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- Do you have a recipe for stuffed flounder with crabmeat? Thank you.
- My husband will not eat any meat unless it is well, well, well, done. It is very difficult to cook a good steak this...
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All About Pasta
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Penne Bolognese Casserole
A classic Italian preparation, featuring layers of pasta, ground beef, vegetables and cheese. It doesn't get much better than this casserole! casseroles p ...Tags: Casseroles, Pasta -
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Bowties in Vodka Sauce
This pasta with vodka-spiked tomato cream sauce and sausage has always been my dad's favorite recipe! main-dish pasta (main-di ...Tags: Main-dish, Pasta -
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Gnocchi & Cheese
These fluffy potato dumplings are coated with a rich cheese sauce. Grandma called it “grown up” macaroni and cheese. homemade pasta ... -
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Macaroni and Cheese with Artichokes
Do you have a recipe for macaroni and cheese with artichokes? -Linda Hello again Linda! While I don’t have a macaroni and cheese recipe that specifically includes artichokes, I think that sounds wonder ...Tags: Cheese, Pasta -
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Cooking with Herbs
Ahh, fresh herbs! The appetizing aromas and fresh flavors lend distinctiveness to home-cooking by intensifying, expanding, and even completely modifying the taste of appetizers, entrees, side dishes—even desserts. And they make it a snap to add your own ...Tags: Herbs, Pasta -
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Homemade Pasta Sauce
Making your own tomato sauce for pasta and pizza is really quite easy. You can use staples that you have on hand (canned tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, onion) and save money over costly commercial sauces. Here’s all you need to do: 1. Hea ... -
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Making Perfect “Al Dente” Pasta
Perfect pasta should be served al dente, which means tender, yet firm to the bite. Here's how: • It’s important to cook pasta in lots of fast-boiling water. Bring the water to a boil, add a tablespoon of salt and the pasta and ...Tags: Pasta -
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Groceries on a Budget
The way prices are these days, who hasn’t had the experience of walking out of the supermarket with just a couple bags of groceries, but a receipt showing that you spent more than a hundred dollars? With some money-saving supermarket tips and strategies, ... -
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Simple Weeknight Pastas
You will always find a box (or two or three) of pasta in Grandma’s pantry. The reason is simple: It’s the easiest, tastiest way to get a home-cooked, from-scratch dinner on the table on hectic weeknights. So take your pick from the Grandma’s easy pant ...





