Posts Tagged ‘pasta’

Sausage, Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna

Posted by Nancy on January 18th, 2012

Since I found out that I had diabetes I have been reading a lot about the disease and quite frankly a lot of the articles are “doom and gloom”.   I am not saying you should not take the disease seriously, you should; it is serious!

But what I have found is an attitude that if you have diabetes you must be on your death bed.  I am nowhere near there believe me.   Sure I have to watch what I eat, be aware of carbohydrates and sugars in my diet, take my medicine as instructed and get plenty of exercise, but it is not the end of the world and for me it is not because of what I ate but rather heredity.  Yes I am overweight and this has contributed to the disease but the chances are pretty good even if I were skinny I would have the disease sometime in my lifetime.

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Taco Pasta Shells

Posted by Nancy on March 21st, 2011

Chili Powder

There is a difference between chili pepper and chili powder. Chili pepper consists solely of chili pods which have been dried, then powdered. Chili powder is a blend, of which ground chili pepper is used as a base (usually 80% of total volume), with the addition of spices such as cumin and Mexican oregano.

Chili Powder has a rich flavor, deep color, very little heat. This blend is the traditional backbone of many Mexican dishes, from burritos to tamales.  Serve with a shaker jar of crushed hot peppers on the side for those who like heat.  Handmixed from: Ancho chili pepper, cumin, garlic, Mexican oregano.

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Double-Edged Ceramic Mandoline Slicer

Posted by Nancy on November 11th, 2010

Marinated Zucchini with Bow Ties

Garden-fresh zucchini and tomatoes make a beautiful pasta, perfect for a warm summer night’s dinner. It can be served hot or at room temperature, either for four as a main course or for eight as a side dish – with grilled chicken, for instance.

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Arugula

Posted by Nancy on October 11th, 2010

This is an herb, vegetable or salad green, depending on the recipe.  Try it torn up as a salad on it’s own with chopped apples & blue cheese, or just add to a lettuce salad for a zip. A wonderful salad is made with spicy arugula,  shredded radiccio, a few seeded and sliced cucumbers and a simple vinaigrette. Or as a lettuce-replacement on a sandwich.  It can also replace spinach in many cooked spinach recipes.  (How about that famous American appetizer: spinach dip?)

Until a few years ago I had never heard of Arugula much less tasted it.  My daughter introduced me to it and I became an instant fan.

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Family Meals

Posted by Nancy on October 7th, 2010

Sitting down to a family meal should be one of the highlights of the day for everyone involved. In todays busy world too many families are eating fast food or eating on the go. Not enough children are eating healthy foods. Where obesity was once a problem only for adults it has become increasingly noticeable in children of all ages.

It is up to us as parents to teach our children from a young age healthy eating habits. There is nothing wrong with an occasional trip to Taco Bell (which I am very guilty of), but fast food should not be used every day for your main meal. Sure the fast food industry has tried to make meals healthier, but there is nothing to compare to sitting down once a day to a home cooked meal.

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Lemon Chicken with Olives and Ricotta

Posted by Nancy on December 4th, 2009

Tired of Turkey yet?  Still have a little left over?  I know I am and I do!   Truefully if I don’t see another turkey for a couple of months that will be all right with me.

So on that theme I had to come up with some recipes for the leftover turkey.  There are tons of them out there, but this one I have made before with chicken, so why not use the turkey instead?   The guys in my house (of which there are many) loved it.  I hope you will too!

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad

Posted by Nancy on April 8th, 2009

All the vibrant flavors of a Caesar dressing go wonderfully with pasta, making this the ideal way to enjoy the classic salad without the wilted lettuce that would result from making it ahead. Replacing the dressing’s traditional egg enrichment with creamy low-fat yogurt results in a dish that will keep far better for outdoor enjoyment. Quickly grilled chicken transforms it into a main dish. You could either make the chicken ahead, as described below, tossing it with the rest of the salad; or make the salad without that addition, grilling the chicken in your backyard or at the picnic site, slicing it, and draping the slices over each serving. Steak makes an excellent alternative to the chicken. If you like, serve the salad on a bed of Romaine lettuce leaves – a nod towards the original Caesar.

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Prosciutto, Spinach, and Pasta Casserole

Posted by Nancy on February 3rd, 2009

I am always on the lookout for tasty pasta dishes.  This is one that the whole family will enjoy.  I did not make mine with Prosciutto, but a domestic ham sliced very thin.   Try it as a side dish and you will not be disapppointed! Best of all you can make it before ahead of time and the flavors just get better!

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