Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad by Salad Foodie

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini, a small pasta often used in soups (this can be hard to locate but Barilla sells a one pound box.) Or substitute your own small pasta FAV such as elbows or shells.

Pesto~Garlic~Pecan Pasta by "Cheffie Cooks"

Perfect for Pasta night especially on a hot summer evening!

Fusilli Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Sweet Peppers by Kyle Dalakas

Fusilli Salad with Fresh Cilantro and Sweet Peppers is a healthy, delicious, healthy side dish for your Memorial Day celebrations! Try this for your cookout or picnic! A simple, no fuss recipe!

Habanero Penne and Cheese by Kyle Dalakas

Habanero Penne and Cheese is a spicy, delicious twist on the traditional mac and cheese! Try this for dinner tonight!

Chicken~Cheddar Rotini Bake by "Cheffie Cooks"

Great casserole for your family, we love fresh fruit as a side dish!

NONNA ROSA’S LEFTOVER MEAT SAUCE SOUP WITH ORZO PASTA by For the Love of Italian Cooking

Do you have leftover ground meat sauce and are looking for a new way to use it? Then whip up this simple, comforting soup in less than 20 minutes. With the cooler days of fall and winter approaching, this dish is sure to warm up your body and soul.

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon) by Salad Foodie

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09) does just that. I stayed fairly close to its version and am glad I did. We loved the smoky flavor bacon imparts to cheesy pasta, and the extra zing from hot sauce. You will need a broiler-safe baking dish or pan for this. I used…

Broccoli Parmesan Fettuccine by "Cheffie Cooks"

Excellent main dish on the weeknights when you want some type of pasta.

Quick cooking Chicken Broth Noodle Soup by "Cheffie Cooks"

Feeling a tad under the weather? This Chicken Noodle soup may just be the remedy!

Stuffed Pasta Shells by Saru

For kids of all ages....Just as tasty hot or cold.Freezes well.

Broccoli-Macaroni Casserole by RecipeKing

Broccoli-Macaroni Casserole-is an easy and quick to assemble recipe for a delicious Italian style side dish. This casserole is loaded with cheese, vegetables and spices. It is also a healthy, low calories, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, low carbohydrates, vegetarian, heart-healthy, Weight Watchers PointsPlus friendly recipe.

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes by Robyn Savoie

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the refrigerator, the cold ruins their taste and texture. Keep them right on the counter so they'll be sweeter and juicier.

Gnocchi by J. Gino Genovesi

If you have never had gnocchi, you are in for a great dish. I refer to my dish as Gnocchi even though the dough contains no potatoes.. Many areas refer to this dish as Cavetelli. What ever they are called, they are a superior meal. When ever my children come home or during Easter and Christmas, this is what they ask for.…

Macaroni and Cheese w/ Jalapenos & Peppers by Catherine Pappas