Tag Archives: pasta

Thai Beef Noodle Bowl – Pasta of the Month

Posted on October 6, 2016 by HelenFern

It’s another National food day – National Noodle Day.  No one seems to know where this National day came from, but it’s a perfect day to share the Pasta of the month!

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Pasta of the Month – Beef Stroganoff

Posted on September 19, 2016 by HelenFern

This beef and pasta dish is believed to have originated in Russia in the 19th century.  As the story goes, the chef to Count Pavel Stroganov created the recipe for a contest and named it after his employer. The fact … Continue reading →

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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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