Pasta

Ricotta Dumplings with Vodka Marinara Sauce

February 28, 2013
Ricotta Dumplings with Vodka Marinara Sauce

My bon appetit magazine arrived via the postal service showing a beautiful bowl of pasta on the cover.  I threw it into my bag when we flew to Vegas to check it out on our trip.  The magazine has so many dog ears its not funny, but this recipe was #1 on my must try […]

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Salmon and Pasta with White Wine Sauce topped with Arugula Salad

January 7, 2013
Salmon and Pasta with a White Wine Sauce topped with Arugula Salad

This Salmon and Pasta dish with White Wine that is topped with Arugula Salad has to be one my most healthy, delicious and super simple recipes I have come up with to date!  Those are some fighting words, I know, but I am not kiddin’!  It’s a meal of superfood bonanza proportions.  Not only does […]

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Simple Lasagna

October 1, 2012

Lasagna is a crowd pleaser.  I have tried several recipes, one that had a sauce that took all day to simmer on the stove top before assembly  and cost a small fortune in ingredients, and several vegetable versions.  All were good, but this is really great and it is so darn simple and delicious.  The […]

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Orzo Salad with Beets & Blue Cheese

August 8, 2012
Orzo salad with Beets & Blue Cheese @ ahealthylifeforme

I will be stating up front that my family told me not to post this recipe.  Both of my guys said it was “gross”.  I on the other hand said it was “delicious”.   Why the discord?  One word, Beets.  Need I say more? If you like beets, this will be your new favorite way […]

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Spicy and Sweet Corn Mac-N-Cheese

July 26, 2012

Year after year since I started gardening I have grown chile and pepper plants.  Year after year I let my husband talk me in to growing way more pepper plants than the average family would **ever** need.  This year I held back and only grew a few plants, jalapeno, banana, bell, Serrano and poblano.  So […]

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Basil Pesto Recipe

July 6, 2012
Basil Pine Nuts Parmesan Cheese Olive Oil

If you planted basil in your garden, you have an overflow about now.  I have started fighting mine from going to seed (getting flower heads).  I always have more basil than I could ever use, but I just love the smell and taste of fresh basil.  I read several years ago that if you crush […]

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Orzo and Black-Eyed Pea Salad

July 2, 2012
Orzo and Black Eyed Pea Salad Recipe at www.ahealthylifeforme.com

I have fallen in love with this simple little salad.  It is loaded with yummy healthy vegetables, plus the peas (which are actually beans) gives this dish protein and iron.  So you can eat this alone or as a side to a main course.  I dug into the leftovers for lunch the next day, very […]

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Sweet Pea Ravioli in a Butter Sauce

May 26, 2012
Sweet Pea Ravioli in a Brown Butter Sauce

I have never made my own pasta.  It seems so time consuming to me and a bit intimidating.  Maybe because I have an Italian mother-n-law?? Anyway, I like to use Wonton Wrappers as a stand in for pasta.  My husband said these wouldn’t taste good without the homemade pasta.  I think he would agree with […]

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Birthday Stuffed Shells

April 9, 2012
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Today is my oldest sons 20th Birthday! Happy Birthday Jimmy!! Luckily we got the chance to fly out this last weekend to see him. Knowing we would be visiting I made one of his favorite dinners, froze it and brought it with me. Because he is a collegiate rower and its rowing season his coach […]

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Brussels Sprout, Cauliflower and Pasta

March 22, 2012
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My husband LOVES Brussels Sprouts.  Jacob and I DO NOT! Yes, I know they are a super food and are loaded with vitamin A & C, calcium, potassium and fiber. Oh yea, and they may help fight cancer. So I am always trying to find ways to put them in a recipe where I can […]

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