I LOVE Pasta Salads! Nothing is better in the heat of summer than a great pasta side. Pasta salads showcase some of our best seasonal produce and when chilled, satisfy everyone on a hot summer night. I want to share with you all some of my favorite ...
Margherita Pasta with Chicken
Do you ever find yourself in a fabulous Italian restaurant with umpteen delicious pasta and Italian offerings…and your eyes are drawn to the simplest thing on the menu? Margarita (or Margherita) Pizza just jumps off the page. Sometimes amidst the ...
Skillet Chicken Pasta with Asparagus & Goat Cheese
Skillet recipes and One Pot recipes are all the rage. Have you noticed? I guess all of us want something quick and easy and the fewer pots to clean the better. My husband John teases me all the time about how many pots, pans, and dishes I use to ...
Nashville-Style Cowboy Spaghetti
I love my hometown Nashville. And I love cowboys. Cowboy anything. (Ssshhhhh, my husband is from New Jersey). Anyone who knows me, knows I REALLY love my cowboy boots...all of them. Some are over 20 years old. I grew up in this small town (now, ...
Veggie Sausage and Sweet Peppers with “Turkey” Shaped Pasta – a Thanksgiving alternative!
Thanksgiving is only few short weeks away, and the volume of Thanksgiving recipes and beautiful photos are flooding the internet. Is your holiday menu curated and ready to go yet? How about some Thanksgiving “meat” alternatives for your vegetarian ...
Pecan Pesto with Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Aww…fall…the time of year when pecans start emerging on the food scene. Whether you pronounce them PEE-cans or Pe-CAHNS, you’ll soon be consuming them as Pecan Pralines, Pecan Pies, Candied Pecans, Spiced Pecans, and may I introduce you to my new ...
Helping Hurricane Victims…one bag at a time
Hey Friends! This isn't a typical Pasta Recipe, but rather a Recipe for Helping the Hurricane Victims! We are all hurting and praying for the families in Texas and Florida that have been impacted by the crazy storms. The flood waters have ...
Light and Herby Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Are you thinking about what to bring to your Labor Day cookout? You know ribs, burgers, sausages, etc. are probably on the menu…so what exactly are you thinking about?! Let me help you: start thinking about this Light and Herby Mediterranean Pasta ...
Summertime Chicken Pasta Salad with Nectarines & Squash
We are all winding down for the summer…and with two teenage boys, it is about time! I’m looking forward to the everyday school routine and getting some more sleep! ? But before we put the brakes on all the fun, you must try this pasta salad ...
It’s Pasta Slaw, Y’all!
It’s summer, it’s hot, and we are all still grilling out and working the barbeque. If there is one side dish that exemplifies “a BBQ side” it’s ‘ole Cole Slaw. Depending on where you live, the local favorite may be a vinegar based or a creamy ...
