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Life is a Combination of Magic & Pasta

Gluten Free Egg Pasta

2 years…that’s how long I was strictly gluten free. To be honest, I felt like a death sentence. As an Italian I feel like bread

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Semolina Pasta

Let’s talk PASTA!!! Did you know that the majority of the pasta you buy at the store is made from semolina? Have you ever heard

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Simple Tomato Sauce

This recipe is one we’ve made hundreds of times throughout the years but have never thought to write it down. It’s one of those “oh

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Parmesan Rice

This simple rice recipe is a go to side in our house! Everyone loves it and we rarely have leftovers! I shared this last week

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Pasta with Broccoli

Pasta with Broccoli was always one of my very favorite pasta dishes growing up. I think it is under appreciated because of the simplicity of

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Nutella Hot Chocolate

Things are finally starting to settle down over here. Presents are wrapped, grocery shopping is finished, gifts are delivered. We are ready to curl up

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Sweet Orange Cheese Ball

Cheese balls are essential for our family during the holidays. We usually have one at Thanksgiving, on Christmas Eve, and sometimes even New Years. This

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Coconut Macaroons

Macaroons (not be confused with the French ‘macaron’) are a quick and easy cookie to add to your collection. We love to make these any

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