trees I knew I had to make it this Christmas…

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antipasto, appetizers, easy appetizers, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, Italian recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian italian food, wintertime recipesLonielle De Havenpuff pastry recipe, easy puff pastry recipe, pesto recipe, pesto sauce, pesto recipes, pesto sauce recipe Comments
Vellutata di Carciofi e Patate - Creamy Artichoke & Potato Soup
Vellutata di Carciofi e Patate - Creamy Artichoke & Potato Soup

One more creamy comforting soup recipe before the warm weather hits :) It has been a long, cold and wet winter…

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antipasto, comfort food, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, fall recipes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, healthy recipes, Italian cooking, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, light dishes, quick and easy recipes, recipes, ricette italiane, Rustic Italian cooking, soup recipes, side dishes, wintertime recipesLonielle De Havenvellutata, creamed soup recipe, creamed soup recipes, creamed vegetable soup, artichokes, potatoes, leeks, soups, soup recipes, winter recipes, creamy vegetable soupComment
Fennel & Lentils Salad with Olives
Fennel & Lentils Salad with Olives

This wintertime salad is a wonderful and hearty recipe to serve along side some….

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antipasto, appetizers, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, wintertime recipes, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian italian food, side dishes, salad recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, recipes, Italian recipes, gluten free recipes, gluten free italian foodLonielle De Havenlentil recipe, lentils, fennel, fresh fennel salad, olives, parsley, chevre cheese, arugula, olive oilComment
Gluten Free Apricot Crostata - Crostata alla Marmellata Senza Glutine
Gluten Free Apricot Crostata - Crostata alla Marmellata Senza Glutine

An Italian crostata is one of the simplest and most tasty sweet treats you can make…

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Classic Italian recipes, Easy dessert recipes, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, fall desserts, gluten free cooking, gluten free desserts, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian dessert recipes, italian pastries, italian pastry recipes, quick and easy recipes, ricette italiane, wintertime recipesLonielle De Havenapricot crostata, apricots, crostata alla marmellata, albicocca, crostata, pie crust, gluten free desserts, gluten free baking, gluten free treatsComment
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is incredibly beautiful for being a rustic kind of one pot dish isn’t it?…

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Classic Italian recipes, cooking, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, fall recipes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, Italian cooking, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, Italian recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, ricette italiane, wintertime recipesLonielle De Havenchicken, chicken cacciatore, one pot meals, one pot dishes, cucina povera, olives, rustic dushes, chicken and vegetables, rosemary, thyme, healthy meals Comment
Butternut Squash Risotto - Risotto alla Zucca Violina
Butternut Squash Risotto - Risotto alla Zucca Violina

I’ve been craving things with butternut squash this year, and this risotto was one of the things I wanted most…

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Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, fall recipes, gluten free cooking, gluten free italian food, gluten free recipes, healthy recipes, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, Italian recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian italian food, wintertime recipes, side dishesLonielle De Havenbutternut squash, butternut squash recipes, pancetta, risotto, butternut squash risotto, shallots, arborio rice, italian cooking, rice dishes, fall recipes, thanksgiving recipes, thanksgiving startersComment
Tuscan Ribollita Soup - Recipe & Experience
Tuscan Ribollita Soup - Recipe & Experience

Ribollita which means reboiled in Italian is a traditional Tuscan soup made with vegetables, beans and bread. It is the perfect example of the way the Italians..

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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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Creamy Lentil Vegetable Soup - Vellutata di Lenticchie e Verdure
Creamy Lentil Vegetable Soup - Vellutata di Lenticchie e Verdure

If you are looking for an unbelievably delicious, healthy and hearty soup to make this winter than this is it! I made this recipe for New Years Eve to celebrate like the Italians do…sort of :)

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Classic Italian recipes, Easy Italian dishes, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, Gluten free Italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian cooking, Italian dinner, Italian food, Italian lunch, Italian recipes, light dishes, recipes, Rustic Italian cooking, soup recipes, wintertime recipesLonielle De Havenlentils, lentil soup, creamy lentil soup, creamy vegetable soup, vegetable soup, gluten free soup, vegetarian recipes, vegan recipes, vegan soup, vegan recipe, holiday dishes, new years dishes, creamed vegetable soup, lentil recipeComment
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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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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Italian Cheese Ball Appetizer
Italian Cheese Ball Appetizer

Creamy cheesy goodness…the perfect topping for those crunchy crackers at your next party!

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Antipasto, easy appetizers, Easy Italian recipes, gluten free cooking, Gluten free Italian food, gluten free recipes, Italian appetizers, Italian recipes, light dishes, recipes, ricette italiane, Rustic Italian cooking, Summer time recipes, wintertime recipes, Classic appetizersLonielle De Havenitalian food, Italian cheeses, aperitivo recipe, appetizer, cheese, cheesy, cream cheese, pine nuts, cheese and crackersComment
Pasta e Fagioli - Italian Pasta & Bean Soup
Pasta e Fagioli - Italian Pasta & Bean Soup
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