Gazpacho

Jun 21, 10 Gazpacho

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Appetizer, Soups, Vegetarian

Hello you tall, dark, COOL drink of…veggies! I know right, but yes VEGGIES! I wish I could tell you that I love vegetables more than I love carbs but hey it’s just not so {you’ve seen all the pasta recipes here LOL}. BUT this is changing my mind and it’s perfect for summertime! It’s cool, refreshing...

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Carabaccia {Tuscan Onion Soup} & a COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY !

Jan 05, 10 Carabaccia {Tuscan Onion Soup} & a COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY !

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Soups

I was so excited when my friend Judy (Mrs. Divina Cucina herself) sent me a complimentary copy of her cookbook, “Secrets from my Tuscan Kitchen by Judy Witts Francini” to review. I met Judy on Twitter last year and she’s amazing. She began her culinary career as a pastry chef in California & continued her...

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Zuppa di Funghi {Mushroom Soup}

Nov 08, 09 Zuppa di Funghi {Mushroom Soup}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Soups

Before we get started this is NOT your canned cream of mushroom soup. Oh no! It’s a hearty flavorful bowl of homemade goodness. Nothing wrong with the canned version, but if that’s what you’re looking for, you won’t find it in this recipe. Zuppa di Funghi pronounced Zoo-pa d Foon-gee is semplicemente...

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Zuppa all’Aglio {Garlic Soup}

Sep 20, 09 Zuppa all’Aglio {Garlic Soup}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Bread, Soups, Vegetarian

You probably have realized by now that I cook with A LOT of GARLIC! Yes, I do & I’m not ashamed of it! Have you seen my garlic bowl? It’s always on my counter and normally when someone comes to my house for the first time they truly think it’s artificial & there for decoration. NOPE, it’s real &...

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Pasta e Fagioli {Pasta & Beans}

Sep 03, 09 Pasta e Fagioli {Pasta & Beans}

Posted by Paula in All Recipes, Pasta, Soups, Vegetarian

With fall on our heels, well okay with the idea of fall on our heels here on the East Coast, I have comfort foods on my mind. I’m excited to be able to get back into the kitchen, cook up a storm, and not suffocate from the heat! I can’t think of a better way to start off the season than with Pasta e Fagioli...

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