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Easy Pasta Salad with Olive Oil and Balsamic

Easy, heart-healthy Pasta Salad! Great to make ahead for fun events and parties, or to have on hand at lunchtime!

Prep time: 45 | Cook time:

Serves: 8-10


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Easy Italian Pasta Salad

This make-ahead salad is perfect for lunch or dinner during these hot August days. Serve this as a main dish or a side dish. It is extra delicious the day after preparing it.

Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 10

Serves: 4 - 6


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Arugula Pesto Pasta Salad

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 10

Serves: 4-6


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Classic Lasagna Recipe

Lasagna lovers, this one’s for you! Who doesn’t want layers of cheese, sauce, and fresh herbs? Lasagna is always delicious but even better made from scratch!

Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 35

Serves: 8


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Fried Zucchini Spaghetti

For a heartier evening meal that still tastes like springtime, try our fried zucchini spaghetti with the zucchini fried in our California Ascolano Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15

Serves: 6


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Macaroni and Cheese with Avocado Cream

Everyone likes macaroni and cheese, but sometimes it’s nice to change it up a bit. In this recipe avocados, lime, and cilantro add an interesting twist to the old favorite. Fantastic taste says Mary Lou.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15

Serves: 4-6


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Skillet Pasta with Chicken, Spinach, Lemon and Parmesan

This penne pasta dish is a real comfort food dish. Filling and yet light, it really hits the spot at the end of a hard work day.

Prep time: 25 | Cook time: 10

Serves: 2


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Orange Tabbouleh

Bulgur is a wonderful grain, full of fiber, and quite delicious. This preparation is especially flavorful, full of aromatic spices, herbs, and oranges.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 5

Serves: 4


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Orzo Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

This is a wonderful side dish to serve with your favorite meat. It goes together quickly and will delight your guests with it's Mediterranean flavors.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10

Serves: 4


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Camarones Con Parmesano Risotto (Roasted Shrimp with Parmesan Risotto)

If you like risotto, you will love this dish. The creaminess of the risotto, mixed with Parmesan, and served with large shrimp makes for a special treat.

Prep time: 10-15 | Cook time: 20-25

Serves: 4-6


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Lemon-Basil Cannellini and Pasta

Sometimes the simplest of pasta presentations are the best. I love this recipe with just the pasta and beans served with a simple basil-lemon sauce. Yum!

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10-12

Serves: 4


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Cauliflower Gnocchi

This recipe combines flavors of the two most popular veggies of the moment: cauliflower and kale. Easy to prepare and tasty!

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 2

Serves: 4-6


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Italian Bolognese Sauce

For a wonderful dense, aromatic sauce for pasta, try Bolognese Sauce. With the addition of milk, its subtle taste will "wow" you. It's good!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 270

Serves: 8


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Italian Basil Pesto Sauce

Basil pesto is great on pasta, spread on sandwich bread, mixed with veggies or used in salads for more flavor. You decide how to best use this condiment.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: n/a

Serves: 4


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Skillet Gnocchi with White Beans and Chard

Fix a delicious gnocchi meal the easy way. Using shelf-stable gnocchi, canned tomatoes and fresh chard, you have a wonderful meal put together in minutes.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15

Serves: 2-4


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Strawberry Tabbouleh

Everyone is familiar with Middle Eastern tabbouleh, but do you realize what a wonderful spring dish it is when made with strawberries instead of tomatoes?

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: n/a

Serves: 6-8


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Asparagus and Steak Quinoa Bowl

This one-bowl meal features quinoa, asparagus and beef. Protein-rich, it is a healthy alternative to rice bowl dinners. We think this one is a keeper.

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 30

Serves: 4


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Baked Whole Grain Penne with Fall Vegetables

Wild Mushroom and Sage Olive Oil, whole grain penne, butternut squash, leeks, sage

Prep time: 25-30 | Cook time: 25

Serves: 4-6


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Marisolio’s Version of Rachel Bradley’s No Cook Bulgur Salad

Marisolio's version of Rachel Bradley's no-cook bulgur salad. Fresh and filling, this is a wonderful side dish for your choice of picnic meats.

Prep time: for marinating veggies, 60 | Cook time: 30

Serves: 4-6


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Patriot’s Star-Spangled Banner Salad

For a fun salad on Flag Day, the 4th of July, Labor Day, or Memorial Day try this salad with red, white and blue pasta. Will be a family favorite!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 8-10

Serves: 4-6


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Chee Cheong Fun – Rice Noodle Rolls

Make your own rice noodles with this recipe. Similar to a crepe but done in the microwave with rice flour, the rolls are thin, translucent and yummy.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 2 to 3.5

Serves: 4-6


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Greek Rice (Spanakorizo)

This tasty dish is often eaten by Greeks as a main dish. It can also be served as a delicious side dish with any meat or fish.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 20-25

Serves: 4


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Asparagus Risotto

A special version of risotto with asparagus added for a refreshing spring "taste." Can be made in a vegetarian version, too.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 35

Serves: 2-4


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Marisolio Easy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

An easily prepared hearty soup, perfect for a quick dinner on busy nights.

Prep time: 20-25 | Cook time: 15

Serves: 4


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Franks and Corkscrew Pasta Salad

A versatile summer pasta salad, complete with vegetables and protein. Can be made with a variety of fresh veggies. The perfect dinner for hot evenings.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20-25

Serves: 4-6


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Avocado Sunflower Surprise Pesto

Avocado and sunflower seeds make a tastychange from the usual basil/pine nut pesto. Try this on pasta, with cooked veggies, or in sandwiches. Use your imagination!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: n/a

Serves: 4


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Arroz Verde

Tired of the same old plain rice? Try this recipe that spices up the rice with chiles and cilantro. It's delicious and will become a favorite of yours.

Prep time: | Cook time:

Serves: 4-6


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Apple and Barley Salad

Looking for an interesting side dish/salad? Pearl barley, combined with apples, celery and mint dressed with our Hojiblanca EVOO and Lemon White Balsamic fits the bill perfectly.

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 30

Serves: 6


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Cold Rice Salad

A refreshing cold rice salad topped with almonds, black olives, marinated artichoke hearts, green onions and bell peppers. Hearty, satisfying and cold!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20

Serves: 8


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Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Not in the mood for hot rice or potatoes? Our Quinoa Black Bean Salad will hit the spot on a hot day. You get a side dish with substance served cold. Refreshing!

Prep time: 10-15 | Cook time: 15

Serves: 4


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Asian Orzo With Grilled Chicken Salad

This is one orzo dish you won't forget! It is scrumptious. Chicken and vegetables mixed with the orzo combined with Sesame Oil and Honey Ginger Balsamic Condimento make for an Asian delight!

Prep time: overnight | Cook time: 30

Serves: 4-6


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Pan Roasted Roman Cauliflower with Caramelized Garlic & Peccorino

Scrumptious pasta dish featuring a most unique vegetable....a relative of broccoli.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20

Serves: 4-6


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Homemade Pappardelle

Fresh peppardelle pasta, just waiting to be added to a delicious sauce. Wonderful with our Pan Roasted Roman Cauliflower recipe.

Prep time: 70 minutes | Cook time: approximately 7

Serves: 8


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Balsamic Tomato Couscous

Nothing could be easier than couscous. With the addition of basil and fresh tomatoes, you have the perfect quick but delicious side dish for your meal.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20

Serves: 8


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Fresh Tabbouleh Salad With Shrimp

Delightful cold salad or entree for hot weather. The herbs give this a refreshing taste. Can be made without the shrimp for a vegetarian meal.

Prep time: 30 | Cook time: n/a

Serves: 4-6


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Orechiette with Sweet Peppers and Goat Cheese

A delightful meatless meal for your family. The kids will love the ear-shaped, cheesy pasta.

Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 40

Serves: 4


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Red Wine Spaghetti with Broccoli

A yummy "red" spaghetti dish, tossed with broccoli, garlic and cheese. Serve with hot garlic bread and salad and you're all set for a spectacular dinner.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 35

Serves: 4


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Sunday Night Pasta with Juniper Berry Balsamic Condimento

Wonderfully simple spaghetti with fresh tomatoes, mint, lots of garlic cooked in Leccino EVOO and a drizzle of Juniper Berry Balsamic Condimento at the end.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10

Serves: 4-6


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