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Yenta Polenta

October 14, 2020 Food Passages

Family traditions led to an unusual name for a quick, easy-to-make Italian staple that crosses cultural boundaries.

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Italian Meat Sauce

October 7, 2020 Food Passages

This sauce, which works in all manner of Italian dishes calling for red sauce, blends thinking of Sicilian and Northern Italian former in-laws. It’s loaded with meats, but you can reserve sauce without meat, too. I’ve thrown in ideas for a vegetarian, too. Feeds a small army. Freezes well.

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Cherry Grape Marinara

September 30, 2020 Food Passages

Who likes ease and options? Our garden harvest of tomatoes led to this marinara, which incorporates ingredients from Leek and Spinach Stuffed Bread: leek, garlic, spinach and an Italilan-inspired blend of herbs and spices.

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Leek & Spinach Stuffed Bread

September 27, 2020 Food Passages

A super-satisfying stuffed bread.
Upscale it with pretty folds and plated service … or make it casual, handheld fare.

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Colorful Focaccia

June 8, 2020 Food Passages

On Mother’s Day my eldest step-daughter and I channeled our inner artists. You can, too. Take basic artisan bread dough and turn it into something beautiful and delicious! It is sure to add color and flair to any meal or hors d’oeuvre spread.

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Simple Marinara

March 26, 2020 Food Passages

Simple Marinara was birthed as a vegetarian and gluten free dietary option for an Italian dish. If fresh tomatoes are used it contains no added sodium. It pairs well with spaghetti squash.

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