Chicken and Orzo Salad with Peanut Dressing
June 12, 2017
This chicken and orzo salad is super quick and super easy to prepare – and is super delicious, too! While the orzo is cooking, I chop the roast chicken, green onions, cilantro and jalapeño pepper. Then, while the pasta is cooling, I whisk up the deeply flavorful dressing – comprised of soy sauce, peanut butter,… Read more »
Quick Eggplant and Mushroom Pappardelle
February 28, 2017
My fabulous, smart, handsome, supportive husband, Robert also loves to cook. (Yes, he is pretty perfect!) Robert’s maternal grandparents came from Italy and he grew up enjoying big traditional Italian Sunday dinners at his Uncle Billy’s house. When he’s in the kitchen, Robert channels his Italian roots, crafting great pasta dishes – always without a… Read more »
Spinach Farfalle Bolognese
December 12, 2016
When I was growing up, my Dad’s two sisters lived in Denver and their families all came to our house for Christmas Eve dinner. Mom always made this dish because (1) it’s a crowd pleaser, (2) she could make it ahead (especially important during the holidays!), and (3) it expands easily – so as our… Read more »
Quick Shrimp Scampi Three Ways
May 25, 2016
I have been eating some version of shrimp scampi since I was a little girl, and have always loved it. Not surprising, since I love most dishes with butter and garlic in them! When getting ready to share my recipe for shrimp scampi, I got to thinking – what is the history behind this delectable… Read more »
Broccoli, Mushroom, Spinach and Cheese Pasta
March 14, 2015
This vegetarian pasta dish is very flexible. As indicated in the variation below, you can use lots of different vegetables and cheeses to suit your taste. I love the combination of the broccoli, spinach, mushrooms, Parmesan and Fontina cheeses that are in the original recipe, but I also switch it from time to time for variety! Save Print… Read more »
Turkey Stuffed Pasta Shells
February 25, 2015
I was intimidated by stuffed shells for years – they just looked so complicated to prepare. But, I did love the presentation, and the deliciousness. Once I finally decided to give them a go, I found they’re surprisingly easy to make, and now I serve them all the time! This recipe is impressive looking and… Read more »
Tuna Pasta Salad with Pesto Dressing
August 16, 2013
I found this salad recipe buried in my mom’s files; it was given to her by Marne Kellogg — a friend to us both and the daughter of my parents’ good friends Margie and Jack Davis. When I make it, I use my favorite Spinach Basil Pesto recipe, and substitute shelled edamame for the green… Read more »
Curried Chicken Pasta Salad
July 17, 2013
What could be better on a hot summer day than a cool and refreshing summer salad of roasted chicken, pasta, apple and celery tossed with a delicious mango-curry sauce. Another timeless recipe out of my mom’s recipe box that never disappoints. It is one of our favorites to take to outdoor summer concerts at the… Read more »
Turkey Sausage Penne Marinara
March 30, 2013
I created this dish one night when I was craving pasta, and we had all of these ingredients on hand. I used a purchased marinara sauce with black olives and artichokes; this recipe is very flexible so use whichever sauce you are in the mood for! Save Print Turkey Sausage Penne Marinara Serves: 6 Ingredients 1½… Read more »
Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
February 12, 2013
I follow lots of wonderful food bloggers via Facebook, and a few weeks ago I decided to make the Sun-dried Tomato Chicken Pasta posted by Becky of the Two Bite Club. The recipe seemed like it would be right up my alley – quick, easy, ingredients on hand, and full of flavor. All I can… Read more »
