The crappy economy makes it hard to feel like even an occasional splurge is ok. But my wise friend Jeannie rightly pointed out that living in fear is not really living. So from time to time I remind myself of that and try to work a special treat into the kitchen or pantry. Maybe it’s [...]
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Superstar
Posted in Cooking, Food, Main Course, Pasta, Photo, Recipe, tagged Balance, Bloggers, Christine Can Cook, Penne With Vodka Sauce on 22 February 2010 | 14 Comments »
Part of the appeal that blogging holds for me is the community of people who cook and write about it for no reason other than the fact that they love it. Because the reality of the situation is that the chances of being the next [fill in your favorite superstar food blogger here] are pretty [...]
Notes on a Recipe – Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Pasta
Posted in Cooking, Food, Main Course, Pasta, Recipe, South Beach Diet, tagged Cooking Light, Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Pasta on 5 October 2009 | 12 Comments »
This is another one of those Cooking Light recipes that’s been hanging around for years waiting for its moment in the spotlight. Now that it has made its debut, the reviews are in.
“Strong performance in the role of quick weeknight dish” says Wendi. In the time it took to boil water and cook [...]
Undecided
Posted in Cooking, Food, Main Course, Pasta, Photo, Recipe, tagged Baked Ziti, Cooking Light, Gouda on 2 September 2009 | 2 Comments »
I can’t decide if I like this recipe or not. Maybe it needs a different cheese because the smoked Gouda seemed to overwhelm everthing else. Other than a cheese substitution, would you make any other changes?
Ziti Baked with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Smoked Gouda
Cooking Light Pasta
8 ounces uncooked ziti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped [...]
