Tag Archives: Pasta

Spirals with Creamy Brie and Cherry Tomatoes

Posted on August 10, 2011 by

Want to feel like a queen? Make yourself this dish! Many of us are watching our carbs, and pasta has been on the outs a bit because of that. And how often can you justify using an entire round of … Continue reading →

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It’s a Winner! Orzo with Broccoli – Mint Pesto

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

There’s pesto, and then there is Broccoli-Mint Pesto! Lightened up and released from it’s usual bath in olive oil, this pesto is easy to use gratuitously with pasta, served with fish or as a filler in tuna pitas. Garlic lovers … Continue reading →

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Bistro Express – Farfalle with Leeks and Mussels

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Short on time but not on creativity? Try making pasta for dinner, but not just any old pasta, try farfalle (bow ties), which elevates any ordinary sauce into something more effortlessly. And while you are at it, give chicken the night off and try some … Continue reading →

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Lip Smacking Mac n Cheese

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

I read cookbooks for fun. It’s an odd thing, I suppose, to actually read a cookbook cover to cover, but I do, whether I intend to make a new recipe or not. I figure something I read will stick with … Continue reading →

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