Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

My family got sick with Flu A a few weeks ago, and I decided to finally make Bon Appétit’s Classic Chicken Soup recipe. It took some time to make, but was well worth it. My son Harrison enjoyed the soup so much, he couldn’t stop 

Pesto alla Genovese

Pesto alla Genovese

Pesto is really versatile and adds wonderful flavor to many things. My kids love Pesto alla Genovese on more than just pasta. They like to spread it on sandwiches, use it a dip for bread, or add it on top of caprese salad, steak or 

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

I like to use ingredients that are fresh, and that I always have on hand.  The recipe calls for evaporated milk, but I use half and half if I have it, or milk if I don’t.  I also use whatever cheese I have in my 

Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

This pasta sauce is simple and delicious.  You can either make the sauce in a slow cooker or in a dutch oven.  Letting the sauce simmer or cook slow is important; you want the sauce to thicken and for the flavors to meld.  Ingredients: 6-8 

Fresh Tomato Sauce

Fresh Tomato Sauce

This is a Vitamix recipe that is simple and made with fresh ingredients.  I used it as a pasta sauce, but the original recipe says that it can be used as a base for bruschetta.  Just spread it on toasted baguette and add toppings.   

Nick & Toni’s Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola

Nick & Toni’s Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola

This pasta was easy to make and my family enjoyed it. What I liked about the sauce, is that it is a vodka marinara with a little kick. Serves 4Ingredients:¼ cup good olive oil 2 1/2 cups chopped Spanish onion (1 large) 1 tablespoons minced garlic (3 cloves) ½ 

Angelini Osteria’s Tagliolini al Limone

Angelini Osteria’s Tagliolini al Limone

This recipe is excellent,  but it isn’t as good as eating this dish at Angelini Osteria in Los Angeles.  Nothing beats the freshly made pasta and family like atmosphere of the restaurant.  The love that goes into the making of this dish, and the people 

Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese

This Macaroni and Cheese recipe is delicious!  You can use whatever cheese you have on hand.  I have used Coastal Cheddar, Comte and Tillamook for the cheese sauce.  You could even use a good Jack.  For the top, you can sprinkle the same cheese used 

Pasta Salad with Bocconcini

Pasta Salad with Bocconcini

Ingredients 8 oz. cooked pasta.  Preferably campanelle or fusilli1 small zucchini (sliced thinly with a mandoline)3 c. halved cherry tomatoes (yellow and red)1 c. halved bocconcini (small mozzarella balls)3/4 c. fresh basil1 clove garlic3 T red wine vinegar1/2 c. good olive oilkosher salt and fresh ground 

Orzo with Chicken, Corn and Green Beans

Orzo with Chicken, Corn and Green Beans

Everyday Food Ingredients:Coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 pound orzo 8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 roasted chicken, shredded  or 4-5 chicken breasts seasoned