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7 Simple Italian Sauces To Top Off Your Pasta, Meat or Seafood Dishes.

December 19, 2020 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

7 Simple Italian Sauces To Top Off Your Pasta, Meat or Seafood Dishes.

Today's 7 simple Italian sauces post on my website, will change how you enjoy pasta sauce forever.  Each sauce is not time-consuming and they all turn out consistent time after time.  No more worries about the grocery store lines, or forgotten brands of what you liked last time you ...

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Hearty and Meatless Slow Cooker Mushroom Tomato Bolognese (Ragu)

September 29, 2020 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

Slow Cooker Mushroom Tomato Bolognese (Ragu)

For those seeking a meatless bolognese (ragu) that is both rich and hearty, you've found it.  You are going to love this episode of In The Kitchen With Dana!  Honestly, this meatless slow cooker mushroom tomato bolognese is so hearty, you won't miss the meat!  Mushroom tomato ...

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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan

September 28, 2018 By Dana Vento 2 Comments

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Long gone are the days when weekend meals that we all love are only served on the weekend. Instant Pot has revolutionized our cooking. In fact, cooking is not a challenge at all. From meat to casseroles, Instant Pot is the go-to for food preparation.  ...

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Zucchini and Organic Tomato Caponata

January 16, 2017 By Dana Vento 25 Comments

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As a young girl, I traveled and stay in Sardinia, and Milan, Italy, speaking the language, interacting with everyone, and really getting to learn how to tweak my cuisine preparatory skills.  I stayed with a family that was a friend of my parents and I did not know a soul. I had to speak to learn and ...

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Broccoli Pasta With Elephant Garlic

October 19, 2015 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

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It's time for a new kitchen adventure and of course I can't wait to share it with you.  Growing up in a traditional Italian family and then marrying into another highly traditional family, my love of Italian Food runs deep.  My family loves pasta and I love vegetables and I love merging both in ...

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