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Trending this Week....Comfort Food! You will love my healthy, fun & simply delicious Pasta Fagioli Soup! (simply click on the photo for the recipe!)

For me fresh comfort food is always in season and this soothing Pasta e Fagioli with fresh vegetables is one of my favorite fun & simple comfort dishes. So simple to prepare, and so versatile. It is soup, it’s pasta, it’s vegetables, it’s lunch, dinner, and soothingly delicious! Add a loaf of crusty ciabatta bread and lots of grated pecorino romano, a nice chilled glass of your favorite Pinot Grigio and it is comfort food heaven! Stay tuned for lots of delicious fun & simple dishes, recipes and wine pairings curated just for you, but for now, enjoy this week’s feature, my Pasta e Fagioli and Pinot Grigio, it will be your new favorite and comforting perfect pairing meal!

Thanks to those who have been sending me your photos…they all look delicious! When it comes to the taste of the season, we’ve got you covered with Fun & Simple delicious recipes and meal planning ideas! You know I am a comfort food lover, and this wonderful Pasta e Fagioli is just the beginning of lots more fun & simple recipes and entertaining ideas. When it comes to fun & simple menu planning, you are at the right place. My simple and elegant recipes will save you time in the kitchen so you can enjoy healthy gourmet eating with your family and friends. #FunandSimpleGourmet. You will find many of my favorite recipes in my new lifestyle cookbook, Fun & Simple Gourmet…be sure to check it out! And don’t forget to take advantage of Free Shipping with code FREESHIP at checkout!