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Fresh Tomato and Tortellini Pasta
As you are likely well aware, at least if you live in the United States, this summer has been HOT. Every night on the news the weatherman presents the entire country colored in the scorching Read more…
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Italian Pasta Salad
A few posts ago I wrote about my go-to potato salad, and today I want to share with you my favorite simple pasta salad. Lets face it, everyone needs these two picnic staples in their Read more…
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Spinach Pesto
I was craving pesto the other day, as I often do during the warm summer months, but I didn’t have any fresh basil on hand. This is often a problem when basil is the primary ingredient… While Read more…
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Sun Dried Tomato and Black Olive Pasta
I am dedicating this post to all of the other sun dried tomato fans out there. This recipe is for you. After making my French inspired Fougasse the other day, I was left with some Read more…
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Classic Marinara Sauce
Every home cook needs a reliable, delicious marinara sauce recipe, and after going through my (rather ridiculous) collection of cookbooks the other day, I finally settled on my favorite – Giada de Laurentiis’ basic marinara Read more…
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Peanut Noodle Dish
School has officially begun, and for most people that means that life kicks into high gear once again. Lesson planning and grading for teachers, late night cram sessions, and endless hours in the library for Read more…
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Fresh and Flavorful Vegetable Primavera
We have a wonderful farmer’s market near my house that runs every Saturday morning from 9:30-2:00. As the summer progresses it gets increasingly more fun to venture over and search for inspiration with all of Read more…