Orecchiette with Sweet White Corn and Shiitake Mushrooms

Orecchiette with Sweet White Corn and Shiitake Mushrooms

This recipe for Orecchiette with Sweet White Corn and Shiitake Mushrooms was inspired by two things, erratic behavior to clean out the refrigerator, and a recipe by Sarah Copeland from The Newlywed Cookbook.  Sarah’s recipe combines the best of summer by using sweet white corn and zucchini swirls with earthy chanterelles.  I changed things up a bit ….. I am [...]

Ditalini with Chickpeas

Ditalini with Chickpeas, Kale and Garlic-Rosemary Oil

I have fallen back in love with an old flame, and that old flame is Bon Appetit magazine.  A few years ago, I fell out of love … hard!  I am a visual person and something changed abruptly.  The images were different, the recipes did not excite and the overall feel left me lifeless.  Then [...]

Pasta with Courgette Sauce and Spinach Balls

Pasta with Courgette Sauce and Spinach Balls

Okay, I know it is not Monday, but I wanted to give you ample time to prepare for Meatless Monday.  You want to make this recipe of Pasta with Courgette Sauce.   Trust me! I am always on the lookout for new and exciting veggie inspired dishes, and the Antonio Carluccio cookbook has been fulfilling us [...]

Homemade Creamy Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli | How to Video

Homemade Creamy Stove-top Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli

I have been meaning to share this recipe for months now.  Originally, it was going to be shared as a back-to-school dinner;  but, then I got busy.  Now, every time I walk down the pasta aisle and eye a box of mac and cheese, I think of this recipe and you.  Then I dash over [...]

Keep It Fresh

tomato pasta

  Yes, this is a sparkly, new GE refrigerator which came with our new house. In fact, all of our appliances are GE, and I am in love with them. I am not here to talk about how much I am in love with my new appliances. Instead, I am here to talk about the [...]

Fava Bean Pasta

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An easy, everyday pasta dish that is made with staples you have in the pantry and some fresh vegetables. Dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. The perfect way to feed your family and nourish your soul after a long day.

Spicy Tomato Sauce with Fresh Pasta

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We had an impromptu dinner party a couple weeks ago.  I wanted something good, fast and easy to make, so I used one of my fall on tomato sauces.   You know me I always have to take it to another level, so we did make fresh pasta, bucatini, to go with the sauce.   [...]

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Mac and Cheese

Elbow pasta is combined with a creamy sauce made of Applewood bacon, dijon mustard and three different cheeses, Parmesan, Fiscalini Cheddar and Gruyere. Simple enough as a meal on it’s own or goes well with a side of grilled sausages.