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PARMESAN PORTOBELLO ORZO

I've been cooking several "one pot" recipes lately, and I'm starting to think it's been a while since I've had a tremendous traditional side dish. So, I had an orzo bag in my pantry, and the baby portobellos were on sale the week before, so I cooked up this super easy Parmesan Portobello orzo. The flavors of this Parmesan Portobello Orzo are easy. Chicken, mushrooms, garlic, broth, and Parmesan. And a bit of seasoning and pepper too. The benefit of keeping the flavors accessible is that this dish can be served alongside many things. I had planned to eat it with chicken, but it can...
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HOMEMADE BROCCOLI SHELLS AND CHEESE

This week, I got a message from Nelson (a blogger on BB) to create mac and cheese at home, which was a great idea. I need mac and cheese in my diet at the moment. Naturally, I added some broccoli to balance the meal and ensure I got my greens.  I ended with shells instead of macaroni, as that's all I had in my pantry. If you don't need broccoli shells and cheese, take out the broccoli, cook everything else according to instructions, and you'll end up with excellent traditional cheese and shots. THE CHEESE SAUCE METHOD The process of making a cheese-based...
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CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI PASTA WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE

Hey everyone! I'm sorry it's been so long since I posted the latest recipe, but I've been through a couple of days of block in my creativity (I think the unusually low zero temperatures that we had at night in New Orleans also froze my brain!). After failing a couple of recipes this weekend, I decided to try something simpler. The Chicken and Broccoli pasta with lemon Cream Sauce is just about as easy (and tasty) as it is. SIMPLE BUT AH-MAZ-ING. You can't be wrong combining chicken, pasta, and broccoli. What makes this dish special is the lemon cream sauce. It's one of...
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SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA

Do you know that spinach artichoke dip tastes so delicious that you'd like to order the appetizer for your dinner without sharing it with anyone? I'm giving you the right to. So long as you prepare the recipe yourself and transform it into this delicious meal of Spinach Artichoke Pasta instead of paying $8 for a single dip serving. Taking a bite is possible because you'll have enough for six people. I began with my favorite spinach dip recipe. I added some pasta to help make it food-friendly and then added some changes to make it more saucier. The incredible thing about...
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CHEESY RIGATONI SKILLET WITH MUSHROOMS AND SPINACH

I had a different recipe for today, but what? In the end, I decided that I wanted to eat comfort food. The Cheesy Rigatoni Skillet is another version of my favorite easy comfort food: pasta sauce, cheese, and other vegetables I can incorporate into the recipe. I've cooked similar recipes before, and I decided why not record another. Today's an eastern version of lasagna in a skillet that includes mushrooms and spinach. SUBSTITUTION FOR MUSHROOMS Aren't you a fan of spinach or mushrooms? It's not a problem. Cook some Italian sausage in the skillet and use it for or in...
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ONE POT SAUSAGE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Take a deep breath and pay attention. I've been trying new recipes each week for the past seven years, and I can confidently say that the formula for One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta is one of the most delicious things I've made. I plan on making another batch tomorrow or after my leftovers are empty. I hope it's not until the next day, but I'm not committing. WHY I LOVE THIS ONE POT PASTA What makes this pasta fantastic? I could use several items already in my freezer, pantry, and fridge. The only thing I purchased for this recipe was the...
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SKILLET MAC AND CHEESE

I have something fascinating (and delicious) to share with you today! I'm beyond excited about it, dear readers. My good friend, Daniel Shumski, released his second book on the market yesterday, and it's fantastic! The book is titled "Will It Skillet?" (a continuation to his previous publication, Will It Waffle?, LOL The book is one I love the title!) and contains 53 simple recipes that can be prepared using a cast iron pan. This is ideal for cooking at home during the week and cooking, but If you're a frequent camper, the book should be a great resource. He's allowed me to present some of his recipes in the...
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SKILLET PASTA WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES, WALNUTS AND FETA

A few weeks ago, I cooked a pasta dish that became my new favorite, One Pot Sausage and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta. I was in the mood for it again, and I had some sun-dried tomatoes, and instead of making the same recipe, I decided to make a vegetarian alternative. I added some toasty walnuts and a squeeze of fresh lemon and finished the dish with Feta as an alternative to Parmesan. The Skillet Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Walnuts, and Feta came out as straightforward and delicious as the original recipe and will surely make it part of my regular menu! A TRUE...
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ONE POT OF BACON BROCCOLI MAC AND CHEESE

Mac and cheese that you make at home are among those dishes that I'll never turn down; however, when you add bacon into the mix... I'm completely helpless! But I like to balance everything, so I said broccoli florets into this one pot of bacon mac and cheese toould get all my food categories together in one tasty bowl. This mac and cheese recipe is an absolute feast! EVAPORATED MILK CHEESE SAUCE MAGIC I first attempted this cheese sauce made of evaporated milk method a couple of weeks ago while cooking this pan macaroni recipe from Daniel Shumski's book Can It Cook? This super fast, simple,...