Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil by John Spottiswood

This is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to any grilled meat or vegetable entree. It can also stand on it's own or be paired with a salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's a great, easy recipe to add to your list of staples. Using a good olive oil is key here. I…

Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta Pasta by John Spottiswood

This is yet another wonderful Italian recipe that I've adapted from Marcella Hazan's classic "Essentials of Italian Cooking". This one is good enough that my wife put a little smily face in the upper corner of the recipe and wrote "It's a keeper!". I think you'll feel the same way. We served this for friends with a wonderful citrus…

Macaroni Salad Primavera by Smokinhotchef

Bursting with garden fresh veggie flavors and color, this salad is great for on the go and complements any meal indoors or out!!

5 Vegie Carbonara by Brett Ede

macaroni and cheese by Carol Teng

A delicious, easy to cook meal.

Thai Peanut Noodle Salad by Kellie

Cold Thai peanut noodle salad made with soba noodles, red pepper, broccoli slaw and topped with a creamy coconut peanut sauce.

Luncheon Pasta Salad by Salad Foodie

A refreshing light pasta salad for a main dish luncheon or summer potluck. I like small or medium shell pasta, but elbow, ditalini or bow tie pastas are good choices too.

Spinach & Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Butter by spele

I love to eat vegetarian, when it's not boring. This is one of my favorite gnocchi recipes. Easy and tasty.

Sesame Noodle Salad by Karen

A cold noodle salad with homemade peanut sauce. Great dish to bring to a summer potluck. Hearty enough to be an entree, but really just a salad. For those who can not go without meat, 4 oz. of cooked chicken can always be added.

Penne Pasta with sun dried tomatoes and chili by Brett Ede

Mushroom, Lemon Orzo by Jennifer Parks

So delicious and easy! Always a crowd pleaser! Oh, and the recipe makes a ton!