Pasta
Dairy Free (& Gluten Free) Fettuccine Alfredo
This dairy free alfredo sauce recipe is thick and bubbly in no time. Adding shrimp and asparagus promotes fettuccine alfredo from a side dish to a main course! The base recipe can be used to make it as a vegan side dish or the dairy free sauce can be used as a base for chicken alfredo, broccoli alfredo, lasagna alfredo, etc. This recipe can be made gluten free by using gluten free fettuccine and flour or regular b…
Truly Tender Meatballs in Rich Tomato Sauce
True to its title,these are truly tender meatballs in a rich tomato sauce.Ricotta makes the meatballs tender and delicious. From the original site: I knew I had to make this without wasting another day … the tiresome teen had been begging me to make some for ages. Heed Jennifers advice … do it now!
Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles)
Zaru Soba – Japanese buckwheat noodle dipped in dashi soy sauce. From the original site: Summer in Japan can be really hot and humid, and Zaru Soba was one of my favorite lunch menu when I was growing up. As you see in the picture, cold soba noodles are typically served in zaru, which means bamboo basket in Japanese. We serve noodles with some toppings (green onions and wasabi, sometimes grated daikon)…
Spinach Cheese Pasta
Pasta in a healthy green spinach sauce. From the original site: I love spinach no less than Popeye and cook it in a variety of ways. You’ve read some of my Indian recipes with spinach so far; now presenting a healthy pasta sauce with spinach as its prime ingredient. This dish should make spinach-haters too have a change of heart.
“Japanese style” Spaghetti Meat Sauce
Make spaghetti meat sauce recipe from scratch. It takes some effort but the taste is way better than sauce from a jar. From the original site: Japanese style Spaghetti Meat Sauce was my favorite food since childhood and I always “had to” order it whenever we went to Western-style restaurant in Japan. I would even describe myself as a spaghetti meat sauce connoisseur since I’ve ate it so…
Tomato Free Pasta Sauce
A great tasting tomato free substitute for marinara sauce or any other tomato based sauce. It’s got the color and texture of tomato sauce and if you season it well you can’t tell the difference. From the original site: You could also easily adapt this recipe to make a tomato-free Marinara style sauce (use only the Basil listed under the herbs section), tomato-free meat sauce, tomato-free Bol…
Japanese Tuna and Mushroom Pasta
Japanese style spaghetti pasta prepared with tuna and 3 different kinds of Japanese mushrooms. Garnished with sliced Nori and Shiso. From the original site: What is Japanese pasta?? You might ask. Yes, not Ramen, no Udon, not Soba, but pasta. Japanese pasta is simply Italian pasta prepared with Japanese ingredients and flavors.
Cooking with Kids: Ricotta Bake
I love meal ideas that let the kids be involved in the process. This Ricotta Bake by Just Jenn looks tasty and simple to put together. Jenn Says: This is one of my favorite meals. Why? Because I have the kids do most of the work. If your kids are old enough (and you have the right mindset of letting go of mess) why not let the kids mix and stir and pour? It’s a big help in the kitchen and by getting involved – I know my kid…
Quick & Easy: Peanut Chicken Noodles
Sooo… It started when I asked my son “What do you want for dinner tonight?”. Immediate answer: “Macaroni & Cheese” Translation: Bright orange and from a box of course. Confession: I do have a weakness for the boxed Mac & Cheese, and I do make it better than anyone*, but…. it’s not exactly a healthy dinner. I countered with a No on that one, and he says…
Spaghetti and Meatballs
It’s yummy spaghetti and meatballs with veggies built into the meatballs and tomato sauce. No fighting with the kids (or hubby) to eat their veggies! From the original site: How to make awesome spaghetti and meatballs with a hidden serving of vegetables. Our trick? Pack the meatballs with grated carrots and zucchini. Aside from being healthy, carrots add natural sweetness while zucchini adds gr…
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