Pasta
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Chicken and Noodles
Thank you Pastures and Plates for a great idea for snowy weekend cooking! Continue reading
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Mystery solved….what to do with leftover spaghetti noodles
In a very random conversation last week at work, my friend shared that she had made a frittata with leftover spaghetti (no sauce, mind you). I replied “I always make too much and throw it out”. Laura is with us… Continue reading
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Sweet Corn Risotto with Sauteed Shrimp
DELISH! Risotto is something I never tried before, as it seemed too complicated. Wow, was I wrong. You’ll see several of my favorite risotto recipes here, and glad to add this one as a main dish. Here’s the finished product: As… Continue reading
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Chicken Mushroom Lasagna
The price and ease of a rotisserie chicken makes chicken creations very attractive in our busy lives. This recipe was shared with me by a very good friend, Betty! Meet Betty: Ignore the fact that her hubster has on that… Continue reading
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Fresh Asparagus Risotto
I had never made risotto until last fall, but if you have a little extra time to devote, it’s really amazing. I adapted this recipe from Rice Select arborio rice, which is risotto. If you don’t know what arborio rice is,… Continue reading
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A New Twist on Spaghetti (with yard bird)
You might wonder what yard bird is — at my house, that is what chicken is referred to by the hub. We still eat it but probably not as much as I would like. However, this little invention is pretty… Continue reading
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Homemade Noodles
Just in time for the holidays! My kids grew up loving homemade chicken and noodles at grandmas. Well, it’s time for the grown up kids to make them on their own 🙂 So, here’s a pretty close version of… Continue reading
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Lasagna “Soup”
When my kids were growing up, I wasn’t able to be very creative in the kitchen because 1. Too busy outside keeping up with the animals and helping my kids in the arena, and teaching full time, and 2. They… Continue reading
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Roasted Broccoli Alfredo (for Lent or anytime!)
A Delicious Option for Lent (or anytime!) Need a new idea for Lent or just love delicious pasta? Please check out Kristal’s yummilicious dish! Continue reading


