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Gino's Noodle DoughNoodles, in many forms, have been a staple food in many parts of the world for centuries. China, Japan, Italy all take credit for creating the noodles. However, the earliest records appear in a book written between AD25 to 220 in China. No matter the origin, noodles have been a staple food, relatively cheap, quick to prepare and… |
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Vegetable LasagnaLasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of ingredients and/or chopping daunt you.(I just consider it my afternoon therapy session.) The veggies are cut in small pieces to layer better between noodles. Sub any combo of veggies preferred… |
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Garden Marinara Sauce with SpaghettiThis marinara is chock full of veggies, and served atop whole grain spaghetti noodles, makes a guilt-free pasta entrée. Use the last of summer’s garden tomatoes, or use canned if time is short. It fills your whole home with a wonderful Italian aroma as it cooks! |
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Low Fat and Dreamy, Chicken StroganoffThis 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,… |
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Crushed Greek tomato and olive oil saucePomodoro 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,… |
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