ARTICLES For Mother's Day

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MUSHROOM, ZUCCHINI AND FARRO SALAD FOR DINNER

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Mushroom, Zucchini and Farro Salad for Dinner is a delicious, healthful, vegetarian meal. Bonus: leftovers can be made into a wonderful frittata suitable for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner.

LEMON SPAGHETTI WITH ZUCCHINI AND MINT

WITH NO COMMENTS

This Lemon Pasta with Zucchini and Mint is a mash up of two traditional Amalfi Coast recipes -- Spaghetti al Limone and Spaghetti alla Nerano. It is the perfect way to use up your summer crop of zucchini and can be served hot, room temperature or even as leftovers cold out of the fridge.

STEAMED CLAMS WITH ITALIAN-STYLE GARLIC TOAST

WITH NO COMMENTS

These steamed clams are prepared in a slurp-worthy broth and served with crunchy Italian-style garlic toast.

CAESAR DRESSING

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This is the last Caesar dressing recipe you will ever need. It is umami rich and delicious. Makes enough for multiple salads. Also delicious drizzled on roasted vegetables or avocado toast.

JUNGLE BIRD COCKTAIL

WITH 3 COMMENTS

The Jungle Bird cocktail is a sophisticated and delicious drink that marries a surprising combination of savory rum, bitter Campari, sweet pineapple and tart lime. The result is an addictively tasty cocktail that surpasses what you would imagine from its 1970 Tiki origins.

CHILLED CORN & BUTTERMILK SOUP

WITH ONE COMMENT

A quick and easy chilled soup that is perfect for warm days when it is too hot to cook and you need something light and refreshing.

CHILLED BEET & BUTTERMILK SOUP

WITH NO COMMENTS

This gorgeously colored chilled beet and buttermilk soup is refreshing, quick and easy to prepare and makes for a dramatic presentation, especially when you garnish with an edible flower.

MUSHROOM, LEMON AND ROSEMARY NO-STIR FARRO RISOTTO

WITH 2 COMMENTS

No-stir farro risotto, with its nutty flavor and chewy texture is a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional white rice risotto. The addition of mushrooms, fresh rosemary and lemon brighten this satisfying dish.

TOMATO, PESTO, BURRATA SALAD WITH CHILI CRISP

WITH NO COMMENTS

This Italian-Asian fusion salad is unexpected and delicious. Who knew that chili crisp could take already fantastic burrata to new heights. Moreover, this dish is quick and easy to make.

PONZU DIPPING SAUCE WITH SCALLIONS