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Noodles/Pasta

Linguine with Broccoli and Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Plus A Giveaway

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How many of you are nursing a St. Patrick’s Day hangover? Well, today I’m going to share a hearty recipe that will help settle your stomach. This simple linguine with broccoli and creamy Parmesan sauce is so fast and easy to prepare so it’s a great Monday night , or when you’ve partied too much, [...]

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Steak and Cremini Mushroom Orzo Pilaf (Vegetarian Option)

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Orzo is a wheat pasta shaped liked grains of rice and barley. The word means barley in Italian and it’s a reference to the size and shape of the pasta. It is commonly used in Italian, Greek, and Middle Eastern cuisines with soups, salads, pilafs, casseroles, and as stuffing for peppers and squash. The delicate [...]

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(Lighter) Gouda Macaroni and Cheese, Plus Foodie Gifts

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When we moved to Europe one of the items that we always asked for in our care packages was boxes of macaroni and cheese. My husband and I so craved the taste of comfort food from home. (Back then I didn’t cook) Every time we tore open the shipment containers we grinned at the sight [...]

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Curried Chicken Farfalle Pasta & Cyber Monday

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Have you ever met anyone who didn’t like pasta? I haven’t. In fact it seems like everyone really loves it. The evidence is all around my neighborhood with it’s 5 Italian restaurants all within walking distance of each other. That’s crazy but at the same time a good thing as each has a specialty that [...]

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Easy Miso Udon Soup and My Favorite Soup and Stew Recipes

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“As the days grow short, some faces grow long.  But not mine.  Every autumn, when the wind turns cold and darkness comes early, I am suddenly happy.  It’s time to start making soup again.” ~Leslie Newman Before I begin let me tell you that I am not claiming this as an authentic Japanese recipe. (So please [...]

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Autumn Recipe Extravaganza

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Did you hear Autumn has arrived? Okay so maybe the cooler weather cooled you in. Autumn is my favorite season, is it yours too? This time of year brings some of my favorite ingredients. The first being pumpkins, or winter squash, persimmons, pomegranates, pears, brussels sprouts, and apples. Over the past few years I’ve accumulated [...]

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Spaghetti Tricolore Con Salsiccia di Maiale or Tricolored Spaghetti with Pork Sausage

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I love that Pavarotti quote. It is true, no matter what is happening in our lives, good or bad, and no matter how busy we are, we must stop to eat. But not just eat, we have to really take the time to enjoy our food. Sitting down to enjoy food is one of life’s [...]

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