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Fresh Summer Pasta This is a more summery version of my well loved autumnal Arti-tom Chick-feta Pasta salad recipe. I have 9 basil plants in my hydroponic window ledge grower, so I'm on my third batch of pesto so far this summer. I am also growing sugar ann peas in grow bags on my deck,… Continue reading Fresh Summer Pesto Salad Recipe
Leftovers reheated in a ramekin This is a very hearty meal for those times you're in need of proper comfort food. Loaded with protein and flavour, you can't go wrong with this easy to make meal. I make a large batch so I can share with my Auntie, and we freeze the leftovers for even… Continue reading Rosée Ravioli Recipe
This is a delicious way to use up the basil growing in your garden as the summer wraps up. Leftover pasta is great hot or cold, and freezes well. Ingredients: 1 box Barilla gluten free macaroni or rotini pasta 2 cups frozen or fresh broccoli bite size florets 2 cups sweet frozen petite peas 1… Continue reading Garlicky Green Pesto Pasta Recipe
While the nettle are young and fresh (spring & fall), don your protective gloves, get out there and pick those babies! They are full of iron, calcium, and potassium, and are an all-round tonic for your blood and health. You can’t go wrong with this amazing recipe. Ingredients: 2 T olive oil 2 cups chopped… Continue reading Nettle or Spinach Lasagna Recipe
I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! So fresh and flavorful. Perfect for a summer picnic too. Sorry, I lost the pic that goes with this one. Will add a new one eventually... Ingredients 1 box gluten free Barilla rotini pasta 2 ripe vine tomatoes, diced or ½ jar sundried… Continue reading Fresh Basil Tomato Pasta Salad Recipe
Sorry, no pics yet. Coming eventually... Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 1 package gluten free Barilla ziti pasta 26 oz jar marinara sauce 15 oz ricotta cheese 8 oz shredded mozza cheese ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Cook pasta as directed on package. When draining pasta, reserve ½… Continue reading Easy Baked Ziti Recipe
I was inspired by Donna Hay’s garlic prawn appetizer recipe and came up with the rest of the pasta on my own from ingredients I had in my fridge and flavors I love together. YUM!!! And quick too! You have to make it. Trust me. If you’re vegetarian, just leave out the prawns. If you’re… Continue reading Prawn Spicy Fresh Pasta Recipe
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