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Meat Alternatives: Olive Pasta

October 1, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

I recently watched a Jim Gaffigan special and he talked about his appendix surgeon, Dr. Muffuletta. Apparently, once he learned the name (being the foodie he is) Jim fondly recalled all those delicious muffuletta sandwiches he enjoyed in New Orleans. . . Then I started thinking about that infamous sandwich of cured meats, cheeses, crusty…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Pasta Tagged With: green olives, kalamata, muffuletta, new orleans, pasta

Magic of Miso: Miso Chili Crisp Noodles

June 10, 2021 by Nicole Coudal

A bowl of noodles bathed in spicy, sweet, savory sauce could possibly be a remedy to all the world’s ills. It’s that good. If you shy away from noodles in any form, this post may not be for you, unless you combine this sauce with zucchini noodles or roasted veggies (which would also be delicious)….

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Pasta Tagged With: chili garlic sauce, miso, noodles

Marinated Eggplant with Orzo

November 20, 2020 by Nicole Coudal

Eggplant. Love it?  Hate it? Feelings about this funny-looking vegetable seem to be all over the board. If you love it, you happily gobble up garlicky Baba Ganoush or Caponata; you savor creamy Moussaka or veggie-filled Ratatouille; and you adore eggplant Parmesan. . . But if you’re not a fan, you may object to its…

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Filed Under: Pasta, Vegetables & Sides Tagged With: asian, eggplant, honeyside farm

Pasta with Cherry Tomato Sauce

August 14, 2020 by Nicole Coudal

Remember January, 2020, when anything was possible, we made resolutions and travel plans, and blissfully steered toward the road to adventure?  We now have new routines, and what was mundane back then seems exciting today, like getting out of the house to visit the grocery store 🙂  My daily routine involves diving into work and…

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Filed Under: Pasta Tagged With: basil, easy dinner, garlic, parmesan, parsley, tomatoes

Pasta Salad with Basil & Mint Pesto

May 23, 2019 by Nicole Coudal

Chickpea Pasta

I adore pasta.  It’s one of my weaknesses. To me, nothing screams comfort food more than a warm bowl of pasta with a big spoon.  When paired with a rich/savory sauce or slathered in butter and salt, it just makes me happy.  Fortunately I don’t have a diagnosed condition that forces me to stay away from…

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Filed Under: Pasta, Salad Tagged With: chickpeas, gluten free, plant-based

A Batch of Red Sauce

May 11, 2017 by Nicole Coudal

Red Sauce Homemade

I’m not Italian, but I adore Italian food, and my obsession started as a kid.  My family’s old farmhouse had a big yard with a field that backed up to our Italian neighbors.  I was friends with their granddaughter, who lived there with her brother, mother and grandparents, and it was my first exposure to…

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Filed Under: Odds & Ends, Pasta Tagged With: basil, plum tomatoes, red sauce, sauce

Orzo Risotto with Broccoli & Roasted Salmon

March 1, 2017 by Nicole Coudal

Orzo with Broccoli and Salmon

Risotto. . .tender, creamy arborio rice, slow simmered in a flavorful broth, with lots of butter and cheese. It’s so good I could eat just that for dinner and call it a day. My favorite risotto was served to me many years ago at a small, family-run restaurant in Kansas City. I can’t even remember…

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Filed Under: Fish & Seafood, Pasta, Vegetables & Sides Tagged With: broccoli, geraldson, orzo, salmon

Roasted Tomato, Spinach & Bacon Pasta

March 30, 2016 by Nicole Coudal

I recently bought some beautiful cherry tomatoes at the farmer’s market – bright red, sweet and juicy — just the way I like them. Some were for cooking; others, for table decor at my Italian-themed dinner party (a VERY pretty way to bring a pop of color to your table, by the way). When I…

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Filed Under: Pasta Tagged With: oregano, pasta, spinach, tomatoes

Orzo Salad with Tomatoes, Basil & Balsamic

July 29, 2015 by Nicole Coudal

Orzo Tomato Basil

A caprese salad (Insalata Caprese) is one of my favorite dishes — tomatoes, mozzarella and basil, drizzled with olive oil. It’s good as a starter to a meal, or even as a main course served with fresh greens (arugula makes a nice addition), crusty bread or grilled meat or veggies. It’s a classic flavor combo…

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Filed Under: Pasta, Salad Tagged With: balsamic, basil, dressing, orzo, tomato

Lemony Pasta, Kale & Crunchy Walnuts

April 17, 2015 by Nicole Coudal

Are you one of those people (like me) who love to toss several types of ingredients (crunchy, chewy, soft, sweet, spicy, salty, etc.) into a dish and see what happens?  This recipe does just that.  It’s adapted from Curtis Stone’s “Linguine with Kale, Lemon and Walnuts” in Food & Wine. I modified the recipe by using…

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Filed Under: Pasta Tagged With: kale, pasta, walnuts

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