Low Fat and Dreamy, Chicken Stroganoff by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This time of year is all about hearty comforting foods. Traditional Stroganoff is made with thin slices of beef, onions, mushrooms, all sautéed in butter and combined with a rich sour cream sauce. This skinny recipe uses similar ingredients but with many reduced-fat replacements. For example, I’ve swapped the beef with boneless,…

Bowties with Spinach and Barley. by Catherine Pappas

Crushed Greek tomato and olive oil sauce by Nicholas Huffman

Pomodoro style sauce with black olives, capers and chillies adding subtle character. Rich stewed tomato depth of flavour freshened with the addition of tomato puree or pasatta at the very end of the cooking to refine. Great with pasta, as a base for braising vegetables with the addition of a little stock or as a condiment to meat,…

Penne with tomato pesto and smoked mozzarella by Jeff Basenberg

Ledson Family Hearty Lasagna by pescador

Fantastic lasagna from a homemade winery recipe

Pasta in Tomato-Chicken Curry Sauce by tigerfish

Hearty Seafood Cioppino Pasta by jason kim

We finally decided to make some real pasta besides our usual tomato sauce in a jar + noodles combination (which is fine with me and the kids) by making a super hearty cioppino pasta. Having only limited experience and knowledge with Italian cooking, we were surprised to find out that this cioppino dish originated from San Francisco…

Homemade Pierogis by David St. John

Pene ala Strider by Kimi

My husband came up with this dish one night, we love it and have it about once a week. It's light, refreshing and absolutely Delicious.

Gluten Free Spaghetti and Turkey Meatballs by Kyla

Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

For years I’ve been on the quest for a decadent tasting classic macaroni and cheese that’s low in calories and fat. All of a sudden a light bulb went off! I could doctor up one of the newer whole grain boxes but add all healthy ingredients, make it…

Porcini and Sweet pepper Sauce by Phyllis Smith

From the Madonna del Piatto blog and Letizia Matiacci, with gratitude.

Gnocchi and Peas with Pesto by Maria Filice

I opened my freezer this morning and saw peas, some left over uncooked gnocchi and a small container of pesto. Let me show you a little of this and that and take note........

Pasta e Fagioli Facile - Easy Pasta and Beans by Ann Harris

Just as the name implies! A delicious, healthy and hearty dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Pasta with Greens and Feta Cheese by Lindsey Ford

Simple, tasty recipe that the whole family will like. Instead of spinach, greens could include arugula, watercress or endive. For a more substantial meal, add shredded chicken.