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Archive for the ‘Pasta’ Category

June 24th, 2008

Red pepper pasta

My girlfriend Kathy shared this recipe with me a long time ago. I don’t know where she got it, and we’ve each made a few modifications, but it remains a wonderful dish, flavorful, colorful, and fun! Warning: this is not a diet dish!
Red Pepper Pasta
1/4 c butter
1/4 c olive oil
2 large sweet red […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

June 16th, 2008

Pasta cooking techniques

Pasta is so easy to make, and is such a nice base for so many dishes. Although we often think of pasta as a fall and winter dish, don’t forget about pasta salads, the perfect way to enjoy a filling meal that isn’t too hearty on a hot day. Coming up in […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

June 10th, 2008

Fettucini with blue cheese basil sauce

If you’re all concerned about fat content, then go ahead and use skim yogurt and ricotta…if you must. It will still be delicious, but it won’t match the creamy goodness of the original. Whatever you do, do serve this to your family, even if it’s not often! Add a salad and rolls, and you’re all […]

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June 4th, 2008

Do you know the Sneaky Chef?

Missy Chase Lapine is the Sneaky Chef. Why? Because she specializes in sneaking vegetables into foods, sneaking the fat out, and sneaking good healthy foods onto the plates of your picky eaters! She’s worth a visit. Here’s a sample of what you’ll find there:
Fettuccine Don’t Be Afraid-O
Healthy fettuccine Alfredo? Tackling […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

May 5th, 2008

Introducing…

Arieanna, from Cooking Gadgets!!

Arieanna claims the title of Blogaholic, and was kind enough to share one of her favorite recipes with us.  For the best and latest in cooking tools and toys, visit Arieanna’s blog often!
Arieanna’s Mac and Cheese
2-4 cups pasta of your choice (macaroni, shells, etc)
2 cups grated cheese (use 2 varieties - I […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

April 15th, 2008

Spaghetti and meatballs

Spaghetti is a great way to enjoy some of your Master Mix Meatballs! And even though it’s very very easy to open up a jar or can of spaghetti sauce and simply heat it while the pasta’s boiling, it’s much nicer and tastier to make it yourself. And I can guarantee that you’ll find no […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 0 comments

April 14th, 2008

Sardinian lamb and couscous

Even though this is a really fast meal to prepare, it’s got the look of a show-off meal. I wouldn’t hesitate to serve it to anyone except my vegetarian friends!
Sardinian Lamb and Couscous
Olive oil
1/3 c pinenuts
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
Onion, chopped
Cauliflower (I used the orange variety), chopped
3 T lemon juice
2 t thyme
Salt and pepper
Small can […]

By Cyndi Lavin -- 3 comments

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