Category Archives: Pasta

Turkey and Mushroom Bolognese

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Kristin

Eating healthy is hard. Especially when I feel like I’m hard wired to crave chocolate and red meat and salty chip. Indulging sometimes is fine, as long as the portions are under control and I’m not giving into those cravings … Continue reading →

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Baked Orzo with Squash and Mozzarella

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Kristin

I’ve never made anything from the website Smitten Kitchen (http://smittenkitchen.com/) before. But this recipe looked really good. Only problem: I don’t like eggplant and that was the main ingredient. I’m also not a huge fan of tomatoes, which is also … Continue reading →

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Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Kristin

My friends Andy and Ans host a pot luck party every year. Because winter was so miserable here in the Northeast, they decided that everyone should bring a vegetable focused dish to celebrate spring. I love vegetables. Lately, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Roasted Vegetables with Orzo and Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Kristin

I’m trying to do meatless meals at least once a week. We don’t eat a lot of red meat, but I can only do ground turkey and chicken so many times a week before I’m totally sick of it. I … Continue reading →

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Baked Pasta Florentine

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Kristin

It’s hard to change your eating habits.  But every now and then your health (or someone you love’s) reminds you that the foods you eat aren’t always the best for you.  Because of that, we’ve been particularly diligent in watching … Continue reading →

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Tyler’s Ultimate Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Kristin

In my pre-kid days, when I actually was allowed to watch TV that didn’t have Muppets or animation, I used to spend my Saturday and Sunday mornings watching the Food Network.  My absolute most favorite shows were from Nigella Lawson … Continue reading →

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Baked Pasta with Meat Sauce

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Kristin

I have a cold that’s slowly morphing into a sinus infection.  So, in other words, I feel like crap.  But I still have to eat and I still have to feed my family.  The two year old’s not going to … Continue reading →

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Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Kristin

Steve went on an overnight business trip last night, which meant entertaining, feeding, bathing, and putting Super Toddler to sleep fell to me, with a huge assist from Awesome Auntie Erica who was crucial to distraction by letting Thomas eat chocolate … Continue reading →

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Lasagna Rolls

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Kristin

The lazy person’s version of lasagna is much easier to assemble and cooks faster.  The basic principles are the same: noodles, sauce, ricotta, parmesan cheese, mozzarella.  I sneak spinach into this version so that I can at least pretend my family … Continue reading →

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