Savory Orzo
This pasta dish has some really great flavors with an Italian twist. Bacon, cheese and pine nuts made this a favorite side dish of my husband. He especially liked the toasted pine nuts and not so much bacon.
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Cooking Tidbits – Pasta
How do you hold pasta while you are making your sauce? This information on preparing pasta ahead of time came from a chef to the Governor of Ohio. There are occasions when timing is an issue and it is convenient to have this step done ahead of time. This is a good thing! This procedure works for any type … Continue reading
St. Louis Fried Ravioli With a Marinara Sauce
For Super Bowl today, how about some fried beef and sausage ravioli with a marinara sauce? You could also use a cheese ravioli or maybe chicken – there are a lot of choices, either fresh or frozen. Of course you could always make your own. Since I do not make these very often I usually … Continue reading
Zucchini With Tomatoes and Parmesan
This is a great recipe you can serve year round. I like to serve this over pasta for a light dinner but it is also good served as a side dish to grilled meat. I made this a lot when the tomatoes and zucchini were producing in great quantities in my garden. 4 small zucchini (do not use … Continue reading
Weight Watcher’s Southwestern Skillet Macaroni
This is another easy recipe from Weight Watcher’s where the calories and fat can be cut back and still taste great. When I know a dish is highly seasoned I try to cut back on the salt where I can. I do not miss the extra salt which, in the long run is not good … Continue reading
Pappardelle With Hot Sausage Sauce
The wide, rich noodles are perfect to catch this spicy sauce. You can use either hot or sweet sausage depending on the heat level you like. This recipe is a snap to put together (within 45 minutes dinner will be on the table) and oh so good with a caesar salad and some fresh homemade bread. … Continue reading
Spaetzle – Cheese or Herbed
This is a good side dish to serve along with your main entree. See my recipe dad’s sauerbraten . The spaetzle can be cooked up to 2 days ahead of time and then reheated with the addition of the cheese in the first recipe and then just reheated with the second recipe. I also saw a tomato relish … Continue reading
Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Broccoli
This Weight Watcher’s version of macaroni and cheese is lower in fat, the broccoli is a nice addition and is very good! See also my recipe Macaroni and Cheese Two Ways and Ziti With Chicken and Broccoli in a Creamy Sauce.
Ziti With Sausage and Peppers
Ouch! This Weight Watcher’s recipe went from 7 points with the old points system to 9 points with the new system per serving. Weight Watcher’s is hitting the carbohydrates pretty hard, which makes sense. The good thing is most of the vegetables and fruits are 0 points (I love bananas which use to be 2 points).
Egg Noodles
A very simple dish to serve as a side with Thanksgiving dinner or with a recipe such as Sweet and Sour Meatballs. Mom always fixed these noodles for Thanksgiving – I am not sure when this tradition started or why. This is my own version of these tender noodles great on their own or with … Continue reading