Categotry Archives: Bellisima Cucina Recipes

Bellisima Cucina–Classic Butternut Squash Soup
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It’s snowing here in Colorado for the second day! Schools are closed and we’re all staying inside. It seems we all might need some nice hot soup. So here’s a wonderful recipe for fall and winter. Again, this came from Whole Foods Market’s online recipes. Bon apetito! CLASSIC BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP Serves 6 2 tablespoons olive oil 2/3 cup diced… (more…)

Bellisima Cucina–Warm Orzo Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Tomatoes
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Today is Tasty Thursday–time for a new recipe! This dish comes from Whole Foods’ online recipes. My family enjoyed this orzo salad frequently during the summer. Because it is served warm, it’s a great dish that can be served at other times of the year as well. I modified the preparation by adding the raw broccoli to the cooking orzo… (more…)

Bellisima Cucina–Pumpkin Soup for the Soul: Pumpkin Curry Soup
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To continue the October pumpkin theme, here is a wonderful soup to warm your bodies and your hearts. This was taken from a wellness publication we used to receive through our medical insurance provider. When I make it, I usually double the recipe. I hope you enjoy it! Bon apetito! Pumpkin Curry Soup Serves 4 1 tbsp. butter 1 cup… (more…)

Bellisima Cucina–Pumpkin Cut-Out Cookies
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There are two treats that are fall-favorites in my home. In addition to Pumpkin Muffins, my girls look forward to Pumpkin Cut-Out Cookies each fall. They are fun to make–a great family project to do together–low in sugar and great-tasting. We’ve made these in our home since my girls were toddlers. I hope these become a tradition in your home… (more…)

Bellisima Cucina–Pumpkin Muffins
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Every year, as the weather gets cooler and crisper and the leaves start turning brilliant colors of red, orange and yellow, my girls ask me to make two traditional fall recipes. The first is Pumpkin Muffins. I’ve been making these since they were toddlers–at 14 years old it’s still one of their favorites. I hope your family enjoys these as… (more…)

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