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cherry bakewell tart on a white cake stand

Cherry Bakewell Tart Recipe

If you’ve been craving a dessert that’s both timeless and approachable, this cherry bakewell tart is the one! A buttery, tender shortcrust pastry holds layers of tart or sweet cherry
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serving stracotto di manzo on a white plate with side dishes

Stracotto di Manzo (Beef Braised in Red Wine)

This Stracotto di Manzo is the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with the warmth and comforting aroma of a classic Italian home. It’s everything you’d want in a
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bowl of red radicchio and endives salad topped with parmesan cheese, olives, and oranges

Radicchio Salad with Olives and Parmesan

If you’re searching for a show-stopping winter salad, look no further than this radicchio salad recipe. This colorful salad pairs the slightly bitter crunch of radicchio with buttery Castelvetrano olives,
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mashed potato gnocchi tossed in red sauce and topped with basil and parmesan cheese

Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi Recipe

Give leftovers new life by turning leftover potatoes from Thanksgiving dinner into a delicious and satisfying dish with this easy mashed potato gnocchi recipe! These gnocchi are made with just
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root vegetable gratin in a baking dish and topped with fresh thyme

The Best Root Vegetable Gratin Recipe

This root vegetable gratin is a perfect side dish that brings depth and coziness to any meal, and it’s a showstopper on holiday tables! My version, made with layers of
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a slice of applesauce coffee cake on a white plate.

Applesauce Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping

It’s apple season, which means this delicious applesauce coffee cake is the perfect seasonal treat to make next! Using simple ingredients (applesauce!), pantry staples, and warm spices, this easy coffee
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Roasted Fall Vegetables with Italian Agrodolce Recipe

This easy, roasted Fall vegetables recipe jazzes up fresh seasonal veggies with a deliciously sweet and sour sauce– Italian agrodolce! Featuring tangy and sweet flavors smothered on top of roasted
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Flourless Chocolate Brownie Cookies

  These cookies are light in texture, but decadent in flavor.  They are perfect for anyone who needs to avoid grains either for the Passover holiday or dietary reasons.  A
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I come from a large Italian-American family with 28 first cousins (on one side of the family!) where sit-down holiday dinners for 85 people are the norm (how, you might ask – organization! But more on that later …).

Some of my fondest memories are of simple family gatherings, both large and small, with long tables of bowls and platters piled high, the laughter of my cousins echoing and the comfort of tradition warming my soul.

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