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chunks of tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and chopped basil drizzled with balsamic vinegar

Caprese Salad

October 6, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

There is still time to make this classic salad. But hurry, sweet and juicy tomatoes won’t last much longer.Are you desperately trying to hold on to summer? Do you feel like you are absolutely not ready for jackets, scarfs and boots? Here in California it still feels like summer most of the time. We got a tiny bit of much needed rain last week but now we are back to 80 degree weather. So I think posting a very summer-like […]

Categories: Salads • Tags: balsamic vinegar, basil, mozzarella, salad, summer, tomatoes

bread salad with tomatoes, olives, greens

Panzanella, the Tomato and Bread Salad

September 18, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Keep the summer a bit longer with this classic salad. There is something so special about the combination of ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs and crunchy bread brought together by a sweet and tangy dressing. It will become your favorite, too!School is in a full swing here but I still feel like I’m behind with many things. Now that both my boys go to the same school (3rd grade and Kindergarten) it should be easier. But it’s not. Getting everyone ready […]

Categories: Salads, Side Dishes • Tags: basil, bread, dressing, easy, kids, lunchbox, summer, tomatoes

Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs

April 30, 2015 by It's Cooking With Magda

Spaghetti and meatballs! Everyone needs the perfect recipe for this classic dish!Everyone loves spaghetti and meatballs. It is such a comfort food, one that often takes us back to our childhood. Many families have their own version of this recipe, one that’s passed down from generation to generation. This recipe is the ultimate meatball recipe for me and I hope to pass it on one day to my sons. These meatballs are super moist and soft thanks to ricotta cheese. […]

Categories: Dinner, Pasta • Tags: basil, garlic, Parmesan, pasta, ricotta cheese, spaghetti, turkey meatballs