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3 Best Grating Cheeses

October 10, 2019 By Dana Vento

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There is nothing authentic or traditional about those plastic-filled grating cheeses in your grocer's aisle.  Additionally, if you are purchasing freshly grated cheese at the deli, you still are not even close to being on track with the true taste of Parmesan grating cheeses. ...

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Best Authentic Old School Italian Dining Experience In Vegas

August 16, 2019 By Dana Vento 8 Comments

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I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here. As a globetrotting foodie, one thing that is hard to find is good Italian food. In Pittsburgh (where I live) we had a few really great Italian restaurants, old school, and traditional classic ...

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Classic Alfredo Meatball Pasta

November 2, 2015 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

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Yes, that is dinner time prep in my house on one very fun evening.  My daughter made her meatballs eyes and it was time to dig and get saucy with it!  Pasta anyone? Who loves Pasta with Meatballs?  What If I could give you an easier twist on making this and even liven it up to be a fun-looking kids ...

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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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Homemade Tomato Sauce With Garden Fresh Tomatoes

September 24, 2014 By Dana Vento Leave a Comment

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Tis the season for tomatoes, tomatoes and more tomatoes.  Sometimes it seems as if it is raining tomatoes.  Tomatoes are so very versatile and I love cooking them in all my food recipes, but I also love eating them raw.  Some would argue only a particular tomato type should be used for sauce, but I ...

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