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Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

We swoon to recipes that give us the pretense of being healthful as we douse food in fruity olive oil. Thank you, Lidia Bastianich.

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Chicken, Potatoes and Bacon

My Mother’s Chicken and Potatoes

An Italian classic that’s woo’d would-be-husbands for generations, this single-skillet supper melds meat, potatoes, bacon, and onion to moist, crisp effect.

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Twenty-Minute Marinara Sauce with Fresh Basil

Despite the short cooking time, this Marinara sauce is packed with fresh basil flavor from both the stalk and the leaves. Use good quality canned tomatoes.

Cooked Carrot Salad with Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins

Carrots are the star of this salad with toasted pine nuts and sweet golden raisins. Be sure to try it when fresh carrots appear at your farmer’s market.

tagliatelle with Leeks Shrimp by Lidia Bastianich

Tagliatelle with Leeks and Shrimp

Tagliatelle with leeks and shrimp is an great alternative to pasta with heavy sauces. Here a light chicken stock complements sauteed leeks and shrimp. This is one of David’s favorite for more than 15 years.

Risotto Alla Milanese by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich

Risotto Alla Milanese

Lidia’s classic risotto from the city of Milan in Italy gets its flavor and color from saffron, shallots, white wine, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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