Chicken Riggies
Have you ever had Chicken Riggies? It’s a delicious chicken and pasta dish in a spicy tomato cream sauce. I’ve been craving it lately, so when ShopRite sent me samples of their new imported organic...
View ArticlePasta with Pesto, Feta & Grape Tomatoes
Time for another delicious pasta dish. And some like it hot, some like it cold. This one is good either way. The first time I made this recently, I used store bought bow tie pasta and it was a big hit...
View ArticlePasta with Mini Spicy Turkey Meatballs
Now this is a meal that Nonna would approve of. I mean, not that I have a Nonna or anything. I’m not even Italian. But if I did? She would totally approve. Because this delicious meal is comfort...
View ArticleBarilla Pasta with Chorizo and Chickpeas
I love pasta and I’ve been known to keep at least 15 pounds of pasta in every shape and variety in my home at any given time. My favorite brand is Barilla, which is why I am so excited that ShopRite is...
View ArticlePerfect Homemade Pasta Sauce
It’s that time of year when backyard veggie gardens are going crazy and spitting out tomatoes and cukes and zucchini left and right. When my mom shared the bounty of her harvest and gave me two big...
View Article$25 Dinner – Pasta with Langoustine and Artichokes
I’m pretty sure I’m in the minority, but I hate going out to eat on holidays like New Year’s Even and Valentine’s Day. While it always seems like a good idea in theory, restaurants always pack in as...
View ArticleSlow-cooker Brisket Ragu with Barilla Pasta
Just in time for fall and the NYC Wine and Food Festival: a fall-apart tender, red wine-enhanced brisket ragu (with a mystery spice), Barilla® cellentani (corkscrew) pasta, and a chance to win tickets...
View ArticleBaked Pasta with Mushrooms
This is my favorite take on mac-n-cheese: ruffled edge, cone-shaped campanelle pasta and savory sautéed mushrooms, baked together with a creamy but not-too-heavy cheese sauce and served bubbling hot....
View ArticleOne-Pot Pasta Primavera – Pronto!
My family loves pasta, but I do not love washing all the dishes that usually go along with it: large pot to boil pasta, colander to drain it in, and then a separate pot to prepare the finished dish. So...
View ArticleNo Colander? No Problem!
When my family goes on vacation, we usually stay in a house with a kitchen so we can cook our own food. However, not all rental homes are created equally. Some are well stocked and some are missing...
View ArticleSausage and Broccoli Pasta
School is back in session and the long, relaxing days of summer are gone! That means rushing kids to activities, helping with homework and finding time to get some housework done. I have the perfect...
View ArticlePenne Bolognese-Style
Penne Bolognese Style Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time 30 min | Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 lb 90% extra lean ground beef 1 large onion, minced (about 1 cup) 3 large carrots, peeled and shredded (about 2...
View ArticleThink You Can’t Eat Organic on a Budget? Think Again!
By Nina Rizzo, health writer Think you can’t afford an organic diet? Think again. Eating cleaner and greener foods on a budget is all about making smart choices, and everyone can do it. Organic foods...
View ArticlePassover Lasagna
Now, you can have your lasagna and eat it too without breaking the fundamental law of Passover! Lasagna during Passover, say what? Wait, don’t stop reading just yet! Yes, we know noodles are chametz...
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