Recipes

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

February 16, 2012

One of my favorite ways to enjoy Activia Yogurt is for breakfast on a freshly toasted waffle topped with berries and drizzled with some honey. But who says you can’t also enjoy fresh and delicious smoothies all year long ? With the help of frozen fruit such as strawberries or blueberries which are usually picked [...]

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Taking Chicago & Spaghetti Frutti Di Mare

February 12, 2012
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My bag is finally unpacked, laundry done and the memories in my mind fresh like a summer breeze. I was just hoping to make it through this trip to the windy city and I ended up not wanting to leave.  Yes, I fell head over heels in love with Chicago, the people and of course [...]

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Florentina’s Lemony Aglio Olio Pasta Recipe

January 31, 2012
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photo credit: MihaMatei.com I am really in love with lemons and garlic. So much so that if somehow I don’t have some on hand I feel like there’s nothing to cook with in the house, no kidding! I like simple things and simple peasant food; it nurtures not just my body but also my soul. [...]

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Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

January 22, 2012
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photo credit: MihaMatei.com Happy Sunday Kids! Please enjoy another recipe from mine and Fabio Viviani‘s soup project for the month of January ” We The Soup “ This is another simple and quick recipe you can make any day of the week, and since we’re expecting some rain tomorrow why not give this one a [...]

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Easy Lobster Bisque

January 15, 2012
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photo credit: MihaMatei.com It’s time for another recipe from the soup book this week. Something a little different and special, more of a treat for a special  night in, something like Lobster Bisque. It might sound a little fancy and complicated but we only do easy recipes so don’t be intimidated by the name and [...]

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Italian Minestrone with Butternut Squash Recipe

January 8, 2012
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photo credit: MihaMatei.com We are entering the second week of January and I still can’t believe it’s 2012.  Somebody pinch me please! We’ve been lucky to have gorgeous weather so far but today though the sun is out and shining – it is also super windy.  I was just wearing shorts the other day and [...]

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Mussel Soup Recipe from Fabio & Florentina’s book ” We The Soup “

January 1, 2012
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photo credit: MihaMatei.com Looking at my calendar seemed a little surreal this morning. 2012 really is here! So it is back to cooking with an array of photo shoots and more books to share with you. “We The Soup” is our gift to you as promised, and today I decided to share a really delicious and [...]

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Ciao Florentina Magazine – An Italian Christmas with Chow Ciao Host Fabio Viviani

December 8, 2011

Just in time for Christmas, we pulled it off and the Ciao Florentina Magazine December 2011 issue is ready to inspire you and bring out the magic this holiday season! It wouldn’t be Christmas without some perfect seafood dishes and festive cocktails, so dive into the magic of the season with inspiration for an Italian [...]

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Hot Off The Press – the Ciao Florentina Food Magazine

November 30, 2011

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration and enjoyed the time with your loved ones.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for stopping by CiaoFlorentina.com to find some inspiration for your holiday menus. I’ve been a real busy bee putting together the ” Ciao Florentina Magazine ” project and I am [...]

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Holiday Truffle Roasted Chicken Recipe

November 22, 2011
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Around this time of year I think about my grandfather a lot.  I think about the times when our family shared one small chicken for our Sunday dinner, yet somehow it seemed that we had more than enough.  I miss the times when after a long day in the fields he would come home and [...]

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