There is one disagreement in our household concerning this. The majority of adults here find raisins in tomato sauce to be interesting and innovative. Other members of the family did not think it a good idea and they were not charmed after sampling it. 1 pound tricolor bowtie pasta2 tablespoons olive oil4 cloves garlic, sliced1… Continue reading Bowties with Chickpeas and Tomato Sauce
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Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese
½ pound elbow macaroni3 tablespoons butter3 tablespoons flour½ teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper2 cups milk1 cup grated sharp cheddar1 cup cooked shrimpor1 cup canned tuna Preheat oven to 400 °. Grease a casserole dish; set aside. Cook elbow macaroni until it is al dente. Drain it, and place in a large mixing bowl; set aside.… Continue reading Baked Elbow Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni Toss (Public Service Oklahoma)
We came back from Oklahoma with a recipe that appeared in the monthly mailing from PSO, the local power company. It was one of those meals that will help you keep your electric bill lower because you eat it cold when it’s hot outside. Now I admit that’s a lot of mayonnaise in the recipe,… Continue reading Macaroni Toss (Public Service Oklahoma)
Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach
(Goes great with Pulled Pork and Peaches) 8 ounces elbow macaroni (2 cups)½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut in 1 inch lengths (2 cups)¼ cup lemon juice1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard1 teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1/3 cup olive oil1/3 cup plain yogurt1 ¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cups fresh spinach leaves1 large… Continue reading Macaroni Salad with Green Beans and Spinach
Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper Sauce
1 ½ cups broccoli floretsor1 medium pear, chopped1 medium red, green, or yellow sweet pepper, ¾" square1 small onion chopped (approximately ½ cup)2 tablespoons olive oil12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in stripsor 12 ounces turkey breast, cut in strips1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream soup, eithercream of chickenorcream of celery,orcream of broccoli½ cup… Continue reading Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper Sauce
Lemony Herb Pasta
1 container (15 ounces) part skim ricotta cheese5 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons lemon zest¼ cup grated cheese1/3 cup chopped parsley1 tablespoon olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper1 pound penne pasta1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1" pieces8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a… Continue reading Lemony Herb Pasta
Pasta with Peas and Ham
We made this for the first time the other night, all because of my blogging these recipes. I used extra virgin olive oil and a ham slice in it. We all liked it, with one criticism, that the taste of the olive oil clashed with the taste of the ham. My advice is to either… Continue reading Pasta with Peas and Ham
Peanut-Sesame Noodles
1 pound linguine or lo mein¾ cup smooth peanut butter1/3 cup chicken broth +1/3 cup water¼ cup rice wine vinegar2 tablespoons light soy sauce2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons Asian dark sesame oil2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes3 tablespoons sesame seeds2 scallions, sliced diagonally Cook linguine, then drain and plunge… Continue reading Peanut-Sesame Noodles
Cold Peanut Noodle Salad
This is the convenience-food version of the cold peanut noodles where everything is already done for you except cooking the linguine and being competent to toss noodles together with stuff. 12 ounces linguine¾ cup bottled peanut sauce1 bag (5 ounces) baby Asian salad greenschopped honey-roasted peanuts, if desired Cook pasta according to package directions. Before… Continue reading Cold Peanut Noodle Salad
Asian Peanut Noodles
1 package (8.8 ounces) thin rice noodles½ cup prepared peanut sauce1 tablespoon rice vinegar1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon olive oil1 bag (16 ounces) frozen Asian vegetable blend½ cup dry-roasted peanuts, chopped Soak noodles in hot water for 20 min. In a small bowl, stir together peanut sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce. Heat oil in… Continue reading Asian Peanut Noodles
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