Beef or Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

This guest post is brought to you by my mom who told me not to tell you that she submitted this recipe but I am ’cause that’s how I roll.  Here’s my Mom’s Tortellini Soup!
INGREDIENTS:

3/4 lb cooked hamburger or Italian sausage crumbled
1 can Italian recipe stewed tomatoes (ie..Del Monte)
1 can (14 oz) beef broth
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Insalata Caprese

My whole family loves Insalata Caprese, a simple tomato and mozzarella salad. We first enjoyed it while stationed in Vicenza, Italy. It makes for a delicious, light and easy meal. Perfect for brunch. Or maybe even a tea party. Come on, I’ll show ya how to make it.
Put on your apron! Gather up some… [Continue Reading]

2008 Holiday Gift Guide – COOKBOOKS and Related

There must be a million cookbooks out there but in this gift guide, you’ll find some you recognize and some you won’t.  I encourage you browse them and find one that’s perfect for your recipient.
I am only including images for the cookbook section.  The reason is, if the cover can’t spark your interest, chances are… [Continue Reading]