Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli florets1 1/4 cups cooked shell pasta1/2 cup raisins1/3 cup chopped...
Freaky Ladies’ Fingers (Halloween)
Ingredients: 24 blanched almonds ( halved lengthwise)red food coloring2 cups warm water1 tablespoon sugar1...
Orzo Salad
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta1/3 cup chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil5...
Pork Tenderloin and Pasta in Tomato and Red Bell Pepper Sauce
Ingredients: 3 -4 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons oil2 cups sliced mushrooms2 medium onions, chopped1 tablespoon...
California Rice
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked white rice4 ounces canned diced green chilies10 -12 ounces monterey...
Italian Casserole for a Crowd
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages noodles1 1/2 lbs bulk Italian sausage1 1/2 lbs ground...
Surprise Rice
Ingredients: 3 cups rice, boiled1 cup milk1 lb sausage1 small onions1 sweet peppersmargarine Directions:...
Louisiana Dirty Rice
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) packages brown rice2 bell peppers2 onions4 celery ribs ( tops...
Fettuccine Alfredo, Again
Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine1/2 cup butter1/2 cup whipping cream3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/2 teaspoon...
Rigatoni With Swiss Chard And Bell Peppers
Ingredients: 12 ounces rigatoni pasta ( about 5 cups)2 tablespoons olive oil1 red bell...
Krystal’s Chicken Spaghetti
Ingredients: 3 -4 chicken breasts1 (12 ounce) packages spaghetti noodles1 (10 1/2 ounce) cans...
Courtney’s Cajun Couscous With a Kick!
Ingredients: 1/3 cup couscous, uncooked1/2 cup chicken broth1 teaspoon olive oil (to cut calories,...
Chinese Fried Rice
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, cooled1/4 cup vegetable oil1 green onions, thinly sliced3 eggs,...
Italian Sausage and Pasta Soup
Ingredients: 2 lbs hot Italian sausage or 2 lbs mild Italian sausage3 carrots, peeled...
Enchanting Springtime Pasta Toss
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) packages multi-colored corkscrew macaroni3 medium roma tomatoes, chopped1 medium onions,...
Sage Cornbread
Ingredients: 1 cup flour3/4 cup cornmeal1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoons...
Easy Pilau Rice
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil3 onions, thinely sliced1 cinnamon sticks1 teaspoon cumin seeds3 cardamom...
Tomato Basil, Brie Linguini
Ingredients: 500 g linguine3 large tomatoes, seeded & chopped1/2-3/4 cup olive oil8 ounces brie...
Vegan Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients: 7 ounces silken tofu ( I used Hinoichi Soft Tofu)1/2 cup soymilk (...
Beer Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup rice, uncooked ( not instant)1/2 cup onions, chopped1/2 cup red peppers,...
Spicy Rice and Kale
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups low...
Summertime Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white vinegar1/2 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...
Wild Rice Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 cup brown and wild rice mix1 cup diced onions1/2 cup diced celery1/2...
Rice Pilaf, Secret Ingredient
Ingredients: 2 cups Minute Rice1/2 cup margarine1 small onions, chopped14 ounces chicken broth1 (8...
Angel Hair Pasta With Artichokes and Mustard Sauce
Ingredients: 8 ounces angel hair pasta, uncooked6 1/2 ounces artichoke hearts ( marinated in...
Best Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 1 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes1 medium onions, chopped1 -3 clove garlic, mincedfresh...
Oriental Noodle Salad
Ingredients: 8 ounces no yolk noodles ( large or your preference)3 large carrots6 ounces...
Soup for Sick Days (Aka Poor Man’s Polenta)
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow cornmeal (not a cornmeal mix) or 1 cup white cornmeal...
Untossed Layered Salad
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 cups...
Somen Noodle Salad With Ginger-Cilantro Dressing
Ingredients: 6 ounces somen noodles2 small carrots, finely grated1/2 cup red bell peppers, diced1...
Smothered Noodles
Ingredients: 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage1/2 lb ground turkey1 medium onions, chopped ( about...
Vegetable Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 1 zucchini, cubed1 eggplants, cubed1 red onions, chopped1 green capsicum, chopped1 clove garlic,...
Aglio e Olio
Ingredients: 8 ounces spaghetti or 8 ounces linguine6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil6 cloves...
Mexican Barley Pilaf
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray1 yellow onions, diced1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon seeded and finely...
Green and Gold Peas With Pasta
Ingredients: 12 ounces orecchiette ( little ear-shaped pasta)4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped (...
Pasta Primavera
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil2 garlic cloves, crushed6 green onions, sliced diagonally1 red peppers,...
Beefy rice
Ingredients: 1 cup long cooking rice ( I insist on Uncle Ben’s)2 cans beef...
Pasta with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs tomatoes, peeled,seeded,and chopped4 cloves garlic, finely chopped1 lb angel hair...
Lazy Cabbage Rolls
Ingredients: 1/2 head cabbage1 lb ground beef6 slices bacon1 medium onions, chopped2 cloves garlic,...
Fried Grits
Ingredients: 4 cups water1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon1/4...
Herbed Basmati Rice
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon margarine2 garlic cloves, minced3/4 cup basmati rice, uncooked1 1/2 cups water1/2...
Classic Fettuccine Alfredo
Ingredients: 1 lb fettuccineboiling watersalt1 cup heavy cream1/2 cup soft butterfresh ground black pepper1/4...
Chicken, Barley, and Bow Tie Soup
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces1 cup...
Ginger Garlic Linguine
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked linguine1/2 cup butter4 green onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons minced fresh...
Arrabiata
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced2 cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes1 teaspoon crushed...
Sweet Red Pepper Ziti
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 cup sweet red peppers, minced2 large garlic cloves, minced1/2...
Sausage Penne
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta1 lb honey garlic sausage or 1 lb mild Italian...
Lemon Cilantro Rice Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil1 cup raw long grain rice1 1/2 cups water1 tablespoon grated...
Garlic Oatmeal Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked oats ( not quick cooking type)1 onions, finely chopped3 cloves...
Adriana’s Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves1 large tomatoes1 1/2 cups rice3 tablespoons oil2 cups water Directions:...
My Own Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 2 small green bell peppers, chopped1 medium onions, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon...
Rigatoni Martino
Ingredients: 7 ounces tomato cream sauce ( see note below)1/3 cup sauteed mushrooms10 -12...
Baked Rice Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 large onions, finely chopped1 clove garlic, finely chopped1/3 cup olive oil1 cup...
Green Chili Rice Bake
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups water1 teaspoon salt1 cup uncooked long grain rice2 tablespoons butter1...
Fettuccine With Creamy Tomato and Sausage Sauce
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil3 shallots, chopped2 large garlic cloves, shopped1 lb sweet Italian...
Spaghetti a La Carbonara
Ingredients: 1 lb spaghetti1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup pancetta1 teaspoon red pepper...
No-bake Caramel Popcorn
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) bags microwave popcorn1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup...
Northwoods Pilaf
Ingredients: 1 cup wild rice1 3/4 cups chicken broth or 1 3/4 cups vegetable...
Sicilian Anchovy Pasta
Ingredients: 2 (4 ounce) cans anchovies packed in oil, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced1 small...
Minestrone Soup (Parve)
Ingredients: 1 ounce olive oil1/2 cup diced onions1 teaspoon chopped garlic1/2 cup diced carrots1/2...