southern europe (mediterranean) and low cholesterol

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Vegetable Soup (Lidia Bastianich)

Posted by ratherbeswimmin'  

Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy; Liguria MORE»

Recipe #401254

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Fresh Cavatelli/Cauliflower/Almonds & Toasted Bread Crumbs

Posted by Manami  

Casareccie Vruocchele e Vredocchie - This dish couldn't be bad if it tried to be! All the ingredients = fabulous! This is from Lidia Bastianich's new cookbook "Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy" and we made this last night and it was... MORE»

Recipe #400714

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Easy Garlic Beets

Posted by puppitypup  

I love the garlic beets served by our local Greek restaurant. This recipe is inspired by CountryLady's Roasted Beets & Garlic and makes a delicious and nutritious side. MORE»

Recipe #400676

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Italian Sausage and Rice

Posted by kimemeki  

I picked this up from the Stater Bros Menu Butler program. I only tried it once but with white rice and it turned out very mushy but tasty. MORE»

Recipe #400574

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Monica & Jamie's Hummas

Posted by Monica & Jamie Pearson  

Jamie and I own a graphic design business. One of our clients owns a Persian restaurant with a terrific Hummas appetizer. This inspired us to try our own hand at it. After trying many recipies, we've created this version with an array of the... MORE»

Recipe #399776

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Garlic and Oregano Pizza Dough

Posted by Obsidian468  

I used this for a pizza party I had recently, and it was a huge hit! It works best with white pizzas (using olive oil and herbs or pesto as a sauce). The crust is amazingly tasty, and quite flavorful. It also cooks up incredibly crispy on the... MORE»

Recipe #399420

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Spaghetti With Braised Kale (Bon Appétit)

Posted by blucoat  

An easy vegetarian (or vegan) recipe from Molly Wizenberg printed in Bon Appétit (October 2009). Lacitano kale is also called Tuscan kale or dinosaur kale. This recipe is very adaptable. You can add shallots, red pepper flakes, or other... MORE»

Recipe #398963

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Spicy Marinara Sauce

Posted by Bread 'n Butter  

This is a great sauce for those weekend pasta meals when you have the extra time. My favorite thing about making my own sauce is the aroma that fills your house. Everyone comes to the dinner table hungry. MORE»

Recipe #398670

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Minestra With Sweet Sausage

Posted by Lainey6605  

This recipe is from Rachael Ray. MORE»

Recipe #398448

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Italian Wedding Soup

Posted by dukeswalker  

A combo of several wonderful Wedding Soup recipes.... MORE»

Recipe #397901

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Toasted Pita Salad

Posted by breezermom  

From Cooking Light, August 2009. It took me this long to get around to trying it.....too busy cooking Zaar recipes! Cook time includes cooking time and standing time! MORE»

Recipe #397474

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Warm Pesto Roast Vegetables

Posted by English_Rose  

A great accompaniment to pasta, make ahead and take some to work to spruce up your lunch. You can roast halved and deseeded squash with the skin on, if you like - just scoop the flesh away from the skin with a spoon and toss into the salad. MORE»

Recipe #396543

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Gemelli With Asparagus and Pine Nuts

(1 reviews) Posted by Eat Your Vegetables!  

This recipe is from Vegan Italiano. "Gemelli is a short braided pasta, ideal for tossing with inch-long asparagus, but any tubular variety--penne is a good choice--will work in this appealing springtime recipe." MORE»

Recipe #396227

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Leeks Cooked in White Wine

Posted by Eat Your Vegetables!  

This recipe is from the vegetarian cookbook Mediterranean Harvest. This recipe hails from Croatia and Bulgaria. MORE»

Recipe #396214

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Pasta With Uncooked Tomatoes, Basil, Capers, Olives and Feta

Posted by Eat Your Vegetables!  

This pasta dish is perfect to highlight the fresh flavor of heirloom tomatoes. From the vegetarian cookbook Mediterranean Harvest. MORE»

Recipe #396215

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Greek Chickpeas

Posted by littlemafia  

Might be ok with oregano too! MORE»

Recipe #395582

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Perfect Spaghetti Sauce (Crock-Pot)

Posted by Chef #1240616  

As a kid, I was pretty picky about spaghetti sauce, and then mom got this one from a friend...SO good! Now that I have kids of my own, they love it and I've been able to improvise on the recipe myself to make it both kid- and adult-friendly! An... MORE»

Recipe #395502

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Quinoa - Risotto Style 1

Posted by Asd;MRS-NYC  

This is my own recipe. I like it, as it's a fast way to eat well and feel great... Quinoa, poblano peppers and parmesan ! Don't use kraft powder. Buy some real parmesan or, even better, Belgioioso 'American Grana' if you're in the USA — by far... MORE»

Recipe #395273

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Calamaretti in Zimino Con Polenta Alla Griglia

Posted by Molly53  

An appetizing first course from the flavor center of the universe, Louisiana. Courtesy of Chef Fernando Saracchi of Ristorante Bacco, featured in The Louisiana New Garde television series. The nutrition numbers will be skewed as you won't be... MORE»

Recipe #395224

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Turkey Pastitsio-Low Fat!

Posted by Noo  

Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish,usually made with beef. This lighter version is ideal for those who are watching their weight/cholestrol level. I sometimes skip the cinnamon and add in a little chilli powder/chilli flakes for a spicier... MORE»

Recipe #395083

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