Summer gatherings at my home always had two constants – laughter echoing around and a massive bowl of my Nonna’s antipasto pasta salad. Memories of neighbors and relatives eagerly awaiting the unveiling of her pasta masterpiece are as vivid as yesterday. The vibrant colors of the ingredients mingling with the delectable aroma set the perfect […]
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One of the things I cherish most about my family is the rich tapestry of our shared meals. A particular summer comes to mind when my grandmother, a talented cook with an undeniable Greek heritage, decided to surprise us. In the warmth of the season, she made an extraordinary Greek pasta salad, infusing the flavors
Who says comfort food has to be extravagant or costly? This delightful casserole that will leave you feeling content and fulfilled. Our Pasta Shells with Ground Beef recipe is a perfect embodiment of comfort food simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, this dish comes together effortlessly, allowing you to savor its
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Raise your hand if you love washing lots of dishes every night! Anyone, anyone? Bueller? No takers?! By the time you get dinner on the table, you are tired! There is nothing worse than staring at a completely destroyed kitchen. An easy one pot pasta meal to the rescue, not only is it a quick meal but
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We drove from one side of the country to the other, stopping for a few weeks to see family. The first leg of our trip was smooth, but exhausting. Though it took me almost a week to feel human again, we were lucky to enjoy good times as my parents got to know – and
Spring Pasta Salad Read Post »
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 4 ounces linguine pasta 1 cup heavy cream 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 green onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 green bell pepper, sliced
Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta Read Post »
Ingredients: 1 pound vermicelli pasta 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound medium shrimp – peeled and deveined 3 tablespoons minced garlic 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions: Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water with vegetable oil until al dente. Meanwhile, place the shrimp in boiling salted water for 3
Easy Garlic Shrimp Pasta Read Post »
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked rotini pasta 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups vegetable oil for frying 2 cups flour 4 eggs, beaten 2 cups Italian seasoned bread crumbs 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 (16 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 ½
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Today’s recipe passed the three thumbs up test with flying colors. The lemon, thyme salted chicken is good on its own but when the chicken is sliced up and served on a bed of pasta with a savory lemon sauce, not only does the meal become a hit, I get the satisfaction of relishing in
Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken over Pasta Read Post »
Ingredients : 1/2 pound angel hair pasta 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken cutlets 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon (a pinch) crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc Zest and juice of 1
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