Category Archives: Pasta

Pasta of the Month – Christmas Pasta

Posted on December 12, 2016 by HelenFern

Super simple pasta side dish that reflects the colors of Christmas – Red, Green and White… Super simple and ready fast!  Want to try it?  

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Pasta of the Month – Spaghetti with Classic Pesto Sauce

Posted on August 12, 2016 by HelenFern

I’ve seen a lot of recipes these days for pesto made with spinach or kale.  But what is pesto and where did it come from? The classic version of pesto, AKA Pesto Genovese, originated in Genoa, Italy and

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Scarborough Fair Pork with Pepper Orzo

Posted on August 10, 2016 by HelenFern

Remember that old song, Scarborough fair?  “Are you going to Scarborough Fair?  Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme”….  Well that was the inspiration for this marinated pork loin roast – and it was worth the trip!

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Pasta of the Month – Macaroni Salad

Posted on July 14, 2016 by HelenFern

Who doesn’t love pasta?  It has a pretty interesting history and no one really quite knows where it originated from, but one this is for sure, pasta is delicious! This month pasta takes the form of a delicious side dish … Continue reading →

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Pasta of the Month – Penne with Carbonara Style Vodka Sauce

Posted on May 16, 2016 by HelenFern

I love pasta – any kind of pasta! Who doesn’t like pasta?  It’s eaten all over the world in some form or another.  Noodles are pasta, but not all pasta is a noodle!   Merriam-Webster (you know, those word experts?) tell … Continue reading →

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