Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta, cooked ( I like to use spinach fettichine)1/2 cup chunky...
Soup for Sick Days (Aka Poor Man’s Polenta)
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal (not a cornmeal mix) or 1 cup white cornmeal...
Mushroom Fried Rice
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil or 2 tablespoons canola oil8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned...
Fusilli With Prosciutto and Peas
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray3 ounces very thin slices prosciutto, chopped3 tablespoons extra virgin olive...
Spaetzels
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup water1/4...
Cream of Wheat Pancakes
Ingredients: 3 cups pancake mix3 cups cream of wheat4 cups 1% low-fat milk, lowfat6...
Pasta With Swiss Chard
Ingredients: 4 ounces dried bow tie pasta or 4 ounces mostaccioli pasta6 ounces swiss...
Barley Pilaff
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil2 garlic cloves, chopped1 teaspoon cumin2 cups pearl barley, rinsed...
Caribbean Rice
Ingredients: 2 cups hot cooked rice1 (11 ounce) cans mandarin orange segments8 ounces canned...
Mithi Sevai (Sweet and Dry Vermicelli)
Ingredients: 200 g vermicelli, broken into 1 inch pieces ( sevai)150 g sugar400 ml...
Fresh Herb, Chili and Lemon Spaghettini
Ingredients: 1 large lemons3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt450...
Mushroom Barley Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cooking oil2 cups finely chopped onions1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced2 cloves...
Party Chicken and Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 16 ounces rotini pasta4 cups cubed cooked chicken1 cup thinley sliced celery1/2 cup...
Smoked Cheddar Cornbread With Scallions and Red Pepper
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow cornmeal1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted6 tablespoons sugar3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...
Turkish-Ish Salad
Ingredients: 6 ounces israeli couscous1/2 cup spring onions, thinly sliced1/2 persian cucumbers ( can...
Lasagna the Lazy Way
Ingredients: 1 lb small shell pasta or 1 lb elbow macaroni1 lb ground turkey15...
Garlic Soup That Cures What Ails You (Aka Hangover Soup)
Ingredients: 2 large heads of garlic, separated into cloves, unpeeled 6 cups browned vegetable...
Fettuccine With Sage Butter, Bacon and Artichokes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter1/2 cup very coarsely chopped fresh sage leaves1/2 cup cooked...
Peanut Butter and Ginger Noodles
Ingredients: 8 ounces organic whole wheat noodles ( I used flat noodles)1/2 cup peanut...
Really Rich Spaghetti Bolognese – ‘goodfellas’ Style
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb1 cup sun-dried tomato paste2...
Low Carb Pasta
Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy flour1/2 cup protein powder1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt1/2...
Beefy rice
Ingredients: 1 cup long cooking rice ( I insist on Uncle Ben’s)2 cans beef...
Northwoods Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice1 3/4 cups chicken broth or 1 3/4 cups vegetable...
Velvety Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms
Ingredients: 12 ounces al dente pasta1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1...
Nancy’s Sesame Noodles (Cold)
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons peanut butter1/2 teaspoon sugar3 teaspoons water ( see directions)1 dash Tabasco...
California Rice
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked white rice4 ounces canned diced green chilies10 -12 ounces monterey...
Indian Sweet Saffron Rice With Raisins and Pistachios
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice ( NO other substitution)2 cups water1/3 teaspoon saffron threads...
Marshall Field’s Turkey Salad Oriental
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1 lb turkey breast, julienne or bite size1/4 lb green onions1/4...
Lebanese Bulgur
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil1 onions, chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried basil1 cup...
Jasmine Rice with Shallots, Cumin and Red Pepper
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup jasmine rice1 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth3 large...
Milk-rice Horchata
Ingredients: 1 cup rinsed white rice4 cups water2 cinnamon bark1 (5 ounce) cans evaporated...
Perfect Basic White Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon butter (optional) Directions:...
Lillian’s Spring Onion and Ginger Noodles
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh thin egg noodles or 12 ounces dried thin egg noodles1...
“company’s Coming” Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup rice, uncooked1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans beef consomme soup1 (10 1/2...
Paula’s Easy Lasagna
Ingredients: noodles ( zita, spaghetti, lasagne, etc your choice)1 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce1...
Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and ‘Cream’
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced ( or more)1...
Penne with Sausage
Ingredients: 4 fresh hot Italian sausages1 clove garlic, minced1/4 cup dry white wine1 teaspoon...
Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients: 12 ounces fettuccine, uncooked1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened1 cup whipping...
Pink Vodka Sauce with Pasta
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter4 shallots, sliced thin2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped2 tablespoons fresh...
Asian Noodle Salad
Ingredients: 6 ounces Chinese egg noodles4 -5 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped2...
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 lb rotini pasta (corkscrew-shaped pastas) or 1/2 lb fusilli ( corkscrew-shaped pastas)2...
Capellini Pomodoro
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced2 lbs plum tomatoes, diced1 ounce fresh basil, minced1/3 cup...
Orzo and Spinach Salad
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages uncooked orzo pasta1 (10 ounce) packages baby spinach leaves,...
Authentic Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 2 cups rice ( I use lavender infused and it does make a...
Pasta Salad With Provolone
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup olive oil1/4 cup red wine vinegar1/2...
Seven Layer Rigatoni
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta ( 9 ounces)1 lb bulk Italian sausage1 (28...
Seven Layer Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) cups uncooked bow tie pasta2 cups broccoli florets2 medium tomatoes,...
Pasta Laramar
Ingredients: 1 lb brie cheese, torn into pieces1 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained1...
Farfalle With Pesto
Ingredients: 1 lb farfalle pasta1/2 cup pine nuts4 garlic cloves3 cups fresh basil leaves1...
Classic Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients: 1 (17 ounce) packages beef tips in gravy1 (8 ounce) packages fresh mushrooms,...
Aunt Helen’s Rice Pilaf
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter3/4 cup birds nest angel hair pasta ( broken up into...
Almond Rice Custard With Berries
Ingredients: 750 ml milk100 g ground almonds1 pinch salt50 g rice, ground150 ml whipping...
90 Minute Wonder Or less ( Barley and Mushroom Soup)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil3 cups sliced mushrooms1 cup chopped onions1/2 cup chopped celery1...
Pasta Di Pina
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs1/8 teaspoon pepper1...
Popcorn With Rosemary Infused Oil
Ingredients: 1 cup popcornsalt1 cup olive oil5 -6 sprigs fresh rosemary ( each about...
Fried Rice (chow Fun)
Ingredients: 3 cups rice, Cooked3 slices bacon3 eggs, slightly beaten1 1/4 cups meat, finely...
Plum Tomato – Feta Pasta
Ingredients: 3 cups finely diced plum tomatoes1/2 cup chopped red onions3 tablespoons olive oil1/3...
Summertime Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white vinegar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...
Pesto Walnut Risotto
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3/4 cup chopped onions1 cup arborio rice4 cups chicken broth...
Spaghetti Torte
Ingredients: 500 g uncooked spaghetti1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2 cup ricotta cheese4 egg whites2...