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“A family is only as strong as their stories.”

“A family is only as strong as their stories.”
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In case you haven’t heard the big news, bestselling author and overall amazing human being @adrianatrigiani just released her 20th book and it is a winner!
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I’m thrilled that Adriana’s book, THE GOOD LEFT UNDONE, is the last I’ll be reading in my beloved New York City apartment before packing up and heading off to (literally) greener pastures as I re-embrace my (south) Jersey roots in a couple of weeks. What a great story to leave on! This amazing novel chronicles three generations of an Italian family on the coast of Italy. Plus, there is Italian food and jewelry!🤩🇮🇹❤️

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Pick up a copy! Link in my Stories today.
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“The beauty of any book by Adriana Trigiani is her ability to interweave life and fiction. . . . Don’t miss your chance to take this unforgettable journey with the Cabrelli women!”
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“The beauty of any book by Adriana Trigiani is her ability to interweave life and fiction. This book is immersive, but it will also have you pausing to consider your own ancestors… or to seek them out. It’s a testimony to the power of family and history, to the value of understanding where we came from.”
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“Adriana Trigiani has written the triumph of her career in this historical epic. This novel is the dramatic, emotional, and profound saga of three generations of women in the Cabrelli family of gemcutters—Domenica, Matelda, and Anina—and each character is more brilliant than the last. This novel shines like a flawless diamond, with a multifaceted narrative that shifts seamlessly between Viareggio, Marseilles, and Scotland, bringing to light a sweep of history that I never knew existed. Most of all, at its core is the generous, beating heart of family – and a love story that will seep into your soul.”
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"Her understanding of love and family moves me to tears.”
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“The way she combines the sensual pleasure of homemade food and the complications of family drama (and comedy!) delights me. Adriana is like what would happen if Jane Austen and Nora Ephron had a baby.”

Tuesday Pantry Pasta . . .⁠ ⠀⁠ Garganelli⠀

Tuesday Pantry Pasta . . .⁠
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Garganelli⠀⁠
Roasted Zucchini⠀⁠
Roasted Grape Tomatoes⠀⁠
Sicilian Extra-Virgin Olive Oil⠀⁠
LOTS of Pecorino Romano⠀⁠
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What's going on in your kitchen tonight?⁠
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#aglioeolio #spaghetti #garlic #sundaygravy #pastalover #pasta #italianfood #lacucinaitaliana #marinara #italianamerican #italianrecipe #foodandwine #cooking #nomnomnom #eatingfortheinsta #feedfeed #tohfoodie #myallrecipes #epicurious #todayfood #thecookfeed #nytcooking #eatingwell #wholefoods #realsimple #kitchn #f52grams #everybodylovespasta #micheledipietro #MangiaWithMichele

I recently made this PESTO TURKEY. I basically too

I recently made this PESTO TURKEY. I basically took a turkey breast & rubbed it all over with basil pesto that I had in the freezer & defrosted. I placed it on a bed of onions & threw in a few peppers & tomatoes for color & roasted it. Easy Peasy, as my British friends would say. And, you get a flavorful lean protein rather quickly with minimal effort.⁠⠀⁠
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Served 4⁠⠀⁠
• 1 - 2-2 1/2 lb bone-in or boneless turkey breast⁠⠀⁠
• 1/2 cup pesto⁠⠀⁠
• 1 large yellow onion, julienned⁠⠀⁠
• 1 cup bell peppers⁠⠀⁠
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes⁠⠀⁠
• 2 Tbsp evoo⁠⠀⁠
• ground black pepper and salt ⁠⠀⁠
• 1/2 cup water⁠⠀⁠
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• Rub pesto all over turkey breast & vegetables.⁠⠀⁠
(NOTE: You can marinate the turkey, covered, in the refrigerator, up to overnight or just roast immediately.)⁠⠀⁠
• Place onions at bottom of a roasting pan, then place turkey breast on top. Sprinkle peppers & tomatoes around turkey.⁠⠀⁠
• Drizzle everything with oil, then sprinkle with salt & black pepper.⁠⠀⁠
• Pour water in roasting pan then roast, uncovered, in a 350F oven for about 45-60 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.⁠⠀⁠
• Let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice & enjoy!⁠⠀⁠
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HOW I SANDWICH. 🥪 I have an intimate relationsh

HOW I SANDWICH.
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I have an intimate relationship with sandwiches.
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I’ve created more sandwich programs over the years for work than I can even remember. But, I can remember every single one of the actual sandwiches that I developed, because I put my heart & soul into each & every one. There’s just something about a really great sandwich.
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Hot or Cold.
Grilled or Toasted.
Roll or Sliced Bread.
I love them all.
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My love for sandwiches for sure came from my mom. She was the queen of sandwiches & nobody made a better sandwich than her. (Side Note: She was also really great at wrapping sandwiches, a skill that I never seemed to pick up & am very messy at.)
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My sister & I were always sent to school with the best sandwiches & others were definitely jealous! There were peppers & egg sandwiches, jersey tomato sandwiches, meatloaf sandwiches, eggplant, tomato & basil sandwiches, broccoli rabe sandwiches, broccoli rabe & meatball sandwiches, broccoli rabe & chicken cutlet sandwiches...do you see a trend here?
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Yes, broccoli rabe between two slices of bread has always been in my life & it is not going anywhere!
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Here’s an example. (I threw a few other bits in for good measure.)
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•toasted whole wheat sourdough by @breadalonebakery
•creamy, rich taleggio cheese from @dcoluccioandsons
•vine-ripened tomatoes (not bad, but definitely nowhere near as good as Jersey tomatoes in season)
•spinach arugula pesto
•sautéed broccoli rabe
•over-medium egg
•maldon sea salt
•freshly ground black pepper
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FUN FACT: I once had an active Instagram page (still exists but defunct) that was 100% completely dedicated to sandwiches, called @sandwichisthenewblack 🥪
SANDWICHES ..... they never go out of style.
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#sandwichgoals #pesto #grilledcheese #meatlessmonday #sandwichesofinstagram #sandwichlover #vegetarian #pastalover #italiancooking #italianfood #italianrecipe #lacucinaitaliana #italianamerican #micheledipietro #MangiaWithMichele #cooking #foodandwine #nomnomnom #eatingfortheinsta #feedfeed #tohfoodie #epicurious #todayfood #thecookfeed #nytcooking #eatingwell #realsimple #kitchn #f52grams #bareaders

ROASTED CARROTS with ONION, LEMON & DILL⁠🥕⁠

ROASTED CARROTS with ONION, LEMON & DILL⁠🥕⁠⠀⁠
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These carrots are super simple to make: Just toss them with some olive oil and arrange in a single layer on a sheet pan with a little bit of water. (The water will create steam in the oven and helps the carrots to cook through before they get too brown.)⁠⠀⁠
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Roast, uncovered, in a 375F oven. About halfway through, stir in a bunch of sliced onions with the carrots and continue to roast until they are caramelized and cooked through. (The amount of time that the carrots take to cook varies and depends on the size of the cuts, but small pieces like this will take about 45 minutes or more.)⁠⠀⁠
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Remove from oven, toss with some fresh lemon juice & zest, salt and pepper and lots of chopped fresh dill. That’s it!⁠⠀⁠
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#carrots #roastedveggies #roastedcarrots #dill #vegansofinstagram #veganfoodlovers #cleaneating #fitfood #MangiaWithMichele #micheledipietro #italiancooking #italianamerican #italianrecipe #pastalover #italianfood #feedfeed #food52grams #nytcooking #thecookfeed #thenewhealthy #bareaders #realsimple #tastyfood #tastingtable #nomnomnom #forkyeah #eatingfortheinsta #todayfood #kitchn #huffposttaste ⁠⠀⁠
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