Tag Archives: tomatoes

Penne with Chicken and Tomatoes

Posted on May 26, 2020 by HelenFern

We love this recipe. It’s so simple and bursting with flavor! You can do it with leftovers, or just cook some penne up specifically for this recipe. Either way, it’s a winner!

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Taco Pasta – a quick and delicious weeknight dinner

Posted on November 12, 2019 by HelenFern

I was craving tacos the other night, but we didn’t have tortillas and I was too tired to go out again. So I went scavenging in the refrigerator and pantry. Hmmm….mac and cheese…taco… how about some fusion! Enter Taco Pasta! … Continue reading →

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Bacon, Tomato and Artichoke Frittatta

Posted on August 20, 2019 by HelenFern

I’m always looking for a healthy but hearty breakfast. I decided a simple frittatta with vegetables would do the trick. A frittatta is an Italian version of the omelet. And it’s so much easier! You mix the eggs and the … Continue reading →

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Illinois Chicago Dog

Posted on May 25, 2019 by HelenFern

Illinois is the next state up in our state food series – and we have The Chicago Dog! And there were certainly some good choices, Chicago deep dish pizza being the one mentioned most. But my husband was born and … Continue reading →

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National Tortellini Day

Posted on February 13, 2019 by HelenFern

I love pasta and I love stuffed pasta. Tortellini is a little roll of stuffed goodness. Some folks believe it was invented in Bologna, Italy, but no one seems to know who or why a day was created to celebrate … Continue reading →

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