Tag: pasta

Greek Orzo Salad

It’s officially 2019 and that means it’s time to put away all those sweets and fattening foods. It’s time to start eating healthy again, and that means more salads, chicken and fish. I’ve started my year off with several chicken dishes and not nearly the same amount of sweets. I’ve even been eating more salads.… Continue reading Greek Orzo Salad

Blackened Chicken with Avocado Pasta and Corn

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Antipasto Tortellini Salad

I’ve talked before how I love the summer. There are so many reasons… the pool, the beach, late night walks on the beach, beautiful sunsets and of course cooking outside. Cooking outside means eating outside and I love eating outside. It doesn’t matter if it’s in a meadow under a big oak tree, at an… Continue reading Antipasto Tortellini Salad

Carrot Orzotto

It’s October and here in the South Bay that means cool breezes and chilly temperatures. I’ve even started wearing long pants and pulled out the occasional sweater. When that happens, it’s time to start rethinking dinner options; and some of my favorites are hearty stews and rich pastas. One of my favorite pasta dinners is… Continue reading Carrot Orzotto

Bow Ties with Brussels Sprouts and Gorgonzola

I’m a huge meat eater. I love chicken, beef, lamb… If it flies, walks or swims, I’m in. But every so often I want to take a break from the chicken and beef and eat a vegetable or two. It’s on those nights that I usually make a pasta dish or a dinner salad. While… Continue reading Bow Ties with Brussels Sprouts and Gorgonzola

Noodles Louise

It’s been so hot here in Southern California, I haven’t been in the mood to use my oven. As I’m sure you’ve noticed most of my recipes of late have been grilled or cooked in a cast iron skillet on the stove. I’ve been trying my best to avoid the oven if I can because… Continue reading Noodles Louise

Blackeyed Pea Orecchiette Pasta

Anyone out there a fan of blackeyed peas? I am. Or rather, I am now. Up until a couple months ago I’d never even tasted the delectable little beans. But thankfully Melissa’s Produce changed all that when they sent me some of their Steamed Blackeyed Peas for New Year’s. I loved them so much I… Continue reading Blackeyed Pea Orecchiette Pasta

Ravioli with Peaches

That’s right, peaches and ravioli. Weird combo, right? Not something you’d ever think of putting together on the same dish, right? Well, you’re not alone. When I saw this recipe in Better Homes and Gardens that’s exactly the first thought that went through my mind. Could this actually be good? I mean, of course I’d… Continue reading Ravioli with Peaches

Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella

I’m a huge Billy Joel fan. I’ve been listening to him since I was a kid and his Innocent Man album was released. That album along with his single, Uptown Girl, got me into Billy Joel. No, it wasn’t Piano Man, though I absolutely love that song. As a matter of fact, I don’t think… Continue reading Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella