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Living a Vegetarian Lifestyle — Tips for Making More Eco-Friendly Choices at the Grocery Store

By maria March 25, 2020Life Hacks, VegetarianNo Comments

What we eat matters when it comes to taking care of the planet. How we shop is also a big factor that can positively or negatively impact our world. That's…

Your New Favorite Plant Based Lentil Burgers

By maria August 20, 2019Grill Recipes, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

So much is in the press about eating plant based foods and unfortunately, many of the plant based burger substitutes sold in supermarkets use lots of unhealthy ingredients. Glad to…

An Italian's Guide to Ravenna Italy | Where to Stay and Where To Find Vegetarian Food in Italy

By maria August 5, 2015Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italy, Travel, VegetarianNo Comments

Food and Film | ll Postino: Spaghetti alla Mario Ruoppolo

By maria February 24, 2013Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Movie & Recipe Pairings, Pasta, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

Parmigiano Reggiano's Biggest Celebrity Fan | How To Make Spaghetti Stuffed Peppers

By maria October 26, 2012How To's, Pasta, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

(photo credit: http://www.travelemiliaromagna.com) Text copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Wow..how about that! just. ..heard that singer Taylor Swift always keeps Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in her fridge for…

Torta Al Formaggio | Meatless Mondays

By maria September 30, 2012Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

copyright Art of Living,PrimaMedia,Inc./Maria Liberati Don’t hate Mondays, they stand for new beginnings… Preparing for a Meatless Monday and a puff pastry Torta with cheese..pairs perfectly with a dry white…

Pappardelle Pasta Al Ceci | Poetry for the Stomach

By maria September 19, 2012Pasta, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

Enchant, stay beautiful and graceful, but do this, eat well. Bring the same consideration to the preparation of your food as you devote to your appearance. Let your dinner be…

Torta Al Formaggio | Meatless Puff Pastry Torte with Cheese

By maria August 12, 2012Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

Torta Al Formaggio (Puff Pastry Torte with Cheese) from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions-2nd edition copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati *1 packet Harmony…

A Night with Toscanini | Vegetarian Timballo Recipe

By maria August 6, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Pasta, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

(photo credits: www.terremarsicani.it) Under the stars, a midsummer night..with music of Toscanini, and a late dinner eaten al fresco in the warm summer breezes seemed to caress our faces…

Vegetarian Polpettone (Italian Style Meatloaf) | Comfort Food

By maria July 25, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cook With Maria Contest, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

One of my favorite comfort foods is meatloaf. It is a traditional American dish that tends to be bland. But I grew up in an Italian household where nothing was…

Why You Should Cook Italian Cuisine | Spaghetti Stuffed Peppers

By maria April 20, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, Pasta, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

Guest Blogger: Madigan Naylor copyright Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati (photo credits: marconero.com) Why cook Italian cuisine? Each night, we are faced with decisions about dinner: what to cook, how…

How To Make Al Capone's Dandelion Soup

By maria February 13, 2012Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Country Living, Food Facts, Recipes, slow food, Soups, the Mediterranean diet, Uncategorized, Vegetarian1 Comment

Walnut, Pomegranate ,Roquefort Salad | Combining Italian with French in Food and Art

By maria February 10, 2012Culinary Art, Recipes, Salads, VegetarianNo Comments

French and Italian combinations work marvelously in food-just think of beschamel sauce, onion soup, crepes. recipes created in the kitchens of Caterina DeMedici with her private chefs,while living in France-…

Dinner is Not Just a Meal | Crostini with Radicchhio, Mozzarella and Caramelized Figs

By maria January 25, 2012aperitifs, Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Italian Culture, Italy, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

copyright 2012 Art of Living, PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati (photo credits: www.dolci.it) A cena (dinner) with friends is an all night event..from 8 PM to 1 AM..first the selection of the restaurant..then…

How To Make Gatto | Say Goodbye To Plain Old Mashed Potatoes

By maria October 26, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), How To's, Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

One of my favorite dishes is a traditional Gatto….traditionally from Naples.. the dish was a joint creation of French and Italian hence the name Gatto (Pronounced like the French word…

Rotini Pasta alla Spinaci (Rotini with Spinach) | Tips To Improve Your Food's Presentation

By maria October 24, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Cooking TIps, Events & Appearances, Life Hacks, Pasta, Recipes, Vegetarian1 Comment

Thanks to all my fans that ‘spent the weekend with me’ (this weekend)and attended my appearances at the Suburban Home Show and the Philly Food and Wine Show. It is…

Lavender & Fusilli Pasta | Tastes of Summer

By maria May 17, 2011Caro Diario. (Dear diary...), Pasta, Recipes, Summer Recipes, VegetarianNo Comments

copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati Editor: Caroline Walsh Lavender, my favorite summer ingredient, has quite a literary and culinary past (and present) Hot lavender, mints, savory, marjoram; The marigold,…