What to Make with Store-Bought Tortellini
You’ve passed by the refrigerated case of fresh pastas a hundred times in the grocery store. Usually, it’s somewhere in the produce section, and maybe you’ve scooped up a package of tortellini while...
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I eat a lot of pasta, mostly because carbs are awesome. From bakes to stovetop and skillet creations, there is a plethora of possibilities for partaking in pasta. Just when I think I’ve discovered...
View ArticleSmart Cookie Shopping 49: Cheesy Pasta, Chips & Spaghetti-O’s
They say “never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach,” but what do you do if you’re always hungry? You can’t win. On the bright side, it’s possible my constantly grumbling stomach aids me in picking...
View ArticleParmesan Cups with Pasta Marinara
In my mind, non-edible plates and bowls are an enormous waste. If you can’t eat your food vessel, then what good is it? All mousses should be enjoyed in cookies cups, and all cheese should be served...
View ArticleCreamy Toasted Walnut & Spinach Pesto
There are many days when I really feel like cooking something amazing, but I refuse to go to the store. So that means turning my kitchen into my own episode of Chopped and crafting a recipe out of...
View ArticleSweet Potato Red Pepper Alfredo
What the heck was I thinking not loving sweet potatoes as a kid? The only time I really ate them was during Thanksgiving when my mother made her killer Sweet Potato Casserole. That only appealed to me...
View ArticleFried Ravioli & Squash Stacks
I stepped out of my comfort zone of casseroles and stove-top dishes tonight. I wanted to get a little fancy, to try something unique but doable that varies from just shoving something in the oven and...
View ArticleLemon Garlic Pepper Orecchiette with Caramelized Onions and Broccoli
I bought two beautiful Vidalia onions from the grocery store the other day for the simple reason that they were on sale, and that gave me an excuse to make something with caramelized onions. Whenever...
View ArticlePasta Marinara Garlic Bread Bowl
There’s nothing that makes my carb-loving self happier than a meal that includes bread and pasta. Any restaurant that serves up complimentary hot bread and butter before my meal automatically wins a...
View ArticleGluten-Free Italian Mac & Cheese
Y’all can’t imagine the nagging powers of Sister Cookie. She’s relentless. So when she started asking me about creating a gluten-free mac and cheese recipe for her, I knew she’d never stop until I...
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