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Marinated Vegetable Salad

This refreshing marinated vegetable salad is a combination of crunchy, juicy veggies bursting with color, flavor, and nutrition! And no cooking is required! Published in May 2023/Updated in June 2026…

Ricotta Blueberry Cake

Welcome to the most delicious blueberry ricotta cake! It’s so moist, bursting with juicy blueberries at every bite, and perfectly sweet and fruity. You will…

Pepper Cucumber Salad

This colorful Italian-style pepper cucumber salad is so flavorful and quick to make. It’s the perfect summer salad and side dish, that is simple, fresh,…
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Welcome! I’m the Italian cook and pasta lover behind The Clever Meal.
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