Paccheri Pasta with Summer Vegetables

Paccheri pasta with summer vegetables

This Paccheri Pasta with summer vegetables recipe features fresh squash, zucchini, and the vibrant flavors of sweet heirloom cherry tomatoes. Large paccheri noodles capture the bright tomato sauce and make for a hearty, yet balanced pasta dish. When I last visited the Amalfi Coast in Italy last year, I was enamored with the vibrant flavors …

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Grilled Vegetable Flatbreads Recipe

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This grilled vegetable flatbread recipe is a vibrant and unique take on traditional flatbread, featuring fresh ricotta cheese and salsa verde. If there is one thing more quintessentially American than baseball, it is barbecuing in the summer with the smell of charcoal in the air and surrounded by friends and family to enjoy a fresh …

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Vegan Mexican Street Corn Recipe

Vegan mexican street corn recipe

This vegan Mexican street corn recipe is my new summer favorite for using the grill. I’m just as passionate about high quality sustainable food sources as I am for Mexican food. So, I took the classic grilled elote and turned it into the best combination of plant-based sustainability and Mexican culture that I could. A …

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California Style Aperitivo

Californian aperitivo with pinot noir

This seasonal California Style Aperitivo takes all of the goodness of the traditional Northern Italian Aperitivo and adds a local farm-to-table twist. This plate is full of fresh, local ingredients and is perfect for small gatherings with LOTS of wine and excellent conversation. An aperitivo is a pre-dinner drink and light fare meant to whet …

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Neapolitan Style Margherita Pizza Recipe

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The methods behind creating a delicious Neapolitan style Margherita pizza come from a time-honored craft in Italy. As such, true Neapolitan pizza is held to a high standard of rules, orally transmitted by generations of Neapolitan pizza-makers. Ingredients must only be sourced from Campania regions of Italy. As a firm believer of eating local, most …

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Super Simple Applesauce Recipe

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This super simple applesauce recipe is just that; a quick and delicious applesauce recipe that mainly relies on apple variety and quality. Applesauce is a versatile side dish or main meal that pairs with everything from granola and yogurt for breakfast to pork chops or sausages for dinner. You can even have it for dessert …

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Moroccan chicken tagine cooked and garnished

Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a hearty family-style recipe featuring an array of aromatic spices, including coriander, ginger, turmeric, and saffron. Cooking in a tagine opened my eyes to the tradition of slow cooking, taking my time to procure and grind fresh spices. Plan an evening with family or friends to share this uniquely beautiful dish …

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Sunflower Beet Bruschetta Recipe

Sunflower beet brushetta finished

This Sunflower Beet Bruschetta recipe is a perfect summer party appetizer. This colorful, healthy take on the classic bruschetta is easy and fast to make. The key to a scrumptious bruschetta is to use high quality ingredients, such as organic cold-pressed sunflower seed oil, made by America Tohkin. This finger food is usually one of the first things completely devoured …

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