Pasta

Tabbouleh Pasta Salad Recipe

March 18, 2013

Happy Monday Everyone! Today is the big day – I am in Los Angeles to attend the Live Finale of Biggest Loser Season 14!!!! I am counting down the minutes until I get to see Jillian, Bob and all of the contestants from past seasons up close and personal!! Ok, calm down Liz. To help [...]

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Greek Chicken Pasta Salad with Feta and Herbs

January 21, 2013

Greek Chicken Pasta Salad - The Lemon Bowl

Do you ever find yourself in a chicken rut? Who doesn’t. Greek Chicken Pasta Salad with Feta and Herbs promises to pull you and your family right out of that chicken rut, pronto.

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Beef and Ricotta Meatballs

January 18, 2013

When I was little, I always wanted to be that iconic Italian mother in the kitchen who spent her days stirring a pot of something delicious. My family is full of loud and crazy women who know their way around the kitchen but you’re more likely to find Stuffed Grape Leaves, Syrian Salad or Meat [...]

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Healthy Freezer Friendly Meals {Alexia Foods Giveaway!}

November 26, 2012

Between family gatherings, school events, holiday parties and shopping – some days it is nearly impossible to get a healthy dinner on the table. During this hectic but wonderful time of year, it is even more important to fill our bodies with the nutrients and energy it requires.Stocking the freezer with nutritious, ready-to-go meals is one [...]

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Weekly Meal Planning and Cost Savings Tips

November 2, 2012

Recently, I had the opportunity to conduct a “Healthy Cooking 101″ discussion and cooking demonstration for a local mother’s group. Mothers with children of all ages (as young as two weeks!) and families of all sizes (as many as five kids!) attended the fun and casual gathering.

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Sausage and Eggplant Baked Pasta

October 30, 2012

With a last name like Della Croce, (Italian for “of the cross”), it probably comes as no surprise that my Sicilian husband loves baked pasta dishes. Heck, he loves anything with pasta!

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Garlicky Pasta with Swiss Chard and Beans

August 26, 2012

If you celebrate Meatless Monday, follow a vegetarian diet or simply want to save money and calories by eating less meat, my Garlicky Pasta with Swiss Chard and Beans is for you! Feel free to experiment with various leafy greens such as spinach or kale. No cannelini beans? Navy or chick peas would work perfectly. [...]

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Parmesan Pasta with Veggies and Beans

August 13, 2012

As my little guy nears his first birthday, it is becoming very clear that he is no longer interested in being spoon fed.

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Spaghetti and Meat Sauce with Mushrooms and Red Wine

August 5, 2012

Growing up in the Midwest, we have always called red sauce “spaghetti sauce.” Until I met my husband over 10 years ago, I assumed that’s what everyone called it! Not the case. While dating my Italian husband, we spent many Sunday evenings having dinner with his family. Every week or so we would enjoy spaghetti, meatballs and sausage covered [...]

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