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Pasta Fagioli

Pasta Fagioli

The epitome of poor man's food. Pasta & beans. Pasta e fagioli. Or, as it has come to be known here in the North East, pasta fazool (I cringe to write that). Whatever you call it, however you make it - it's an easy, quick and delicious dinner. Perfect for a chilly weeknight! Buon Appetito!

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Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese

This classic dish is SO simple to make at home! Put down the box and try making this quick & easy version! Perfect for busy parents with hungry kids!

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Caponata

Caponata

This traditional Sicilian dish is the perfect way to use up Summer's bounty of garden vegetables! Roasted eggplant, red peppers and tomatoes come together for a rich flavor that is perfect on crostini, sandwiches or even by itself! My grandmother used to make this for my Mom and her siblings as a summertime lunch when they were kids.

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Lobster Rolls from Langosta Lounge

Lobster Rolls from Langosta Lounge

This New England classic goes ALL Jersey as Chef Marilyn Schlossbach of Langosta Lounge in Asbury Park puts her special twist on lobster rolls! Check out her recipe & step by step video!

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Grammy's Green Bean Salad

Grammy's Green Bean Salad

Necessity is the mother of all invention. And when my grandfather had tons of green beans from the garden, my grandmother had to come up with something to DO with them. This green bean salad recipe is her solution.

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Italian Hot Dog

Italian Hot Dog

Try this Jersey classic at your next BBQ or cookout! Hot dogs topped with onions, peppers and potatoes! Served on an Italian roll! This isn't your average dog, it's an Italian Hot Dog!

dinner, grilling, lunch, recipesCara Di FalcoJuly 19, 2017cucina, cara's cucina, cara di falco, food, cook, cooking, summer, grill, bbq, hot dog, italian hot dog, jersey fresh, onion, pepper, potatoe, family, meal, recipe, recipes, New Jersey, most popular feb, suggested may, most popular july Comment

Ceviche

Ceviche

Who doesn't love a summer dish that requires NO heat!? Ceviche is a great way to get in fresh veggies and delicious seafood without ever turning on a grill or burner. This dish is truly the magic of the kitchen as the acid in fresh citrus juices cures the fish to perfection! Try my recipe for dinner tonight!

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Buck Burgers

Buck Burgers

Try something new! I invited Pope & Young Record Holding Hunter Rich Stollery to the Cucina to teach us a bit about hunting and show us his Buck Burger recipe! Seriously, give them a try!

grilling, recipes, lunch, dinner, food educationCara Di FalcoJuly 5, 2017cucina, cara's cucina, cara di falco, cara difalco, food, cook, cooking, grill, grilling, venison, burger, summer, cookout, bbq, game meat, hunting, hunter, hunter gatherer, paleo, meat, how to, how to hunt, how to make, how to cook, lunch, dinner, recipe, recipesComment

Pasta with Snap Peas

Pasta with Snap Peas

Fast, fresh and easy! This simple summer pasta dish will have dinner on the table fast! Fresh snap peas add the perfect crunch to silky pasta in a light sauce of broth and ricotta cheese!

dinner, lunch, recipes, vegetarianCara Di FalcoJune 21, 2017cucina, cara's cucina, cara di falco, food, cook, cooking, pasta, dinner, fresh, snap pea, snap peas, recipe, ricotta, summer, kings, kings markets, lunch, vegetarianComment

Beet Salad

Beet Salad

Fast, fresh and easy! This beet salad is my Mom's go-to summer side dish! Her tip? Make a BIG batch of beets and keep 'em in the fridge to toss into juices, soups and salads all week long! Yum!

dinner, lunch, recipes, side, vegetarianCara Di FalcoJune 7, 2017cucina, cara's cucina, cara di falco, food, cook, cooking, salad, summer, fresh, beet, beets, healthy, healthy eating, healthy lifestyle, easy, vegetarian, side, side dish, main dish, recipe, recipes, how to, how to make, how to cookComment

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!

dinner, lunch, recipes, vegetarianCara Di FalcoJanuary 18, 2017cucina, cara di falco, caras cucina, food, cook, cooking, fall, winter, vegetarian, butternut squash, pasta, stuffed shells, shells, ricotta, stuffed pasta, dinner, lunch, recipe, how to, how to cook, how to makeComment

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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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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Pumpkin Chicken Soup with Okra

Pumpkin Chicken Soup with Okra

Health Coach Caryn O'Sullivan joins us from Appetites for Life to share this super healthy fall flavored soup! Easy to make and super nutritious this soup gets the good stuff into your family! A one-pot meal that'll have everyone satisfied!

recipes, lunch, dinner, vegetarianCara Di FalcoOctober 20, 2016cucina, cara difalco, cara's cucina, food, cooking, healthy, eating, dinner, lunch, family, meal, one pan, one pot, caryn o'sullivan, appetites for life, pumpkin, fall, soup, okra, recipeComment

Shrimp Salad

Shrimp Salad

Meet Gabriealla Imbriano - Insta-foodie sharing gluten free recipe ideas that maintain the flavors of her Italian heritage! Today she shows us how to make a family recipe for shrimp salad - perfect for these last few lazy, hazy days of summer!

brunch, lunch, recipes, seafoodCara Di FalcoAugust 26, 2016cucina, italian food, italian cooking, summer, shrimp, salad, cara di falco, light, healthy, fresh, mediterranean Comments

Insalata di Riso

Insalata di Riso

Learn how to make this simple, summer salad - straight from Italy! Arborio rice makes the perfect vehicle for pickled and fresh vegetables, tuna and hardboiled eggs! Dressed simply in salt, pepper and olive oil, this protein packed salad will keep you full and satisfied!

lunch, recipes, seafoodCara Di FalcoAugust 11, 2016cucina, italian, italian food, Italian food, italian cooking, cooking, rice, salad, fresh, summer, light, easy, quick, simple, lunchComment

Turkey Burgers

Turkey Burgers

Celebrate Fourth of July (or any BBQ) with these flavorful, juicy turkey burgers! Earthy spices and some healthy fats turn plain turkey meat into a serious cookout contender!

dinner, grilling, Holiday, lunch, recipesCara Di FalcoJuly 1, 2016cucina, cooking, cook, food, burgers, turkey, turkey burger, aioli, recipe, grill, grilling, BBQ, holiday, fourth of juy, 4th of july, summer, dinner, lunch, cookout, suggested julyComment

Chef Jesse's Father's Day pork tenderloin

Chef Jesse's Father's Day pork tenderloin

Watch Cara & Chef Jesse Jones grill up a beautiful pork tenderloin for Dad! A simple way to impress, and feed, the whole family! Serve with your favorite side salad and dinner is ready! Happy Father's Day!

recipes, grilling, lunch, dinnerCara Di FalcoJune 17, 2016cucina, chef, pork, grill, grilling, pork tenderloin, BBQ, fathers day, dad, fathers, recipe, cooking, food, chef jesse jones, jesse jones, jesse, jones, cara di falco, cara, di falco, dinner, lunchComment

Pasta with Chicken & Capers

Pasta with Chicken & Capers

This is what we call "an oldie but a goodie." This recipe came to me from a high school friend's mom. While spending an afternoon at her house backing high school, her mom made this for us for lunch - I love it so much, I made my mom call for the recipe! I've been using it consistently in my dinner rotation ever since!

dinner, lunch, recipesCara Di FalcoApril 14, 2016cucina, kitchen, recipe, cooking, pasta, chicken, capers, italian, italian food, italian cooking, food Comment

Spring Vegetable Risotto

Spring Vegetable Risotto

While the weather may not be cooperating - it IS Spring! And the very beginnings of beautiful veggies are coming to the market. This risotto is a great way to start bringing some freshness back into your cooking after winter. Topped with a poached egg, it's a great meal! Enjoy!

dinner, lunch, recipes, side, vegetarianCara Di FalcoApril 7, 2016cucina, risotto, vegetarian, spring, italian, italian food, italian cooking, cooking, food Comment