Category Archives: Pasta

Sesame Noodles

Posted on January 28, 2013 by terry

So, I’d made this pretty darned tasty sesame and ginger chicken, and that got me to really wanting a batch 0′ sesame noodles. Fortunately, I still had a bit of hoisin sauce in the fridge leftover from making the chicken, … Continue reading →

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Garlic Pasta Sauce (with Shrimp!)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by terry

Here’s the deal: this sauce is pretty darned perfect – nicely garlicky, with a hit of Parmesan and parsley and black pepper – but the addition of some shrimps left over from a holiday cocktail platter  just nudged it over … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Johnny Mazetti Spaghetti

Posted on September 7, 2012 by terry

We’ve been weaning ourselves off dairy because Rich seems to do much better without. A schmear of cream  cheese on a bagel, or a bit of butter in a baked good seems to be ok – but his days of … Continue reading →

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Johnny Mazetti Spaghetti

Posted on July 3, 2012 by terry

You never know what you’ll end up learning once you start searching on da Google… I came across a recipe for ‘Johnny Mazetti Spaghetti’ in one of my old cookbooks, and was immediately struck by the similarity to my Aunt … Continue reading →

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Parfait! 2 Day Pasta Salad

Posted on June 29, 2012 by terry

Well, OK, mebbe not 2 days, but overnight, at least. Still, once you’ve tasted this macaroni salad, you won’t have minded the wait, it is just that good. The secret is in the dressing; you make twice as much as … Continue reading →

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Parfait (x2)! Tante Marie’s French Dressing and Jardinière

Posted on June 15, 2012 by terry

To make up (at least a bit) for my week of anchovy horrors and kinda over-spiced chicken paprikas; I am bringing back one of my favorite salad dressings: an updated  version of Catalina French. But this time I’ve added some … Continue reading →

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A Roux in the ‘Wave! (and basic white sauce)

Posted on May 4, 2012 by terry

Rich really likes a nice pot of mac and cheese on occasion, and I am always in search of that One. Perfect. Recipe. This one is close – I played a bit fast and loose with my cheese selection and … Continue reading →

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Overnight Pasta Casserole

Posted on March 13, 2012 by terry

So… Yesterday’s post – while wicked tasty – kinda went on like a train wreck; what with the makin’ the pesto AND the Alfredo Sauce AND the chicken AND the dough AND only THEN – makin’ the ‘Za. And now, … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Stuffed Peppers

Posted on November 5, 2011 by terry

I came across a vintage A&P advertisement offering “a treat to eat” that served 6 for 40¢ – green peppers stuffed with a can of spaghetti, then baked and garnished with sliced green olives and cunning little radish roses. Yeccch. … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Mom’s Lasagna – now with Linguiça!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by terry

We had houseguests, and I wanted an easy dinner that could be tossed together in advance, then just heated and served when needed – a perfect time for my version of my mom’s lasagna – not to be confused with … Continue reading →

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