As winter gives way, ever so slightly, to spring, it’s time for that seasonal pre-emptive task: cleaning the freezer and refrigerator. Usually February is the time when I finally get rid of the last remnants of summers frozen goodies before they age too much or suffer freezer burn. This evening, yearning for an easy and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘pasta’
After Summer Pesto-Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce with Chicken over Penne and Fresh Spinach
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged basil pesto, chicken, cream sauce, dinner, gluten free, gluten free otpion, pasta, penne, sundried tomatoes on February 22, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Not Mexican Mac ‘N Cheese Anymore
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged casserole, frugal food, italian, pasta, recipe, updated old recipe on January 23, 2010 | 1 Comment »
At the beginning of the New Year, I began culling my old recipes. One of my goals was to eliminate the useless, outdated ones and update the usable dishes that could be delectable instead of just good. One of the gems I found was a traditional macaroni and cheese with a Mexican slant with a [...]
Pasta Timballo in Progress
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged bechemel sauce, casserole, italian, pasta, pasta casserole, timballo, tomato sauce on January 12, 2010 | 6 Comments »
Pasta Timballo is an Italian meal that varies from region to region in the use of ingredients and sauces. Timballos involve several steps of preparation to achieve a baked “pie” that includes pasta, rice or potatoes as a base, using cheese and/or eggs as a binder to hold it all together. Often, the timballo is [...]




