Cavatelli with spinach and lentils

 
Adapted from Martha Stewart’s New Classics, this was easy to make and very pleasing on the palate. First time I ever tried cavatelli pasta, and I really liked it. It has an interesting texture, and holds the flavors it is served with inside its tubes. I added some leftover chicken to the recipe, but it [...]

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Cashew chicken

 
Tonight I made a recipe that I saw on Simply Recipes that sounded too good to pass on. It was quite easy to make, and came together in a jiffy. Preparing it was half the fun, especially adjusting the seasonings; eating it was the rest of the fun - we literally inhaled it and it [...]

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Festa Italiana

There is an Italian foodie fest called Festa Italiana, hosted by Finding La Dolce Vita and Proud Italian Cook. I am submitting my Peasant Polenta Pie (which you can find here), and I am looking forward to discovering that long table under the grape vines, spilling over with enticing and new Italian recipes and ideas. Join me there at Festa [...]

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Great Cooks!

I’ve just joined the Great Cooks Blogroll, and wanted to invite you to check out this fabulous resource of recipes, cooking advice, and meal ideas. You can find out more here.

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Check out Presto Pasta Nights, please

Don’t miss this week’s edition of Presto Pasta Nights at Once Upon A Feast. Another truly delicious collection of pasta dishes from every corner of the world’s cuisines. What a great selection - I am always honored to be included with such a fine group.

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Brownie biscotti

 
Choco-alert! Here’s a new spin on biscotti. They’re brownie-inspired, and will hit you in just the right spot. Adjusting my basic biscotti recipe, I added some cocoa, nuts, and chocolate chips, and the results were indescribably good! Enjoy!
Brownie biscotti
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cocoa
6 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 cup [...]

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Asparagus-shitake quiche

 
One of the dishes I truly missed when I became lactose-intolerant was quiche, which, as some of you may know, includes cheese and milk in its list of ingredients. With all the varieties and flavors of soy cheese now available, and of course, soy milk, making a quiche dairy-free is only limited by your imagination. [...]

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Pasta tossed with warm roasted vegetables

 
There’s nothing like pasta after a long day at work. And when you have a favorite dish that you can throw together in 30-40 minutes’ time, well, that’s priceless. Here’s mine, using some of my favorite veggies, prepared in my favorite manner. Roasting vegetables is effortless cooking that delivers maximum return. Select your favorites, and [...]

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Israeli salad

 
After all the good eating I’ve done during this past week while I’ve been away, I am practically in a food coma. I came home and immediately knew that I needed to eat something wholesome, light, healthy, and cleansing. What could be better than an Israeli salad? Tangy and crunchy, fresh and just bursting with great flavors, [...]

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Another Presto Pasta Nights, and a brand new logo!

Back after a lovely getaway. It’s good to take a vacation, and it’s good to be home again.

Please be sure and visit Once Upon A Feast for this week’s edition of Presto Pasta Nights. I’ve never seen so many delectable pasta-bilities, so inspiring. I’m proud to be counted in this celebration. (Don’t you just love the [...]

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