Tomato Herb Pasta : Parentables - StumbleUpon. Here in Florida, my end-of-summer is just beginning.
It's still too hot to go without the air conditioning during the day, but at least early mornings and late evenings the air is cool enough to enjoy eating outdoors without breaking a sweat in the first 2 minutes. This recipe is from a brand new book called Southern Living 1001 Ways to Cook Southern, actually I really shouldn't call this just a cookbook, it's a massive 928 page reference guide to some of the best recipes our Southern states have to offer.
But don't think it's all about grits and fried chicken, Southern Living has adapted many favorites to be lighter, healthier, including this Tomato Herb Pasta. I've marked so many recipes that I want to try, including kid-favorites like S'more Puffs (buttery cracker + Hershey's Kiss + marshmallow) to Bourbon Glazed Pork Chops.
We've already tried the Quick Crawfish Etoufee and Scalloped Oysters (I'm going to modify both recipes a bit and get back to ya on these). Tomato Herb Pasta Serves 6. Pasta Pie. Cheesy, delicious and impressive Pasta Pie will have your family and friends amazed by your effots.
Believe it or not, it's simple to put together. Give it a try. See this recipe made on video here.With the enthusiasm my children showed for this recipe, you would have thought I reinvented the wheel. Spinach, Mushroom and Pesto Lasagna. When I was growing up, my Mom kind of took meatless Lenten meals to the extreme.
Not only was it forbidden to eat meat, she was fairly adamant about making sure we ate something that we really didn't like. There were no Friday night fish fries at the Legion Hall for us. The Different Types of Pasta: What Kind is on my Plate? - StumbleUpon. Pasta with Shrimp Recipes from Ina Garten - Barefoot Contessa Pasta - House Beautiful - StumbleUpon. Kabocha Turkey Pasta. After all these pumpkin dishes, you may be pumpkin-ed out at this point, but here’s one last dish you can make with any leftover pumpkin and turkey you may have, after the big day.
It’s a quick weeknight meal, but it also makes for a great appetizer course at a fall dinner party: kabocha turkey pasta. Not only do the colors scream “AUTUMN!” The nutty browned butter and sweet pumpkin taste like fall. The list of ingredients may be small, but by letting the butter, shallots and pumpkin really brown, the Maillard Reaction does all the heavy lifting, producing a wonderfully complex array of flavors. 50 Things to Make With Pasta Sauce : Recipes and Cooking. - StumbleUpon. Italian Recipes: Easy Baked Pastas at WomansDay.com. How to make homemade manicotti. On one of the first trips to my in-laws, before Lou and I were married, my mother-in-law-to-be Rita Cinquino served manicotti.
I had never, ever tasted anything so good before. And as much as I loved my husband back then, I have to say the manicotti might have sealed the deal. It certainly was a major factor in my lifetime commitment to him. Find Healthy Recipes, Nutrition Tips, and Guides to Healthy Eating - StumbleUpon. Italian Recipes. Cook Pasta with Cold Water and a Frying Pan for a Quick Dinner and an Easy Sauce - StumbleUpon. Picky Palate - StumbleUpon. Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce {My Go-To Dinner Saver!} - StumbleUpon. I am not (not!)
Exaggerating when I say this quick, creamy garlic alfredo sauce has changed how I view non-dinner nights. You know. Those nights when dinner just ain’t happening. Too many things going on. Springfield News-Leader. When you get home from a long day at the office or have a day full of tasks at home, pasta is a great dinner solution.
It’s quick, easy and can be very nutritious. My father, who does not like pasta, absolutely loved my Cajun pasta. It’s made with andouille sausage, green peppers and has a slightly creamy, slightly spicy tomato sauce (very slightly because a lot of people don’t like much spice). The angel hair with rosemary is very light, so if you like bold flavors, you probably won’t be a fan of this. Reluctant Gourmet Cooking Guide for Cooking at Home - StumbleUpon. Spaghetti and Meatball Pot Pie - StumbleUpon.
Remember those meatballs I made for a “special idea” on Friday?
Here is that idea, Spaghetti and Meatball Pot Pie. I took the concept and figured if pizza was a good pot pie, then spaghetti and meat balls would be too. This isn't as much a recipe as it is a process. I started by greasing the inside of ramekins (1 cup sized, 3 1/2” in diameter). Then I put in a mix of white and mild cheddar cheese. Next I add in two of the meatballs and sauce. Top that with some vermicelli that had been tossed in the sauce too. Another piece of cheese. For the crust, we made one order of our standard pizza dough and then cut out 3 1/2” circles. I rolled those out a little bigger and then pressed them over the top of the ramekins. Since I wanted the crust to be reminiscent of garlic bread, I made a glaze of butter, roasted garlic, parsley and thyme. I fired up Alexis' Big Green Egg to 450f and set it up in “convection oven” mode with the plate setter legs down.
About 15 minutes in, they started to brown. Pepperoni Pizza Puffs Recipe. TGIF, friends.
Elephantine: the baked mac and cheese - StumbleUpon. My favorite thing to eat, hands down, is noodles.
Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai... whatever way you make it, I like it. But mac and cheese is high up there on the list, especially baked mac and cheese. Is there anything more comforting? First things first: cook the pasta. Cruft: Lasagna Cupcakes - StumbleUpon. When Intelligentsia Coffee opened in Pasadena recently, I was intrigued the lasagna cupcakes they served.
The cupcakes are made by Heirloom LA, a catering business. About the size of a muffin, a single lasagna cupcake was a delicious meal. After seeing how much my daughter enjoyed them (she ate my entire cupcake and I had to order a second one), I decided I had to try making them at home. After a bit of research, here is my method. The girls love them and take them to school as lunch. The ingredients are fairly simple. Spray or wipe the cupcake tin with olive oil for prevent sticking and add a little flavor. Once you filled in the first layer, gently press another wrapper in, forming another cup. Once you've placed the second wrapper, repeat the filling as you see fit. A bit of Mozzarella cheese on top of it all. I baked them for 20 minutes at 375° F and then come out perfectly browned.
You can do pretty much anything you want as filling from more meats to a vegan version. Orecchiette-Meatball Caprese. Bacon and Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese - iVillage - StumbleUpon. Macaroni And Cheese: 10 Ultimate Recipes. "Indulge" With Dairy-Free Spinach Stuffed Shells. I can pack away some serious stuffed shells. Cheesy, warm and delicious, stuffed shells are the ultimate comfort food out there in my opinion. They’re also a great make-ahead dish for company. Whose eyes don’t widen when they see a huge pan of shells coming out of the oven? Cooking Momofuku at home - Momofuku for two - StumbleUpon. October 2, 2010 My mom is obsessed with keeping a stocked freezer, but I guess I don’t really take after her, because my freezer tends to be relatively empty, aside from random containers of stock/ramen broth, frozen dumplings and pierogi.
I admit, I store buy frozen chinese dumplings and pierogi for those times that I just don’t feel like cooking. I tell myself it’s because of ease and convenience, but really, I just love the taste of frozen pockets filled with deliciousness.