Bleu Cheese Macaroni
Hey, Arkie Mama here. I made this the other night and it was truly amazing. Found the recipe on Allrecipes, and decided to make it as a side on the night that Hubs made his yummy chicken wings. Ingredients 2 cups uncooked macaroni 2 T butter 1 t salt 1/2 t black pepper 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 cup crumbled bleu cheese 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Directions Bring large pot of...
Read MorePasta w/ Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes and Feta Cheese
Hey, Arkie Mama here! I’m about to have shoulder surgery and am trying to alter my eating habits so that I don’t gain a ton of weight during what looks to be a lengthy recovery/rehab process. Anyway, Better Homes & Gardens just sent out a slew of low-cal recipes. This is the first one I plan to try! ingredients 4 ounces dried whole grain or whole wheat penne pasta Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 3 tablespoons canola oil...
Read MoreLunchbox Wednesday: Rigatoni ‘Cake’
In need of new ideas for the kids' packed lunches? So are we.
Read MoreLemon-Basil Pasta
This sounds like a delightful summer dish! Recipe found on Allrecipes. Ingredients 3 cups bow tie pasta 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half – cut into bite-size pieces 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/4 cup margarine 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup white wine 2 cups sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 lemon, zested and juiced 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup torn fresh...
Read MoreBaked Ziti
Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce 6 ounces sliced provolone cheese 6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups sour cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Add onions; saute until...
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