Craving pasta, but want a twist? Why not serve your pasta cold tonight. Pesto Caprese pasta salad is a simple side dish that you can easily elevate to a main course with grilled chicken or salami. Throw in some marinated artichoke hearts and sliced avocado and you have a hearty salad that will be gobbled… Read More Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
Are you craving soup? This creamy sausage and gnocchi soup is the answer. You can enjoy eating this delicious soup in one hour, which is pretty fast for a hearty soup. How can you make this soup healthier? Use evaporated milk to reduce the fat. Make this vegetarian by using vegetable stock, omit the sausage,… Read More Creamy Sausage and Gnocchi Soup
If dinner needs to be on the table quickly, this pear, gouda, and chicken sausage rigatoni with spinach is one recipe you’ll want to remember. From the photo, it might look like there isn’t a sauce on the pasta, but rest assured there is. It’s a simple pan sauce. Never made a pan sauce? No… Read More Pear, Gouda, and Chicken Sausage Rigatoni with Spinach
It’s summer and that means grilling out, picnics, and casual potlucks. Whip up a bowlful of this macaroni salad for a crowd, and you’ll be all set. The best part is you can make it the night before, which will give it plenty of time for the flavors to meld. At most American BBQs and… Read More Macaroni Salad for a Crowd
Are you looking for an elegant main course to serve your family on Valentine’s Day? Lasagna roll ups are your answer! It’s a very pretty way to serve this hearty meal. Plus, who doesn’t love Italian food? 🍝 This recipe is an excellent choice for a special meal because you can make all of it… Read More Four Cheese Lasagna Roll Ups
Skillet hamburger mac is a main course that has been a favorite of mine for twenty years. It’s got hamburger and macaroni, so what’s not to like? This dish is perfect for a weeknight supper because it is ready to serve your family in only 45 minutes. Start by browning the meat in a skillet,… Read More Skillet Hamburger Mac
Ham and peas bow tie pasta is a fast and easy weeknight dinner staple. It is a versatile recipe that is very forgiving. If your household is full of ham lovers, you can easily add more ham. Not a lover of peas? Substitute it for small broccoli crowns or spinach. Don’t have mascarpone in… Read More Ham and Peas Bow Tie Pasta
Tortellini with basil alfredo sauce has been my busy Baker’s 🍞 favorite creamy pasta dish for the past six years. She likes to have it on special milestone days. You too will happily oblige your loved ones when you cook this for them. This basil alfredo sauce is a snap to whip up for dinner.… Read More Tortellini with Basil Alfredo Sauce
