Everyday Basil Parsley Pesto
Ahhh….summer. The schedules are looser and the days are longer. I’m finding myself washing a lot of dishes so far too…which is a good thing. It means there is lots...
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How to Add Protein to Pasta (Kid-Approved and Easy!)
Pasta isn’t just food. It’s a feeling. Many of us want to enjoy pasta more often (because it’s amazing). However, we know that the way pasta is traditionally prepared isn’t...
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Pasta with Tomatoes, Feta, and Herbs
California. Wow. Sonoma. Wine Country. Perfect. We just celebrated my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary (congrats Mom and Dad!) out there this past weekend and once again were reminded how absolutely...
Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic and Spinach
“GAAAHHHHLLIC” you might be thinking. Why would you ever make pasta with garlic as a main ingredient? Because, as you know, garlic is a pantry staple and one of the...
Miso Broth Bowl with Whole Wheat Noodles
I love watching food trends emerge! Seeing them first in their infancy and then later take off in more of a mass market environment. This is one of the perks...
Thai Chicken Pasta
The colors of spring are popping all around! Every day the trees are greening up just a bit more and the flower buds are showing signs of colorful blossoms. There...
Quick Pesto Wine Sauce with Bay Scallops
Yeeesssss! Yippee! I’m literally hopping around the kitchen. (note the Easter Bunny reference :)) I can’t tell you how happy I am to share this Simple Pesto White Wine Sauce with Bay...
Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes
I’m back! My blog had some technical difficulties in the last two weeks… and now I’m up and running and happy to now be sharing this great recipe! Bon Appetit! It’s that...
Bacon, Brussels Sprout, and Corned Beef Pasta
St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner and I always find myself searching for a festive recipe to celebrate. Can I admit that I’m not the hugest fan of “corned...
Tuscan Style Clam Sauce
This is one of my oldest pasta recipes and favorite pasta dishes of all time! PERIOD. Making this brings me back to the early days of The Pasta Shoppe. John and I...
Sweet and Spicy Sesame Noodles
Welcome to March! Phew! We made it through a brutally cold February and I think we are almost in the clear. Looks like we may have one more possible snow day...
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Last week was pretty much a “Snow Week”. One of those small gifts from heaven. Being trapped at home isn’t normal for any of us and my daily routine seemed...
Oven Fried Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Snow. Ice. Sleet. Fun! And a snow day! Yippee! Then…more ice! More sleet! More snow days. OK, so school was basically out all last week. This is Nashville people. Happens only...
Light Angel Hair Carbonara
Eggs and bacon are a daily morning ritual in our house. Seriously, every morning, we scramble, fry, omelet, or over easy some eggs. We use organic, brown, regular, egg whites...
Chunky Vegetable Soup with Pasta
OK! Now we are getting personal. This Chunky Vegetable Soup with Pasta is my go-to fall and winter “take to the office” lunchtime favorite, sometimes afternoon snack AND week night...
Classic Tomato and Basil Pasta
Some things are always in style and always romantic. LOVE. HEARTS. CHOCOLATE. PASTA. PASTA?! ALL classics in my opinion. And I know some of my fellow Italians would agree. Granted, only a pasta lover like me...
Linguine with Mussels and Chorizo
I love muscles mussels! And I do mean all types. But this has nothing to do with my New Year’s resolution to personally uncover or build more of them. This has to...