Pasta with Peaches, Prosciutto and Arugula is a fresh, healthy and delicious celebration of the flavors of Italy. Affiliate links were used in this post to link to items I am discussing. I was torn about whether to post this–the dish was delicious, but the pictures not so much. I obviously did not have any…
Mafalde Pasta with Morel Mushrooms and Asparagus
Mafalde Pasta with Morel Mushrooms and Asparagus encompasses everything magical about spring: bright, tender shoots of green asparagus, and mushrooms that can only be found with a walk in the woods, suddenly pleasant after several months of cold. I am tardy with sharing this recipe, however, since my own spring turned magical with a trip…
Healthy Lasagna
This easy Healthy Lasagna is stuffed full of lean protein and delicious vegetables for a complete one dish meal. I am not sure if this post qualifies as sponsored, so just to cover my bases: I was paid a small stipend to appear on TV discussing the lasagna that this lasagna is adapted from. This…
Macaroni and Cheese: Penne Pasta with Cheddar Cheese, Avocado and Lime; Review of Melt
Penne Pasta with Cheddar Cheese, Avocado and Lime is a fantastic and flavorful twist on Macaroni and Cheese, and because it is made on the cook top, it is also fast and easy! Affiliate links have been used to link to items I am discussing. You guys have probably noticed this note, either at the…
Noodles and Veggies Stir Fried in an Asian Peanut Butter Sauce
Proof that the brain is a muscle like any other: since my surgery, i.e., since all these weeks of not really using my brain and just reading guilty pleasure regency romances (yes I admit it!), I have writer’s block. Maybe not big time true writer’s block, the way some long suffering novelist might get, but…
Mexican Pasta Bake with Ground Beef and Sour Cream: Using Community Cookbooks
Mexican Pasta Bake with Ground Beef and Sour Cream is the best of American comfort food livened up with healthy vegetables and Mexican herbs and spices. This next installment in my series using community cookbooks comes from the most wonderfully named little book: “…On The Border…By The Sea…” Cookbook Contributed by the Women of The…
Pasta with Spice-Infused Ground Lamb and Green Peas: Review of Spices and Seasons
Pasta with Spice-Infused Ground Lamb and Green Peas is delicious fusion comfort food, offering up the best of Italian and Indian cuisines. Affiliate links were used in this post, but only to link to items I would be discussing and linking to anyway. Further, I was given a free copy of Spices and Seasons, as well as…
Rosemary Mustard Pork Tenderloin and Pasta with Mushrooms and Peas: Review of The Glorious Vegetables of Italy
Rosemary Mustard Pork Tenderloin and Pasta with Mushrooms and Peas is a stunning spring recipe that your guests will drool over. A copy of The Glorious Vegetables of Italy was sent to me by the publishers for an honest review. Affiliate links were used to link to items I am discussing in this post. I…
Farro Pasta with Pineapple, Sausage and Goat Cheese
It all started with pineapples. I had never been a huge pineapple fan, but then I spent my honeymoon in Thailand and fell in love with the fruit. Ate it constantly. My favorite breakfast (for this sweet toothed Westerner) was a Thai crepe stuffed with grilled pineapple and drizzled with sweet coconut cream. I am…