Sausage, Bean & Escarole Soup

Italian traditions for New Year's Day involve things like eating lentils and pork (for abundance) to wearing red underwear (for love!)! I've got the pork covered here - but the red underwear is up to you! I hope you enjoy this soup with your loved ones and start this new year with abundance in your kitchen and all who join you there! Happy 2016 Cucina lovers!

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Latkes

My best friend since the day I was born (literally) is Jewish, and I have always celebrated Hanukkah with her and her family. While the gelt (chocolate coins) was my favorite part growing up, latkes are my favorite tradition as an adult! My mom used to use leftover mashed potatoes to make pancakes when I was a kid, and over time, I learned how to make them with raw potato as well, I hope you enjoy both versions here.

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Thanksgiving Turkey

This is how I've made my holiday turkey for years - and it's always a big hit! If you're cooking Thanksgiving for the first time or are looking for a new way to make yours - I'm sure you'll love this recipe! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Sweet Potatoes

Like most Italian families, we have family that isn't necessarily blood. But they are family none-the-less! This recipe comes from one of my mother's dear friend's Debbie who is always at the table with us for Thanksgiving! I could eat these every day. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

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Traditional Basil Pesto

This basic basil pesto is part of our annual "Italian Night" dinner that my aunt hosts every summer - the name of the evening is ridiculous because every night my family is altogether is Italian Night! But it's a quick and simple sauce that is light and refreshing on hot summer nights.

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Tuscan White Walnut Pesto

This recipe came to us from a woman named Merri in Tuscany. My cousin Daniel did a semester abroad in Italy in 2013 and when my aunt went to pick him up, like my parents did when I studied abroad, she took a two week trip there with my uncle! While there, they took a cooking course with Merri - right in her home! She showed them this recipe and we've made it a tradition in our family now.

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Simple Summer Sauce

This Simple Summer Sauce is meant to get dinner on the table fast and you away from the hot stove. When you use fresh ingredients you don't need to cook a lot of flavor into it. Just chop, simmer and serve!

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