Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

Posted on April 13, 2010 by artislyfe

Toss a garlicky, Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt sauce with pasta, shrimp, asparagus, peas and red bell pepper for a fresh, satisfying summer meal. Serve with: Slices of cucumber and tomato tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.

Italian Egg-Drop Soup

Posted on February 19, 2010 by artislyfe

Italian Egg-Drop Soup

Italian egg-drop soup, Stracciatella, is traditionally a light soup made with just chicken broth, eggs and herbs. We added pasta, chickpeas and arugula to turn it into a meal. Serve with: Garlic bread and Caesar salad.

Recipe: Salted Pistachio Brittle (Better Than Christmas Cookies!) — Candy Recipes from The Kitchn

Posted on December 16, 2009 by artislyfe

I was raised to always be a polite guest, but I’m going to start this guest post out on a note that could ruffle some feathers. I’m a mug of spiked hot mulled cider in and I’m feeling a little daring, so here goes nothing: I don’t much like Christmas cookies. Blasphemous, I know. Especially for a food blogger. Writing a holiday guest post. Mere days before Christmas.

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Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps

Posted on May 26, 2009 by artislyfe

Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps

Based on a popular Chinese dish, these fun wraps also make appealing appetizers for entertaining. Make it a meal: Serve with chile-garlic sauce and rice vinegar for extra zip; toss diced mango and strawberries with lime juice for a quick dessert.

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Posted on May 26, 2009 by artislyfe

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Tilapia, a relatively plentiful fish, has the unfortunate reputation of being dull. All it needs is a spice rub, a familiar barbecuing technique that works just as well indoors. You could also use this rub on chicken breasts or toss it with lightly oiled shrimp before cooking.

Grilled Pizza with Pesto, Tomatoes & Feta

Posted on May 26, 2009 by artislyfe

Grilled Pizza with Pesto, Tomatoes & Feta

Dazzle your guests, and keep the kitchen cool, by baking pizza on the backyard grill. For convenience, this recipe uses prepared pizza dough, found in most supermarkets, and pesto from a jar.

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chard & White Beans

Posted on May 26, 2009 by artislyfe

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chard & White Beans

Acorn squash’s natural shape makes it just right for stuffing. This filling has Mediterranean flair: olives, tomato paste, white beans and Parmesan cheese. Serve with: Mixed green salad with radicchio and red onion and crisp white wine, such as Pinot Grigio.

Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms

Posted on May 26, 2009 by artislyfe

Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms

Sliced Brussels sprouts and mushrooms cook quickly and cling to the pasta in our fall version of pasta primavera. Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time. Serve with a tossed salad.

Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Posted on May 26, 2009 by artislyfe

Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Potatoes are one of the great comfort foods, especially when stuffed with a satisfying mixture of lean ground beef and broccoli florets plus reduced-fat sour cream and Cheddar cheese. Add a tossed salad and you have a healthy and hearty meal that will leave you feeling good.

Braised Paprika Chicken

Posted on May 26, 2009 by artislyfe

Braised Paprika Chicken

Sweet Hungarian paprika gives this creamy braised chicken the best flavor. This is a good “pantry dish” since you should have the basics on hand and only need to purchase the chicken. You may vary the recipe by using cubed veal shoulder instead of chicken and mushrooms instead of peppers. Serve with whole-wheat orzo flavored with minced parsley or dill.

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Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

Italian Egg-Drop Soup

Recipe: Salted Pistachio Brittle (Better Than Christmas Cookies!) — Candy Recipes from The Kitchn

Five-Spice Turkey & Lettuce Wraps

Chili-Rubbed Tilapia with Asparagus & Lemon

Grilled Pizza with Pesto, Tomatoes & Feta

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chard & White Beans

Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms

Loaded Twice-Baked Potatoes

Braised Paprika Chicken