Sicily is known for its beautiful, lush orange groves, which produce some of the world’s most fragrant oranges. First introduced by the Arabs during their rule of the island, orange trees flourished in the ashes along the base of Mt. Etna. Look for the sweetest oranges possible for this recipe. If you can, use Sicilian blood oranges; their red color imparts festive flair to this sumptuous salad.
A smoothie topped with some crunch makes for a complete breakfast in a bowl! The extra ingredients make this thick fruit-and-veggie blend more filling than a drinkable smoothie. This recipes comes from The Diabetes Cookbook .
This classic bread and tomato salad pairs well with any roasted meat or poultry entrée. Double the recipe and it can also make a great side dish at your holiday feast this year!
The classic combination of green beans and hazelnuts is as healthful as it is tasty. Variations of this dish can be found throughout Italy during the appropriate season. Hazelnuts are one of the oldest cultivated crops in Europe; records of them being traded from the ports of Genoa go back to the 11th century. Currently, Turkey and Italy produce the majority of the world’s hazelnuts.
This sautéed mushroom mixture is great as a Bruschetta topping, a side dish for a grilled protein, or a pasta topping. It can even be served as an appetizer or hors d’oeuvre. This great recipe can be made a day ahead of time and reheated or brought to room temperature before serving.
Spaghetti squash is simple to cook and makes a great lower-carb substitute for pasta. It’s perfect for a winter day when the kids are out of school on winter vacation.
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