Loosely based on this Italian mixed bean soup by Umberle, available here: http://www.food.com/recipe/italian-mixed-bean-soup-211966. Sauté about 1 oz bacon (cut into matchsticks) until browned and rendered, then set aside. Using the rendered fat, sauté 1 chopped onion, 5 cloves minced garlic, 7 sprigs each Greek oregano and thyme(leaves only), and ½ tsp crushed red pepper. When fragrant, add 5… Continue reading Hearty three-bean soup garnished with rendered bacon
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Italian wedding soup
This recipe is based on http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/mini-meatball-soup-recipe.html, with modifications. We did not make the grilled cheese sandwiches in the recipe, either. (Mar. 2015)
Italian-style marinated chick pea and tuna salad
We made this recipe: http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/marinated-chickpea-salad/ except that we added about 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley. For herbs, we added a little Greek oregano and thyme (fresh herbs that I stuck in the freezer) and crushed red pepper. (Mar. 2015)
