Chickpeas with Kale & Ricotta Salata
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans and cece in Italian, boast an impressive nutritional profile. Even though they’re small, these little legumes are an excellent source of fiber and protein and packed…
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Bruschetta with Balsamic Burst Tomatoes & White Beans
Tuscan white beans, also known as Cannellini beans or simply white beans, fall in the category of complex carbohydrates. Not only do they offer a good dose of fiber, but…
Broccoli Rabe Bruschette
Bruschetta is the perfect small bite. It can be sweet (blackberry breakfast bruschetta), savory (tuna bruschetta), or a little bit of both (jam-y fig & ricotta bruschetta with crispy prosciutto). …
Roasted Rapini
Rapini, also known as Broccoli Rabe, is a superhero of vegetables! It boosts your immune system, improves digestion, protects your eyesight, supports heart health, strengthens bones and detoxes. This cruciferous…
Cannellini Bean Soup with Sauteed Swiss Chard
Beans such as cannellini, are an incredible part of a healthy diet because they provide you with a high protein and fiber content without overloading a meal with calories. A…
Mediterranean Lentil and Bulgur Salad
Lentils are one of the world’s oldest health foods. This little lens-shaped legume came to the Americas in the early 16th century. During World War II, people began to…
Creamy Carciofi Soup
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Artichokes (carciofi), can be enjoyed in many ways. I have grilled, stuffed, and fritattafied (not a real word in any language) them. One of my husband’s favorite artichoke recipes…
Choosing and Storing Extra Virgin Olive Oil
In my perfect world, everyone would have a beloved Uncle Lorenzo who lives in the beautiful Sicilian countryside with groves of ancient, gnarled olive trees. Family and friends would…