I am so excited to share with you a super easy, super tasty, baked tomato and Feta for pasta. It is hugely popular and currently trending on TicTok.
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Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup
Whether you want a hearty and satisfying meal for dinner or you are planning a special meal for company, Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini is a great option. It packs a lot of flavor in each steaming bowlful.
Sweet Potato Ravioli
If you are looking to make a dish that is just a little extra special, these sweet potato ravioli are just that. Tender little pouches filled with a mixture of sweet potato and sour cream served on a plate of sage-infused cream. If you substitute vegetable broth for the chicken, you have a lovely vegetarian meal. Continue Reading
Creamy Pasta Crab Salad (Quick & Easy Recipe)
Creamy Pasta Crab Salad (Quick & Easy Recipe)
Craving something light, creamy, and satisfying but not sure what to make? Pasta Crab Salad is a simple and flavorful option that comes together quickly with just a few everyday ingredients. It combines tender pasta, sweet imitation crab, crisp celery, fresh herbs, and a touch of feta in a creamy dressing that’s both refreshing and filling. It’s simple to make, perfect for lunch or a quick dinner, and easy to double when needed. Whether served in a bowl, a lettuce cup, or tucked into a soft roll, it’s a refreshing change of pace.Continue Reading
Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole
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
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 ReadingAll-American Macaroni Salad & Fireworks!
Light up the grill and bring out the hotdogs, burgers, chicken or steaks. Add the sides and get ready to celebrate! Memorial Day is the kick-off of the backyard get-togethers that continues through Labor Day with the 4th of July right in the middle. What is one favorite side that shows up at each celebration? Yes, All-American Macaroni Salad.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.Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
What do you think of when you are hankering for your favorite comfort food? When you just want to sit down and dig in to something that makes you happy to eat. Maybe it even evokes special memories. For many people it is a plate full of warm-your-tummy, creamy, homemade macaroni and cheese.
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.