Tender egg noodles, chunks of chicken, bits of onion and bell pepper in a cheesy, creamy sauce then topped with crunchy almonds is what makes creamy chicken noodle casserole a most comforting dinner meal everyone loves.Continue Reading
Shaela’s Caprese Bow Tie Pasta Salad
How many kids do you know that pack food ingredients when they come for a summertime visit to their grandparents home? Along with her clothes, personal belongings and a summer reading book, Shaela brought bow tie pasta, fresh Mozzarella and a list of other ingredients she would need from my garden and the market. Caprese Pasta Salad was a hit when she made it for her family back home and she was so excited to make a special dinner for her PopPop and I.Continue Reading
Pasta Pesto and Peas Green Food for St Patrick’s Day
You may be thinking Pasta Pesto and Peas sounds Italian. And you’d be right. Pesto is a sauce originating in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria, Italy. The ancient Romans used to eat a similar paste called moretum, which was made by crushing garlic, salt, cheese, herbs, olive oil and vinegar together.Continue Reading
Pasta Shells with Cheese Filling
Have you used up all of your delicious Thanksgiving dinner left-overs? How about an easy and yummy dish with tender pasta shells and a creamy, cheesy filling for a lovely meal. Serve pasta shells with cheese filling, a side salad, bread and maybe even a glass of wine on a candle-lit table for an extra special dinner.Chicken Riggies
Are you from the Utica-Rome area of New York state? If so, you are probably very familiar with this regional specialty. Chicken Riggies or sometimes called, Utica Riggies is an Italian-American pasta dish native to the Utica-Rome area of New York State. It is a pasta dish usually consisting of chicken, rigatoni and hot or sweet peppers in a spicy cream and tomato sauce.