Zucchini Pesto - Fresh, No-Cook, Vegan and Cheese-Free
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Zucchini Pesto - Fresh, No-Cook, Vegan and Cheese-Free

I often make pasta on Friday for lunch, with a different sauce every week (unless someone puts in a special request ^^). With spring here, I wanted to try a quick sauce with no cooking and no cheese, namely… zucchini pesto. It was a big hit: it comes together in a few minutes, it’s fresh, well balanced and goes beautifully with pasta. If you love basil and zucchini, I really recommend giving it a try!

No-Knead Focaccia - Soft, Crispy and Full of Air Bubbles
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No-Knead Focaccia - Soft, Crispy and Full of Air Bubbles

Here is a recipe for focaccia that is as soft and crispy as you could wish for! It’s perfect as an appetizer or to go with a salad, a soup or antipasti. You can top it with whatever you like: it’s delicious with marinara sauce or with garlic and fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme…).

Stuffed Shells with Ricotta and Spinach - Baked Conchiglioni in Tomato Sauce
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Stuffed Shells with Ricotta and Spinach - Baked Conchiglioni in Tomato Sauce

I already introduced you to conchiglioni in this recipe for conchiglioni stuffed with mushrooms and baked in béchamel. For those who don’t know them, they are large shell-shaped pasta made for stuffing. This time I’m giving you a red version in tomato sauce, where the conchiglioni are filled with ricotta and spinach and baked until golden.

Caponata - Sicilian Eggplant Stew, My Italian Grandmother's Recipe
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Caponata - Sicilian Eggplant Stew, My Italian Grandmother's Recipe

Caponata is a Sicilian cousin of French ratatouille. The two are made in much the same way, but what gives caponata its distinctive flavor are the capers, the vinegar and the black olives. Today I’m sharing my Italian grandmother’s recipe. Vegan, gluten-free and parve, it fits on any kosher table.