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A glass jar full of homemade basil pesto on a platter with some bread slices topped with pesto.

28 Feb 2023

Authentic Italian Basil Pesto – Pesto Genovese

Making your own authentic Italian basil pesto is so easy and there’s no cooking involved. You’re going to love the fresh taste of this creamy…

A bowl of homemade Italian giardiniera and jars of the picked vegetable relish. There is a small wooden spoon in the bowl and cauliflower and orange bell peppers on the table, too.

5 Feb 2023

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Authentic Italian Giardiniera Recipe

An authentic Italian giardiniera recipe is a condiment prepared with Italian pickled vegetables. It is the ultimate condiment with fresh peppers and veggies as well…

A stack of wooden salad bowls with the top one filled with homemade potato salad which celery and hard boiled eggs. There are chopped chives sprinkled on top and a spoon in the bowl.

3 Feb 2023

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Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

Smoked potato salad with bacon is a delectable combination of smoked potatoes and smoked hard boiled eggs. It’s a great reason to fire up your…

A stack of wooden bowls with homemade PF Chang's Fried Rice in it. The copycat recipe was made in a wok which is in the background.

19 Jan 2023

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PF Chang’s Fried Rice – Copycat Recipe

PF Chang’s fried rice is so good but it isn’t always convenient to go there when you crave your fried rice recipe fix. For that…

12 Dec 2022

Bella Bucchiotti

One Pot Gouda and Cream Cheese Corn

One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish. It’s an amazing Thanksgiving or Christmas corn recipe and pairs…

6 Nov 2022

Bella Bucchiotti

Sweet Potatoes with Candied Maple Pecans

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it’s time to think about a holiday sweet potato recipe. Some people like to make their favourite dishes…

15 Oct 2022

Bella Bucchiotti

Garlic Herb Bread Wreath

I love to make a garlic herb bread wreath for special occasions. It is sure to appeal to garlic bread fans and pairs beautifully with…

13 Aug 2022

Bella Bucchiotti

Spooky Halloween Skull Potatoes

Are you looking for fun Halloween side dish or appetizer ideas? Consider these Halloween skull potatoes, which will bring the scare factor into your festive…

23 Jul 2022

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Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad

Brightly coloured and beautiful, this watermelon feta cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish. It’s a Greek inspired watermelon salad combining sweet, savoury and tangy…

23 Jul 2022

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Heirloom Italian Burrata Caprese Salad

Whether you prepare this heirloom Italian burrata caprese salad as a side dish or appetizer, it’s so good. I’m sure you’ll love the flavours it…

16 Jul 2022

Bella Bucchiotti

Easy Strawberry Jalapeño Jam

What could be better spread on your morning toast than strawberry jalapeño jam? This delicious jalapeño and fruit jelly without pectin pairs sweetness with a…

15 Jul 2022

Bella Bucchiotti

Flavourful Smoked Asparagus

Try this flavourful smoked asparagus on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker and you’re sure to be impressed. Asparagus is always delicious and it’s a…

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