During these days of “staying at home” the most important decision of the day often is, “What’s for dinner?” My husband, Skip, mentioned that if I came up with a sauce he would make some fresh pasta. I must admit that I am probably one of the few households that did not stock up on dry […]
This meal is very versatile. You can add or substitute ingredients you have on hand to create your own simple celebration entrée!
This is a quick week night dinner and was a huge hit with our grandchildren – just leave out the red pepper flakes if serving to young kids.
If you’ve never cooked with spaghetti squash before, we are about to rock your world! Nothing could be easier – seriously. Buy it, cut it, cook it, shred it – done! A perfect pasta substitute. Believe us when we say you will not miss the taste – or calories – of pasta in this […]
This elegant meal is restaurant quality, but won’t break the bank! Quite often frozen shrimp go on sale at the grocery store which helps keep the cost of this meal reasonable. Be sure and stock up! To defrost shrimp, simply put them in a bowl and fill with water. In about 10 minutes, the shrimp […]
This dish has a ton of flavor and uses ingredients that are very zesty. Don’t fear the anchovy fillets! They are mashed and add a background of, to use Vicki’s words, a salty zing. The sauce can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
Don’t be fooled by the title, this meal is all served in one dish, but there are many more dishes to wash than just one during clean up (sorry!). Moving on … Feel free to substitute any of the herbs and vegetables in this recipe for things you already have on hand. By the way, […]
Maybe it was his sensitive side, his sense of humor, or perhaps it was his contagious laugh that made Vicki fall in love with Skip…but it all began with his pasta sauce. While studying at the University of California at Irvine, Skip and his roommates took turns with dinner duty. From pork chops to pasta […]
When my children were young (and even today) and they could smell the enticing aroma of onion and garlic cooking, they would come running while asking “are you making your sauce?” If the answer was yes, their immediate response was, “let us know when we can dunk!” They loved to stand by the stove with […]
Want to impress your friends or just your “sweetie pie,” make this fresh-tasting, fast and elegant smoked salmon pasta dish. On the table in less than fifteen minutes!
Having some friends or family over for an afternoon of swimming? Make this deli pasta salad in the morning and lunch will be on the table in no time. Also, there is no mayonnaise in this recipe which makes it is a great dish to take to the beach or on a picnic!
This is truly scrumptious! One of best parts about this recipe is that it is served at room temperature. We like it as a side dish, but you can make it a main meal by adding cooked chicken, shrimp or beef. Is it very spicy? It has about a medium heat. To make it more […]
We love tomatoes – their bright color, their savory flavor, and their versatility. Here is a recipe for a no-cook sauce that can be used to top pasta, bruschetta, cooked fish, chicken, the sky’s the limit. One more thing, the aroma of this recipe is absolutely mouth-watering!
Have you ever bought fresh herbs for a recipe and you have some left over, but aren’t sure what to do with them? This recipe is a simple, fresh, and tasty solution to using herbs before they go to waste.
This linguine dish is so good it would be great for a family meal or perfect for company. And it will be ready in 30 minutes!
This recipe is from Vicki’s Australian days. She was a big fan of the Marie Claire by Donna Hay cookbooks and bought every new edition the day it hit the shelves. This one is from the “Flavours” cookbook and has less than 350 calories!
This recipe is more than easy to follow and is a one-dish, healthy and colorful meal.