Tag Archives: pasta

Mac and cheese with spinach, zucchini and peas.

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

Here’s a good Meatless Monday option for you: good ol’ mac and cheese, lightened up with a whole bunch of green vegetables. Now, when I say, ‘lightened up,’ don’t think this is a low-fat dish; it has plenty of cheese. … Continue reading →

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Penne with asparagus and mushrooms.

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Here in Southwest Ohio, asparagus season is in full swing, about 3 weeks early by my estimation. And I’m planning to eat it weekly until either a) I’m sick of it, or b) it’s gone. Early in the season, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Pasta with spring vegetables.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

This one-pot pasta dish combines fresh tortellini with asparagus for a delicious spring dinner that’s super simple. Continue reading →

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Cheesy pasta with arugula and mushrooms.

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

An unexpected, cheesy ingredient makes this super-flavorful pasta with tomatoes, mushrooms and arugula perfect for Meatless Mondays. Continue reading →

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Pasta with zucchini, pine nuts and Parmesan.

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

This recipe for pasta with fresh zucchini, salty Parmesan and crunchy pine nuts is one of my favorite comfort foods ever. Continue reading →

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Fabulous wild rice salad with chicken.

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

I know: Salad for dinner. It just sounds so, I dunno, uninspiring. But I love a really hearty salad for dinner—one that’s full of flavor, texture (um, and maybe a bit of cheese) along with greens and veggies. We’re not … Continue reading →

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Pasta alla boscaiola.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

This easy pasta is authentically Italian and super flavorful; with dried Porcini mushrooms, tomatoes and a touch of cream, it’s a house favorite of ours. Continue reading →

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Cooking on the road.

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Rob and I enjoy having access to a decent kitchen when we travel, so we can take full advantage of local produce and other goodies. Like the Lowcountry shrimp we’ve been eating almost daily here in Beaufort, SC. Two nights … Continue reading →

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Pasta with sausage and other good stuff.

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

In my library of a decade’s worth of old Bon Appétit magazines, I know exactly which issue to reach for: September 1995, the American Restaurants Issue. Page 93. Page 93 is dog-eared, wrinkled from the steam of cooking, nearly torn … Continue reading →

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Better than store-bought: How to make easy homemade pasta (really).

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

I love the idea of making my own pasta, but I never do it. First, there are so many excellent dried pastas available out there—my favorites being Rao’s Homemade and Cipriani. Second, I don’t own a pasta-making machine; I generally … Continue reading →

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