Pasta
Beef Goulash in a Slow Cooker
Goulash is a soup or stew of meat, noodles and vegetables , seasoned with paprika and other spices originating in Hungary. It is one of Hungary’s national dishes and a symbol of the country. Beef Goulash in a Slow Cooker Serves 8 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil 4 lbs boneless beef short ribs, cut into […]
Continue ReadingSpaghetti with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
Here’s a pesto recipe that uses sun dried tomatoes instead of basil. It’s very easy and fast and you could have all the ingredients in your pantry. Spaghetti with Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Serves 4 1 lb spaghetti ½ cup dried tomatoes in oil 6 Tbs pine nuts 1 clove garlic 2 T […]
Continue ReadingAndouille Macaroni & Cheese
I love finding new and different ways to make Mac n Cheese. This one uses Andouille sausage. Andouille is a coarse-grained smoked sausage made using pork, pepper, onions, wine, and seasonings. Andouille is French in origin, and was later brought to the United States through Louisiana by French immigrants. In the US, the sausage is […]
Continue ReadingPasta with Roasted Zucchini
Here is a meatless Monday recipe using zucchini. It’s simple, fresh and delicious. Pasta with Roasted Zucchini Serves 6 16 oz pasta of your choice 3 Tbs olive oil 2½ slices fresh bread, torn into 1-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, smashed 4 small zucchini (about 1 lb total), sliced ¼ inch thick ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper Kosher salt ¼ cup grated […]
Continue ReadingPasta With Rock Shrimp, Snap Peas & Mint
We have a plethora of mint. It looks so healthy and succulent. I’m always trying to think of ways to use it. Pasta With Rock Shrimp, Snap Peas & Mint Serves 4 Salt 12 oz gemelli pasta (or other similar size noodle) 1/2 lb sugar snap peas, trimmed and halved (about 2 cups) 3 Tbs […]
Continue ReadingHacked Chicken
I’ve been hacked!!! Yesterday, my twitter account was hacked. Of course, when I think of the word hacked, I think of the wonderful Hacked Chicken I used to eat at this amazing Chinese restaurant on the Boston Post Road in Larchmont, New York. My friend, Jessica, and I would always or this dish. It was […]
Continue ReadingGrandma’s Spaghetti
One of the most comforting of all comfort foods is my mother-in-law’s baked spaghetti. She told me how to make it, but it was never as good as when she made it. I even made it in her kitchen with her magic cast iron skillet, and did it exactly as I was told, but it […]
Continue ReadingRigatoni with Sweet Sausage & Tomato Sauce
Here is a recipe from the Sopranos. It’s really easy and you can make the sauce ahead. It’s amazing that the sauce has so few ingredients, but it’s big on flavor. Rigatoni with Sweet Sausage & Tomato Sauce Serves 6 1 lb Italian pork sausage 2 Tbs olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ […]
Continue ReadingCreamy Tomato Basil Pasta with Chicken
Tomatoes and Basil in January…. One of my favorite things to do is find things I already have to make dinner. This is what I came up with last night. I know most people would not have fresh basil in the fridge in January and, for that matter, cherry tomatoes off the vine, but I did! […]
Continue ReadingPenne & Cauliflower with Mustard Breadcrumbs
Holiday Madness! It’s only the first week of November and there is already a feeling of urgency in the air. The stores are full of people, lines are long, too few check out stands open. Retail is ridiculous in this day and age. You now have to shop (like you are buying wholesale or as […]
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