A few weeks ago, as one of my officemates, who shall remain nameless, glanced at my column, he remarked, “You’re really on a pasta kick right now, aren’t you?” “Yeah,” I told him. “I’m always on a pasta kick.” I mean, it’s kind of a silly question. Pasta is amazing. So, despite the judgement from …
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Get ready for ‘summer’ all the hot weather with this pasta
After spending a few days out at Camp Mennoscah last week, hanging out with a rambunctious group of 8-year-olds and sweating profusely, I decided I wanted something light and refreshing when I went to cook dinner back at home. I spent way too much time going through recipes online, convinced that there had to be …
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There’s ‘snow’ excuse for waiting to try this great soup
As soon as the weather forecast called for snow this past week, I immediately began reviewing soup recipes I saved over the past year. It was time. Joey and I prepared our “get ready to be snowed in” list for the grocery store, and I was thoroughly ready to make some awesome, hearty meals while …
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If food waste makes you green, try this easy fresh pasta
One of the staples in our refrigerator is a package of fresh spinach. We use it for everything—putting it on sandwiches or burgers, wilting it into omelets and using it as a taco topping. Despite its constant use, there often comes a time where it starts to go just a bit bad. It still tastes …
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This flavorful vegetable pasta doesn’t ‘shrimp’ on flavor
Some wonderful friends of ours hosted Joey and me this past weekend while we were on a trip to speak to some college students. We were treated to a great time, fabulous food and amazing company, getting to break bread with a lot of their friends while we were there. Of course, we had to …
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Explore new ‘pasta’bilities with avocados
There’s a running joke that the people in my generation, Millennials, are completely obsessed with avocados. In our house, we fit the stereotype, although we rarely eat them on toast. The truth is, avocados are more popular with our generation, because it was in the late 1990s that trade restrictions started to ease for avocados …
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A one-pot meal won’t take up ‘mushroom’ in the kitchen
Joey and I have completely different styles when it comes to cooking. I’m a measurements person. He’s an “add it until it tastes right” person. I subscribe to the “clean as you go” philosophy. He waits until the meal is over. I search cookbooks and online for ingredients that meld well. He goes with his …
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Making a cold version of tacos isn’t mission im’pasta’ble
I was unloading some groceries a few evenings ago, and Joey came to inspect what I was pulling out of the bags. Noting that there was a salsa I don’t normally buy, a container of tomatoes and a box of pasta, he immediately asked what new recipe I was trying for dinner. After being the …
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