True Taste of Italy

Zucchini with Lemon

Zucchini with Lemon (Zucchini con Limone) is an alternative to our Steamed Spinach with Lemon recipe.  The zucchini has a milder taste than spinach and is pleasing to most children.  We use zucchini a lot in our everyday cooking such as a vegetable side dish, in soups, and even as a stuffing in some of [...]

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Steamed Spinach with Lemon

Steamed Spinach with Lemon (Spinaci con Limone) is a delicious way to enjoy this popular vegetable.  The beauty of this dish is its simplicity.  The delicate spinach leaves are steamed and coated with a refreshing lemon mixture to brighten the entire dish. Ingredients for Steamed Spinach with Lemon: 2 pounds fresh spinach 3 tablespoons olive [...]

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Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon

Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon (Fragole Dolci) is delightfully sweet and can be prepared ahead of time and kept chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.  Another variation enjoyed by Italians is to use balsamic vinegar instead of freshly squeezed lemon and orange juice. Ingredients for Strawberries with Sugar and Lemon: 1 pound fresh [...]

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