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Farfalle with Tomatoes, Basil and Hot Italian Sausage
That’s right, I said sausage. And not those greasy pork sausages either. Nice, lean chicken sausages. Still packed with flavor, […]

Spicy Thai Peanut Shrimp with Green Beans
Not everything in my kitchen is made from scratch. If it was, I could probably have a new post for […]
Linguine with Artichokes and Red Lentil Sauce
This is a great recipe for a main course. It can be made as-is for a vegetarian dish or you […]

Eggplant Bolognese
In a side-by-side, there is no comparison with traditional meaty bolognese; they are simply two different beasts. But to take this dish for what it is, it’s great in its own right.
Butternut squash triangoli
Last night’s dinner was inspired by a package of butternut squash triangoli that we had picked up at Trader Joe’s. […]
Autumn Veggie Lasagna
INGREDIENTS: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 pound Italian chicken sausage 2 […]
Beet and Greens Pasta
Ingredients 1 bunch of beets, diced, with greens 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 shallot, diced a pinch of dried red […]
Shrimp with Feta and Orzo
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta 1/2 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 1/4 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp […]
Gnocchi
Ingredients 2 pounds Russet potatoes 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 large egg, lightly beaten Directions Preheat your […]
Mac and Cheese
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup cottage cheese 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon dry mustard a pinch of cayenne a […]
Couscous Salad with Chickpeas, Dates and Cinnamon
Ingredients 3 scallions 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon black […]
Garden Vegetable Pasta
Ingredients 1 package (16 oz) whole wheat spaghetti or your favorite pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium carrots, sliced […]
Lemon-Basil Vegetables and Noodles
Ingredients 2 cups chopped broccoli 2 cups chopped cauliflower 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1 large onion, chopped 1 cup […]
Cold Sesame Noodles
Ingredients 1 pound whole wheat thin spaghetti (or whatever thin noodles you prefer 1/3 cup chopped peanuts, unsalted 1 bunch […]
Mexican Turkey Stuffed Shells
1 pound ground turkey, cooked 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon […]
Black Bean Lasagna Rolls
Ingredients 8 lasagna noodles, uncooked (I prefer whole wheat) 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta […]
Cavatappi with White Beans and Onions
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, halved & sliced thinly, lengthwise 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 2 red […]
Nutty Pumpkin Ravioli
Ingredients Serves 6 Ravioli 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup ground walnuts (toasted), plus extra […]
Cottage Cheese Pasta
Ingredients 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1 cup chopped tomatoes plenty of chopped fresh basil 1/2 clove chopped garlic 1 tablespoon […]