Posts Tagged ‘ PASTA ’

Veggie Lasagna

Let me start by telling you that I made a 9′ x 13′ tray of this lasagna Thursday night and it’s already almost finished.  This lasagna is so good it’s simply disappearing.  It’s a favorite recipe of mine because everyone in my house loves it including my husband who is still a meat and potatoes [ READ MORE ]

Primo Pasta

This recipe actually came from the most recent copy of  Vegetarian Times although I’ve made a few changes to it.  It’s photo was the magazine cover and looked really good.  As I read the recipe I realized that it was listed under an article for meals with 5 ingredietns or less.  I love that type [ READ MORE ]

Cold Sesame Noodles

Yesterday I was good and planned ahead.  I made this recipe for cold sesame noodles in preparation for my work day lunches this week.  This is the first time I’ve made this dish in ages and I’m not sure why.  Sometimes we simply forget out old time favorites.  Today’s recipe is both gluten-free and vegan. [ READ MORE ]

Grilled Veggies and Pasta

This evening I was craving baked pasta but the last thing I wanted to do is turn on my oven.  With the heat index Central Florida is close to 105 degrees.  In reality the temperature is in the mid 90′s.  From what I understand much of the country is feeling the summer heat as bad [ READ MORE ]

Vegetarian Pad Thai

Have you ever tried finding a recipe for a decent vegetarian pad thai? The results are dismal at best.  Several recipes call for the traditional fish sauce.  Fish is not a vegetable, it is not vegetarian, nor is their sauce.  I saw a recipe that was considered veg but had shrimp in it.  There we [ READ MORE ]

Pasta with Mushroom & Pistachio

What is it about comfort food that just hits the spot after an emotional day?  For the record after a fattening lunch out with friends I figured I’d make a really light, healthy salad for dinner.  First, due to an unexpectedly busy afternoon I never got to the store for basic ingredients like lettuce so [ READ MORE ]

Fresh Tomato Sauce

We arrived home from vacation after a ridiculously long drive.  It’s good to be home but there is quite a bit of post vacation work to be done.  A day of relaxation was not to be had, at least today anyway.  There was the usual laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping as well as helping my son [ READ MORE ]

Pasta with Butternut Squash Sauce

I really planned not to eat any dinner tonight.  My friends and I met for lunch and I ate plenty between appetizers and my meal.  However, I still need food for the week thanks to my crazy work schedule.  I made this recipe with dairy products about a month ago and decided that I would [ READ MORE ]

Mushroom Ravioli with Balsamic Reduction Glaze

My original plan for Sunday evening was to have dinner at a local pizzeria.  After spending a day switching my kids bedrooms I looked a wreck and was too tired to fix myself up.  I think a day of dusting, vacuuming, washing bedding and moving furniture will wear anyone out.  At about 5:30pm I looked [ READ MORE ]

Fettucine Alfredo revisited

Ok, well lucky for me my decision to start cooking lighter foods with less dairy product wasn’t an actual resolution.  I’m also aware that in my short time of blogging I’ve already posted a recipe for fettucine/fettucini alfredo.  However, tonight my son’s dinner request was the good old thick variety of alfredo sauce as opposed [ READ MORE ]

Pasta with Peas

My New Year’s Eve gathering consisted of just myself, my husband and our 3 dogs.  Our dog Rocki is absolutely terrified of the loud noise brought on by fireworks during many holidays.  Thus we spent our evening watching movies and comforting her.  I decided to make a simple pasta dinner for myself that paired well [ READ MORE ]

Fettucini Alfredo

This recipe is a slightly lightened up version of the classic favorite.  It’s not a low calorie version but I cut a few corners while maintaining a rich and creamy texture.  The original recipe was one from Emeril Lagasse but I wanted a lighter creamier sauce so I made a few changes. I add some [ READ MORE ]

Mac & Cheese

This one is a real crowd pleaser.  I actually got the recipe from a coworker who brought it to an office potluck.  I took the recipe, tweaked it and now it is the richest creamiest mac & cheese. Personally, I am still working on creating a much lighter and healthier version but for now nothing [ READ MORE ]

Pasta with Tofu & Veggies in Pesto Sauce

Last night I cooked a family favorite.  Sautéed veggies and tofu mixed with pesto and wine tossed over bowtie pasta.  It’s easy to prepare and stays nicely in the fridge for several days.  This is a great recipe to make for the busy family that often eats at different times.  My son and I both [ READ MORE ]

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