Pasta con Sarde
Pasta con Sarde

This traditional St. Joseph's Day dish is full of flavor! A beautiful oil and garlic based sauce gets a kick from sardines. Topped with toasted breadcrumbs to represent the carpenter's "sawdust" and finished with toasted pine nuts! This dish is a must for everyone celebrating the "Joseph's" in their lives!

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Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Zeppole di San Giuseppe

Airy puffs, filled with a ricotta based cream and topped with a cherry. The zeppole were created in Naples in 1840 to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph; and are still a treasured tradition for both Italians and Italian-Americans.

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Arancini
Arancini

Check out my recipe for this classic Italian dish! Arancini means "little orange" and the dish gets its name from the saffron risotto used to make it! I'll show you an easy way to assemble them too! A perfect snack or meal served with a side of marinara!

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Mediterranean Fish in Parchment Paper
Mediterranean Fish in Parchment Paper

I'll show you how to use this simple method to steam fish using beautiful Mediterranean flavors. Tomatoes, capers and olives mix with white wine to create a flavorful broth for the fish. This healthy meal is perfect for the start of Lent - or anytime you want to skip the meat. 

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Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore

An Italian classic and the perfect winter meal! I'll show you how to make fall off the bone chicken cacciatore. Follow along step by step to make this "poor man's food" style dish. Chicken, sausage and mushrooms come together in a hearty tomato sauce for a stick to your ribs meal the whole family will love!

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One Dish Wonder - Chicken Dinner
One Dish Wonder - Chicken Dinner

Life Coach Kathy Lindert is back in the Cucina to show us another One Dish Wonder! Check out her recipe for a one dish chicken! Easy and healthy, plus a quick clean up? What more could you want on a weeknight? 

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One Dish Wonder - Baked Eggs
One Dish Wonder - Baked Eggs

Special guest, hypnotist & life coach, Kathy Lindert joins us in the Cucina this week to show us one of her "one dish wonder" recipes! Fast, fresh & easy, this baked egg dish will keep you powering through the morning rush all week long! Then check out Kathy's site to learn more about how she's helping people!

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Pernil (Roast Pork Shoulder)
Pernil (Roast Pork Shoulder)

Need to feed a crowd on Game Day (or any day?) Learn this simple and delicious recipe for pernil, or roast pork shoulder. Cara shows you an easy, flavorful marinade and tells you how to get that skin perfectly crispy. Your group will love this dish served with easy sides like rice or potatoes! Yum!

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Homemade Granola
Homemade Granola

Cut down on the sugar and amp up the nutritional value of this favorite snack. Caryn O'Sullivan from Appetites For Life shares her homemade granola recipe with us. Clueing us in on why making your own is SO much better than store brought - plus you can make HUGE batches of it in under an hour to nosh on all week!

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Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells
Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

Learn how to make this delicious winter dish. Butternut squash gets roasted and turned into a creamy sauce. While the traditional ricotta filling gets an added nutritional boost from baby spinach! This hearty dinner will warm you up on a cold day - and for days to come because it makes even better leftovers! 

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Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili
Turkey & Sweet Potato Chili

Watch how to make this easy, delicious and healthy chili! An easy base of olive oil and onion, combine with tomato, turkey and sweet potato for a hearty meal the whole family will enjoy! Cara show's you step by step how to make this one pot dish!

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Minestrone Soup
Minestrone Soup

This soup will knock your socks off! You never knew a bowl full of veggies could be this delicious! The classic combination of carrot, onion and celery form the base for this classic Italian soup! A healthy, one-pot meal for the whole family!

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Grammy's Ricotta Cheesecake
Grammy's Ricotta Cheesecake

Learn how to make this creamy Italian classic. My grandmother's ricotta cheesecake is a holiday must have! Now I'm sharing her recipe with you! The easiest cheesecake you'll ever make, it only requires a few ingredients. Whip it up for your holiday party or any time!

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Struffoli
Struffoli

Put down that mushy stuff from the store! Learn how to make real, Italian struffoli, just like grandma! My Mom is my extra special guest this week as we show you the easiest way to make the dough, form the struffoli, fry 'em up and finish them off! Join me in the Cucina!

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Frutti di Mare
Frutti di Mare

The Feast of Seven Fishes is almost here! aka Christmas Eve! And for many Italian Americans this is an easy way to get 4-5 fish into dinner! Plus it's a super easy, and healthy holiday feast for anyone! Learn how Cara prepares her tomato sauce, then cook your favorite shellfish in it and serve it over cappellini! Buon Appetito! Buona Natale!

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Marinara Sauce
Marinara Sauce

Learn how to make this iconic Italian tomato sauce. Simple, high quality ingredients are the key to this classic dish! Olive oil, garlic, tomato and fresh herbs pair perfectly with your favorite shape of pasta! Cara shares her tips for the best marinara sauce!

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Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup

Learn how to make this easy and delicious soup. Perfect for holiday celebrations and cool weather! Simply roast butternut squash, onion and apple. Then puree until smooth. Add in vegetable stock and spices and finish with half & half! Vegan alternates available!

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Thanksgiving Stuffing
Thanksgiving Stuffing

There's Thanksgiving, and then there's Italian Thanksgiving! Of course I have to add sweet sausage and red wine to the stuffing! Here's my recipe for a favorite holiday side dish!

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