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Rotini with Pesto, Tomatoes and SpinachMy friend's daughter tasted this last year on a vacation and dubbed it the "Best Pasta Ever." I'll go along with her on that! It's a healthy and colorful vegetarian pasta dish that will serve 6 generously, or make heaped platefuls for 4 ravenous diners! I started with the recipe the chef gave her, but it was just a list of… |
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Florentine Salmon Brunch FrittataA hearty yet healthy brunch frittata that yields easily to substitutions. In place of spinach, think broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, zucchini. In place of vermicelli use other pasta shapes. Cheddar, mozzarella or goat cheese in place of Swiss. Other fresh herbs (basil, rosemary) in place of dill. |
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Cauliflower and PastaA tasty, filling easy to prepare dinner. |
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Rotini with Swiss ChardHealthy and delicious, this recipe is a stand-out as a vegetarian main dish or side dish. Simple preparation and quick cooking bring this pasta charmer to your table. Bump up nutrition by using whole wheat pasta. Fresh spinach can be subbed for chard. |
2 votes
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Garden Pasta SaladFresh herbs and veggies, plus a red wine vinagrette make this pasta salad a real summer treat. |
3 votes
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Gino's Alfredo SauiceAlfredo Sauce is the rage today and is used in many ways over food. Many restaurants feature this sauce and, it is available, in jars, in most grocery stores. In our home, we have used this sauce for many years i. I have learned this recipe from my mother, but have made some changes. I know you will like it. Try it. |
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Caesar saladThe salad's creation is generally attributed to restaurateur Caesar Cardini, an Italian immigrant who operated restaurants in Mexico and the United States. Cardini was living in San Diego but also working in Tijuana where he avoided the restrictions of Prohibition. His daughter Rosa (1928–2003) recounted that her father invented the… |
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Sausage, Peppers and OnionsSuch simple ingredients to make such a great meal. Cooked properly it could become one of your favorite meals. It's easy to prepare and makes a great anytime dinner. Leftovers, if there are any , go great with a baguette for a sandwich. The sausage can be sweet, hot or a combination of both, your choice. The bell peppers can be… |
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Italian Holiday StruffoliThese little balls of fried dough dipped in hot honey syrup are a holiday tradition for many Italian families. |
3 votes
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Bow Tie Pasta (Farfalle) with Tomatoes & BroccoliBased on a recipe from Barilla Pasta, this is a quick and delicious vegetarian meal, or a side to poultry, fish, beef or pork. |
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Chicken with Mushrooms and ArtichokesThis low-calorie and low-fat skillet entrée keeps the cleanup simple, and the kitchen cool. Very tasty! |
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Eggplant Pepper Egg ParmigianoMy Nonna's Eggplant specialty came to the table. Freshly grated parmesan cheese capped the eggplant and peppers to perfection. For a dedicated post...refer here: http://www.foodessa.com/2013/07/eggplant-pepper-egg-parmegiano.html |
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Spaghetti SaladFresh garden veggies are the stand-out in this pasta salad recipe -perfect for summer's garden harvest. Pretty as a picture when served in a clear glass bowl. Use 3/4 cup of your favorite Italian Dressing, or prepare the dressing below. VARIATIONS TO CONSIDER: Use whole grain spaghetti. Add chopped pepperoni and cubed mozzarella… |
4 votes
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Chicken in a herby tomato sauceDeliciously aromatic dish that virtually cooks itself |
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Chicken escalopes in a piquant pepper sauceTransform the humble chicken breast with this tangy sauce |
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