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Tomatoes Stuffed with Veal Meatballs

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I love all things tomato.  The season is slowly winding down out in California.  We are lucky that the days will be getting a little warmer which means tomatoes will be making their appearance for a few more weeks.  The wonderful thing about a tomato is how versatile it is.  Not only does it stand more »

Fried Bocconcini with Tomato Carpaccio

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I had some bocconcini in my fridge and I wanted to prepare an entree without complicating my life. But I didn’t want to present them just cut with a side of tomatoes (the classic version). So I decided to fry them a little bit to add a crunchy side.

Summer Eggplant Pasta Sauce with Fresh Basil

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I love the vibrant colors that come out at the farmers market as the weather gets a little hotter. Eggplants from lavender to deep purple, peppers of all colors and varying heat, even Italian tomatoes in red, yellow, and orange – they all make me want to take them home and start cooking.

Virtuous and Tasty Indian Inspired Slow Cooker Quinoa Stew

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Yesterday was Mardi Gras and if you were in New Orleans I’m sure you caught yourself a ton of beads, plastic cups, and other prizes. Fat Tuesday is the time to eat and drink and do everything you plan on giving up for Lent. Now that you’ve gotten all that out of your system, it’s time to more »