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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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Huevos Rancheros?
I know, I know. You’re thinking, this isn’t an Italian dish! You’re right. It’s not. But it’s one of my favorite breakfasts ever and I’ve...
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Mar 13, 20212 min read
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Leftovers Made New!
Ever stare into your fridge midweek not feeling like cooking a whole recipe or eating dreaded leftovers yet again!? ME TOO! Here’s a...
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Mar 12, 20211 min read
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Quick Chicken and Veg Sauté
Need a quick dinner, or healthy meal prep lunches for the week? Look no further! This quick sauté takes about 30 minutes and packs a...
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Jan 18, 20211 min read
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Stuffed Cabbage Soup, yes soup!
I had this idea of making stuffed cabbage, but let’s face it, that’s a lot of work! So, I decided, what if I deconstruct it and make into...
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Jan 18, 20212 min read
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Crostini: Bruschetta, Brie and Pear, and Mushroom Pesto
These are great to serve at even intimate family gatherings for the holidays or whenever! In Italy they serve snacks for Aperitivo Hour...
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Nov 22, 20203 min read
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Angela's FAMOUS Cranberry Sauce for Thanksgiving!
This cranberry sauce will make even the driest of Turkey's tasty and you'll never use that gross gel thing from a can again! It's REALLY...
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Nov 15, 20202 min read
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Gameday Chili!
Before the leaves even start to turn, the signal of fall comes: FOOTBALL! This is a perfect chili recipe for any official start of the...
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Nov 15, 20202 min read
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Bolognese without tomato sauce? It's traditional!
When you think of bolognese sauce you think of tomato sauce with ground meat in it, right? Well, that's not how they do it in Bologna,...
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Nov 15, 20202 min read
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Butternut Squash /Brussel Sprout salad
This dish is the perfect side to any fall meal. It has all the flavors that packs a punch of fall, but is really light for a side dish....
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Nov 15, 20201 min read
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Ready for fall?
The anticipation of fall is almost as good as it finally arriving. Thinking about the cool crisp air, the smell of the leaves as they...
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Aug 30, 20201 min read
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Eggplant Parmesan
This recipe couldn’t get any easier! It's one of my favorite comfort foods, and this is a healthier version without losing the flavor. I...
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Aug 23, 20202 min read
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Farro Salad with Eggplant
I love making salads with farro, which is a great pasta substitute because it’s actually a vegetarian protein. It could be a whole meal...
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Aug 23, 20201 min read
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Italian Tricolor Summertime Salad
This salad is such an easy go-to for meal prep during the week. I love to have a salad on hand for lunches, sides to meals etc, and this...
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Aug 23, 20201 min read
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Watermelon Fruit Salad (with something a little different!)
There is nothing like this amazing cool salad on a warm summer day. It showcases the best of the season with ripe watermelon,...
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Aug 23, 20201 min read
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Sautéed Scallops over Lemony Pasta
This is a perfect light summer meal. Fresh scallops in a light lemon sauce over pasta paired with a crisp glass of Vermentino, and it's a...
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Aug 23, 20201 min read
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
A quick yet delicious salad perfect for lunches, a side dish to any meal, or even just a little snack! It's very similar to the Whole...
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Aug 23, 20201 min read
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Homemade Sunday Tomato Sauce (not gravy!) and meatballs
Growing up Italian meant large Sunday Suppers every week at Grandma and Grandpa Scali’s house where the whole extended family would come....
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Aug 23, 20202 min read
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It's Capr...easy!
For me, making a Caprese Salad is the first sign of summer. When the days get too hot to cook, or you need a quick appetizer for guests...
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Aug 9, 20202 min read
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