Cuisine: Pasta
Pasta with Shrimp & Green Beans in Red Pepper Oil
Pasta with Shrimp & Green Beans in Red Pepper Oil - I love making a nice Sunday lunch. I happened to have some Key West pink shrimp, which is wild caught in the gulf. Unlike imported shrimp, wild-caught U.S. shrimp is unlikely to contain the drugs and chemicals that are used heavily on many international shrimp farms. Pink shrimp is found in the Gulf and South Atlantic. Those found off southwest Florida are often known as “Tortugas” or “Key West” pinks. These shrimp are known for their pink color and sweet taste. They are pink when raw, so they look like they are already cooked. Years ago, I was hired by a shrimp company for three days to make shrimp scampi demo samples at a Whole Foods convention. I have to say it was really fun!
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi
This Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi falls into the quick and easy department. I used Trader Joe's Lemon Pepper Pasta. However, you can use any kind of pasta.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Lemony, Dilly Chicken & Orzo Soup
My daughter Grace made this Lemony, Dilly Chicken & Orzo Soup. It's probably the best soup I have ever had! I ate 3 bowls!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Orzo Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Herbs
Since the grilling season is upon us, I think it’s great to have many make-ahead side dishes up your sleeve.
This salad with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs is a delicious and easy-to-make summer salad. It is made with orzo pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a simple lemon vinaigrette dressing. The salad is light and refreshing, and it is perfect for a picnic, potluck, or barbecue. Feel free to add some cheese, like feta or fresh mozzarella.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
French Onion Spaghetti Pie
For my vegetarian friends, here is a French Onion Spaghetti Pie, which is a quick and easy weeknight meal. I did not have any Gruyère cheese on hand, so I used cheddar and Monterey jack.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Dan Dan Noodles with Shiitakes, Pork, Pickled Mustard Greens, & Spicy Chili Oil
My husband bought me this cookbook for my birthday called Shroom: Mind-bendingly Good Recipes for Cultivated and Wild Mushrooms. I made these noodles, which were delicious. I used Swiss chard instead of mustard greens.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken Sopa Seca de Fideo
Chicken Sopa Seca de Fideo is a dry soup made with thin pasta that is sautéd and browned and combined with tomatoes, onions and garlic and cooked in a broth.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Green Chili Macaroni & Cheese
This Green Chili Macaroni & Cheese is one of our family favorite recipes. We call it Grandma's macaroni. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe years ago. I make this when I'm tired. I usually have all the ingredients in the pantry.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Spinach Noodle Kugel for Passover
Spinach Noodle Kugel is a great recipe that can be made for Passover. Passover and Easter usually fall around the same time of year, and this kugel recipe is a traditional Jewish dish with kosher-for-Passover noodles, or for the rest of the year, using regular noodles.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Confetti Orzo Salad
Doesn't this Confetti Orzo salad look like a celebration? It's super fresh and lemony tasting and perfect for any party!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
