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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!

Torta di Zucchini

This is a rustic zucchini recipe perfect for summer when you have all that zucchini! It’s good for a side dish for a piece of fish, or a...

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Jun 82 min read

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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WELCOME TO TOMATO AND BASIL

Torta di Zucchini

Stephen’s Sicilian Potato Cake recipe

Easy-Peasy Split Pea Soup

Cookout Macaroni Salad

Verdura Pasta (or a spring veg side dish)

Homemade pasta primavera

Homemade Pasta

Easy shrimp and pasta

Easter Lamb with Salsa Verde

Corn Caprese

Summertime Potluck Salad

Grilled Flank Steak and Marinade

Salmon al Cartoccio (with green beans, tomato and basil pesto)

Oven Slow Roasted Tomatoes

Cacio e Pepe!

Cooking class with Curious Appetite

It's a Bundt! Lemon Ricotta Cake

Casatielli

Limoncello

Farfalle con Salmone e Asparagi

CONTACT

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