Carbonara

We've put off trying this recipe for a while because it seemed complicated. That couldn't be further from the truth! It was really very easy, though a bit temperamental. The original post cites Rachel Ray as the original creator as published in Woman's Day magazine.

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Perfect for a hot summer night's dinner. Not to mention, these weren't as hard as I always thought they were! Ingredients: 2 ounces rice vermicelli package small shrimp; cooked - peeled, deveined 1 cup fresh bean sprouts (or canned if you can't find fresh) 6 green onions (green parts) 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves; chopped chiffonade … Continue reading Vietnamese Spring Rolls

Shrimp Paesano

When J and I lived in San Antonio, we used to love to eat in Paesanos outdoor dining room. Especially in the middle of "winter" when they had the heat lamps going and the sunsets were amazing. We often ordered their signature dish, Shrimp Paesano (first dish on the link), which is amazing. Unfortunately, when … Continue reading Shrimp Paesano

Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Pasta

If you told me 10 years ago, I'd be eating squash, I would never believe you. But I am! And I'm loving it! I had no idea these fall vegetables could taste so lovely! I'm always looking for new recipes and when a friend recommended this Self Magazine butternut squash recipe, I jumped at the … Continue reading Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Pasta

Chicken and Zucchini Bow Tie Pasta

The zucchini at the Farmer's Market is HUGE. So much that we needed a dish where this was the main component. Luckily, we found this Rachel Ray dish from her 365 No Repeats. With a few modifications, it was super easy to make, filling and a nice end of summer dish. Ingredients: 1 pound bow-tie … Continue reading Chicken and Zucchini Bow Tie Pasta