Penne Puttanesca by Denise Sherin

Easy and quick pasta dish. I love kalamata olives, they add a nice briney bite to the dish.

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.

Basil-Walnut Pesto by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

To help mix the pesto with the cooked pasta, blend 4 to 6 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water into 1/2 cup pesto before tossing.

Zucchini con Anice by BearNakedBaker

Toffee (Candy) Apples by Karen Vivers

Although I don’t relish the shortening days and the dropping temperatures of the autumn and approaching winter, I do relish the food. I love the change of seasonal foods and of course all the celebrations that go with them. Although every season has its own foodie treats, autumn is for me, I think, my favourite. All those…

Warm Fennel & Chickpea Antipasto by Caroline Caron

Such a wonderful appetizer (or side dish) that reminds me of something rustic and Italian!

Tagliatelle with Asparagus by Frank Fariello

Chef Alessandro from Bolzano brings us this elegantly simple pasta dish, which can serve as s first course or even a second course if you like. You can visit Chef Alessandro's profile at http://www.cookeatshare.com/chefs/alessandro-103847.

Chicken Pasta Bowl with Asparagus and Sugar-pod Peas. by Doctor Jo

Chicken Pasta Bowl with Asparagus and Sugar-Pod Peas. A medley of Spring vegetable favorites makes this pasta bowl delicious and healthy.

Roasted Squash with Onion, Oregano & Mint by La Tavola Marche (farm, inn & cooking school)

A new spin on squash: oregano & mint instead of cinnamon & nutmeg. This is one of my favorite Mario Batali recipes - best used with butternut squash or turban pumpkins the meaty flesh makes for a hearty fall dish.