Category Archives: Italian Food

Pasta Fagioli On A Cold Winter Day!

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Camille

The cold weather is upon us and it’s time for a bowl or two of a hearty soup. My go to soup in the winter is a Hearty Pasta Fagioli. This delicious main dish soup will fill you up and … Continue reading →

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July 4th Menu

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Camille

For me there is no better day to show off my barbequing skills than on the most important American Holiday of all- The 4th of July.  Since barbequing is an all American summer pastime on the all American Holiday I’m … Continue reading →

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Easter Menu 2022

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Camille

Easter is just around the corner and I have a delicious menu for you. This menu feeds a crowd and I know most of you will be celebrating with family and friends so a menu this size is just perfect. … Continue reading →

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Easter Italian Specialties

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Camille

Easter Eggs and Easter Bonnets.  Easter Mass and Easter Brunch.  These are the memories I have of Easter as a child growing up in Chicago.  Easter was a holiday my Mother cherished.  I can say with confidence that Easter was … Continue reading →

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Osso Bucco

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Camille

I started making this delicious Italian specialty dish when I worked with the wonderfully talented Italian Chef Alessandro Cortini. He was one of the most influential chefs I worked alongside of during my years  working in restaurants. He was at … Continue reading →

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Easter and Passover 2020

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Camille

This will be an Easter and Passover we will never forget. The coronavirus is keeping us in our homes and away from our family and friends. There will be no communal Easter or Passover Brunch or Dinner and no Easter … Continue reading →

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Easter Brunch and Dinner

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Camille

Easter Brunch and Easter Dinner were always a big deal in our home when growing up. Mom would be up very early to prep for the day. This after being up late the night before making her traditional and famous … Continue reading →

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Hearty Pasta Fagioli On A Cold Winter Day

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Camille

  Here is the recipe for my most favorite soup of all time. It is a long process with many steps and a perfect project for a cold winter day when you just don’t want to be outside. My recipe … Continue reading →

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Roasted Marinara and Italian Meatballs

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Camille

My absolute favorite thing to eat in this whole world is Spaghetti and Meatballs using my Roasted Marinara (Gravy is what we called it and still do). These two recipes are my treasures and I hope you will enjoy them … Continue reading →

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