3 Steps to Cooking Perfect Pasta
This is probably one of the most important posts I’ll write. It’s a concept that seems simple and intuitive, “cooking perfect pasta”, but most people don’t get it right and have probably never even thought about it. Does this scenario sound familiar? You boil some water, throw the pasta in the pot, and wait…um…about…
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Pepperoni Pizza Halloween Pasta
Boo! We are in the midst of the Halloween Night countdown…just a few more weeks to finish sewing those creative and homemade costumes ladies (hahaha if you are me :)) and to get the house all “spookified”. NOTE: If you are confused as to why you are also seeing Christmas decorations at the stores…
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Light Fettuccine Alfredo
It has to be one of America’s all-time favorite ways to eat pasta: Fettuccine Alfredo. Besides the simple combination of butter with Parmesan, it’s usually kids’ first introduction to enjoying “pasta” for dinner. I know this was true when my boys were little. It is a go-to, fast and easy meal. And in a…
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Creamy Oriental Pasta Salad
I’m a California girl. I was born in Los Angeles with a head full of blond hair. (And yes, I’m still a natural blond). Most people can’t believe it because we moved to Nashville when I was in 2nd grade, which was a few years ago to say the least…and I’ve been throwing’ around…
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Lobster Pasta Salad: A Maine Course
Our Lobster Pasta Salad recipe has been a favorite splurge for years, but has now taken on a new perspective and we love it even more now! When John celebrated a “big” birthday this summer, (no, I’m not going to say which one!) I decided to “gift” him with a trip with yours truly…
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Creamy Spinach Angel Hair Florentine
These might be my favorite five words in a row EVER – Creamy-Spinach-Angel-Hair-Florentine. Reading these five words makes me want to sit down and eat immediately. And each word separately represents something in my life that I love: Creamy: Pretty much if this word is included in any recipe, I’m in! Thank goodness these days…
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Tuna Pasta Salad with Green Beans
Tuna Pasta Salad with Green Beans. Not convinced by the recipe title? I promise it will deliver a surprisingly crunchy tasty punch to your taste buds. And served with Lacrosse LAX Pasta, it’ll put you in a power play at dinner time. LAX. When you grow up with a father who was a captain with…
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Taco Pasta Salad
I used to think people were “crazy coo coo” when talking about their pets…going on and on and on…until I became one of those people. Now I get it. Keely (our 8 pound Maltipoo) entered our life almost 7 years ago and has ruled the roost ever since! In a minute I’ll get to…
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Collegiate Tailgate Pasta Salads
College Football. An American Tradition. Big Game Day Celebrations. Collegiate Tailgate Pasta Salads? Why not. #ncaanoodles. The school colors make their way into all kinds of fashions…have you seen the Collegiate Cowboy boots? I can’t believe I want some. There is college fashion for cars, for dogs, for ALMOST ANYTHING you can imagine! The Collegiate…
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Pasta with Melon, Pancetta, and Feta
There is something about this time of year here in Nashville. Not only is my wardrobe in flux between summer and fall, but my palette is too. One day it’s a cool breeze and bright blue sky, and I’m curled up on my screened porch eating a warm bowl of spicy chili, wearing dark skinny…
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