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Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Spaghetti

Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Spaghetti

For those of you who absolutely love brussels sprouts, and those of you who don’t, you can find peace and break bread together over this dish.  The truth is, I myself am reformed. When I was a kid, I ate a really gross brussels sprout…

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Lemon Chicken Pasta

Too bad that I’m already married because if I could marry lemons, I would.  That little squirt of acid brightens up so many dishes and punches you in the face with fresh flavor.  You all know that chicken and lemon taste good together.  So add…

Mushroom Orecchiette with Cream

Mushroom Orecchiette with Cream

Do you like comfort foods as much as you enjoy light, fresh, and healthy dishes? If so, I’ll be nice and tell you one of my secrets on how you can enjoy both at the same time. Anytime you have a craving for a nice…

Easy Tortellini and Meatballs

Easy Tortellini and Meatballs

It’s after the holidays and you’re probably craving something light and healthy right about now. We’ve been trying to be more conscious about what we consume as well. That means we’ve been eating lots of fresh veggies and less carbs. But just in case you…

Pappardelle with Sausage and Kale

Pappardelle with Sausage and Kale

Marriage is all about compromise. Shortly after getting married, I soon realized that my husband is not a fan of “sauce-less” pastas, which means, he doesn’t like pasta that isn’t smothered in a red sauce. For me, I tend to like pastas that are gently…

Potluck Pesto Pasta

Potluck Pesto Pasta

Yeah, there’s nothing new about pesto pasta, but this particular recipe is poifect for potlucks and any other kind of event where you need to feed a crowd.  It’s colorful, flavorful, fresh, and vegetarian-friendly.  You can choose to use my basic basil and mint pesto…