Spaghetti Caruso

Spaghetti Caruso

This easy and simply delicious pasta is named for the famous Italian opera singer, Enrico Caruso, who created it. It is made with San Marzano tomatoe...

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Penne Rigate in Vodka Sauce

Penne Rigate in Vodka Sauce

#LidiasClassics - As simple a dish as this is, I have had requests for it in all my restaurants as far back as I can remember. I like the sauce a lit...

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Shrimp and Mixed Bean Salad

Shrimp and Mixed Bean Salad

This recipe is especially great in the spring time, when the beans are still fresh and abundantly available. I dont think there has ever been a buffet...

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Mussels with Farro, Cannellini & Chickpeas

Mussels with Farro, Cannellini & Chickpeas

I love this dish I discovered on a visit to Puglia. In the quaint seaside city of Trani, along the Adriatic shoreline, is a delightful restaurant cal...

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Baked Stuffed Vegetables

Baked Stuffed Vegetables

Italians will stuff just about any vegetable with either bread or meat, and stuffed vegetables are a favorite all along the Italian peninsula. A plat...

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Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Carrots & Parsnips

Roasted Lamb Shoulder with Carrots & Parsnips

Here's a great recipe if you're planning a holiday Dinner. Everybody is familiar with lamb chops and leg of lamb but how about the shoulder? When is...

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Balsamic Chicken Stir-Fry

Balsamic Chicken Stir-Fry

Chicken Stir-Fry Italian Style! I love this recipe because it takes the classic stir-fry technique and gives it an Italian twist. The balsamic and hon...

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Stuffed Cabbage

Stuffed Cabbage

Join me in my kitchen, with my grandson Lorenzo, as I prepare this delicious northern Italian dish. Cabbage rolls are very much part of my culinary h...

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Roasted Cheese Asparagus

Roasted Cheese Asparagus

You know I love my asparagus in the spring! Roasting vegetables intensifies their flavor and is especially perfect for fresh asparagus. This recipe is...

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Pasta Primavera - "New School"

Pasta Primavera - "New School"

Time to celebrate the new season! And what better way than joining me in my garden while I prepare this delicious version of Pasta Primavera, chock f...

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