Good For The Heart Grilled Salmon Pasta & Salmon Swiss Chard Quiche. Real evening off with my honey.
Not the kind where I have to scoot off back to my desk to finish one more chapter. Real walk with the pups. Not the kind I quickly run them around the block wishing they wouldn't play hide and seek for 20 minutes. Real adult conversation with my mother. The kind that leaves me feeling punched to a pulp but hopeful and strong.
It's easy to think of everyday things as regular happenings. I spent pretty much the last two weeks split between the work laid out before me and the TV turned to Egypt. Simple San Marzano Pasta e Fagioli. This is the story of how I bought 5 ingredients from Trader Joe’s and made one of my favorite dinners of all time.
The story begins with Lunch Envy as I watched my friend and coworker eat her saucy baby pasta with all those tiny chopped veggies in that creamy tomato base in the beloved teacher’s lounge. The place where great lunch ideas are born, right? I asked for the recipe before she had even taken one bite. Like the recipe-hungry food-bloggin’ girl that I am.
To develop the story for you, things have been pretty crazy for us lately. Creamy Tuna Pasta Salad With Greek Yogurt. I have always had a habit of finding ways to “healthy up” recipes that catch my eye.
For the most part, I’m successful in my attempts – though I wish I could say that success carries over to my baking adventures. As much as I would like to think there are ways to healthy up certain baked goods, I think it’s safe to agree that some desserts are best left alone to enjoy as they were meant to me (in moderation of course). Skinny alfredo mac.
I can’t get enough mac and cheese as the cold weather moves in.
There is something about a big bowl that just warms up winter nights and makes everyone in my house happy! My skinny version of Mac and Alfredo is a huge winner with my family! The cottage cheese and mozzarella blend into a delicious sauce that gives me all the cheesy flavor I’m looking for, with less than 300 calories per serving! Stuffed Shell Recipes. With the holiday season quickly approaching, we're reminded of our never-ending need for shareable, large-portion recipes.
We love lasagna, casseroles, and soups, but one of our favorite family-style dishes doesn't seem to be getting the attention we think it deserves. Stuffed shells are one of the absolute best things to make when you're feeding a group -- they're easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and are basically portioned for individuals and groups at the same time. The best part? Pasta with Spinach and Edamame Recipe. Vegan Pasta Recipes. Spaghetti With Lemon And Olive Oil. Lemon pasta salad. For me, cooking and entertaining are other creative outlets I enjoy – I’m all about easy, simple (but still really tasty) food.
I served up the below items at a recent (pre 4th of July) BBQ, among other staples like fruit, salad, fries, etc… but these seemed to be a real crowd pleaser. And since it’s prime time for barbeques, I thought I would share… Lemon Pasta (made a day in advance and served cold) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup chicken broth 1-2 lemons (juice and zest) 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 pound pasta 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese - ½-1 bag of baby arugula - 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved - 1 10 oz package of frozen peas, thawed Cook pasta: Boil water and start to cook pasta according to package directions.Saute garlic: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Mini Sliders *The key is to serve up your sliders on Hawaiian sweet rolls. Angel Hair with Zucchini and Tomatoes. Angel hair tossed with summer zucchini and tomatoes fresh from the garden.
The perfect meatless meal you'll be craving again and again. Serve this with plenty of Parmigiano Reggiano! Hope everyone had a great weekend, I was away in Seattle for a few days for the Blogher Food Convention so I thought I would share one of my older recipes I love from the archives, perfect for this time of year. This is easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes. For those on gluten-free diets, use brown rice pasta instead. Angel Hair with Zucchini and Tomatoes Skinnytaste.comServings: 4 • Size: divide in 4 equal servings • Old Points: 5 • Points+: 7 ptsCalories: 254.4 • Fat: 5.7 g • Protein: 7.4 g • Carb: 51.0 g • Fiber: 7.8 g • Sugar: 2.6 Ingredients: While pasta is cooking, in a large saute pan, heat pan on medium-high flame, add oil when pan is hot. Seashells with basil, tomatoes, and garlic. July 8, 2012 This seashell pasta dish was a big hit at our 4th of July gathering and it’s perfect for any outdoor cookout or picnic!
For outdoor get-togethers, I prefer to take side dishes that don’t have to be kept warm or cold; just to make it easier. Since this one doesn’t have any mayo, it’s perfect served at room temperature. Seashells with basil, tomatoes, and garlic (adapted from Sunset Magazine, June 2012) 1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped or minced 3/4 t. sea salt 1/2 t. red pepper flakes 1 pt. small cherry or teardrop tomatoes (I used sugar plums) 1 lb medium seashell pasta 1/2 c. Combine oil, garlic, pepper flakes and salt and simmer on very low heat for 5 minutes or so; being careful not to burn the garlic. Remove from heat and place in a large bowl. Meanwhile, cook pasta as package directs for al dente in a large pot of salted water. Voila! Enjoy!
BigSis’ Vegan Twist: This recipe would be a piece of cake to veganize. Spaghetti with asparagus and parma ham. Simplicity is often best when it comes to cooking, and in this dish the delectable umami-rich tastes of asparagus and Parma ham are allowed to shine through and flavour the pasta.
Serves 4 Ingredients: Method:Remove the outer skins from the asparagus, then boil gently in plenty of salted boiling water. Remove, and slice diagonally. Boil the spaghetti in plently of salted boiling water, but remove 2 minutes before the end of the standard cooking time. Mexican Stuffed Shells – The Way to His Heart. Ww beef stroganoff. Spinach and artichoke. I was 19 the first time I tried it.
It was during those experimental college years, where peer pressure makes you do things you wouldn't normally do. Things I wouldn't dream of doing now - like staying up past 11 for no reason, going to football games and taking a Country Western Social Dance class.