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Welcome to Tomato and Basil, a unique blog dedicated to healthy Italian homemade recipes and my adventures in Italy. I love having the opportunity to share my passions and thoughts with you. Enjoy, and mangia!
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Stephen’s Sicilian Potato Cake recipe
I was lucky enough to find myself at Villa Ardore in the heart of Tuscany over the holidays, and for my 50th birthday celebration! While...
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Jan 23, 20232 min read
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Easy-Peasy Split Pea Soup
Nothing says springtime like delicious peas! And when the weather hasn't fully warmed up yet, what better way to celebrate them is in a...
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Jan 23, 20231 min read
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Cookout Macaroni Salad
This salad is an All-American favorite! It’s a little lighter, and has a kick -nothing pickle in here either! It’s craveable and the...
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Jun 13, 20221 min read
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Verdura Pasta (or a spring veg side dish)
I tried a spring gnocchi dish at this restaurant called Mercantile in Denver recently. It had so much flavor and the gnocchi were...
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May 30, 20222 min read
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Homemade pasta primavera
This dish is spring in a bowl! Perfect for a weekend meal, or a feast for many! I recently made this for the Easter meal pasta course and...
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Apr 24, 20221 min read
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Homemade Pasta
Here it is! The way I learned how to make pasta when I was just 10 years old. And if that little girl can do it, so can you! Some people...
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Apr 24, 20222 min read
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Easy shrimp and pasta
After watching Rick Stein’s Mediterranean travel cooking show, I got inspired to make something with a few fresh ingredients that...
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Apr 24, 20221 min read
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Easter Lamb with Salsa Verde
This recipe is a riff on my Zio Alfredo's famous lamb recipe. The salsa verde is a little different, and he grills a bone in lamb....
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Apr 24, 20221 min read
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Corn Caprese
Savoring the last part of summer means eating all the fresh corn you can! This salad is a version of an Italian Caprese salad that...
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Aug 28, 20212 min read
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Summertime Potluck Salad
Look no further for a fresh salad for any potluck BBQ this 4th of July! It has all the yummy flavors of summer and the Mediterranean, is...
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Jun 30, 20211 min read
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Grilled Flank Steak and Marinade
What is Summer without spending time grilling for your friends and family? If you’re looking for a good steak marinade, especially for...
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Jun 23, 20212 min read
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Salmon al Cartoccio (with green beans, tomato and basil pesto)
This recipe is so fresh and easy to make! Perfect for a Summer weeknight meal. I usually have individually packed frozen salmon fillets...
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Jun 21, 20212 min read
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Oven Slow Roasted Tomatoes
Roasting tomatoes brings out the amazing sweet and tartness of the tomato with an intense umami flavor. It’s great for many uses, like in...
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Jun 6, 20212 min read
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Cacio e Pepe!
This is Italy's version of alfredo, and it's MUCH tastier and healthier for you because it has no oil or cream- JUST cheese and pepper!...
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May 20, 20212 min read
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Cooking class with Curious Appetite
Today I took a cooking class with a cook who lives in Florence! It was just before dinner time for our teacher, Patrizia, so 9am for me....
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Apr 18, 20212 min read
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It's a Bundt! Lemon Ricotta Cake
This is the perfect (and super easy) light and refreshing dessert for Easter Sunday, or just springtime. This cake is super moist from...
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Apr 4, 20212 min read
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Casatielli
This a great Italian tradition for your family to enjoy around the Easter holiday! (But not on Good Friday, because it has ham in it!)...
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Apr 3, 20213 min read
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Limoncello
Limoncello is a delicious digestivo liqueur to be served after dinner. The idea is that the lemon breaks down the heaviness of the pasta...
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Mar 22, 20213 min read
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Farfalle con Salmone e Asparagi
I love this dish when I go to Italian restaurants in America, although I have yet to see it on a menu in Italy. Usually they serve a...
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Mar 21, 20212 min read
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Italian Tabouli
One of my favorite things to snack on or for a light lunch is tabouli. It’s a Mediterranean dish that’s typically made with a few simple...
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Mar 21, 20211 min read
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