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Squash All Summer

I am a novice gardener. This spring, after years of sitting on the waitlist, we finally got a note that our number was up for a small plot tucked away in the back corner of the park. I was giddy. We ...

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Embrace Freshness with Zucchini & Corn Pasta: Farmer's Market Delight

As summer rolls around, farmers markets come alive with vibrant displays of fresh produce. It's the perfect time to explore creative recipes that make the most of these locally grown ingredients.

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Macaroni and Cheese: Reinventing the Reuben

Whether we are Irish or not, it's that special time in March where a lot of us celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Plans are made with friends, green is part of our wardrobe, and we look forward to some of ...

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Quick and Easy Pasta Dishes after a Long Day

If you are anything like me, after I get home from a long day at work or school, I don’t want to do anything but lay down and sleep. I also want to have a good, rewarding meal after all the work I’ve ...

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The History of Pasta and How to Cook It

As a professional chef, I have always been fascinated by the history and evolution of different culinary traditions. One such tradition that has captured my interest is the history of pasta. This ...

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The Pastabilities of Pasta Shape Substitutions

Besides blogging, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to moderate some of our popular virtual cooking classes. If you haven’t taken one yet, they are a fun opportunity to cook together with one of our ...

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Chocolate Pasta Anytime

Does this title leave you a little skeptical? Chocolate pasta? Pasta for dessert? Really? Well, when I first learned there was such a thing, it definitely left me wondering! It was Winter 2021, ...

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Homemade SpaghettiOs

If there is one dish that brings me right back to childhood, it’s canned SpaghettiOs. My mom would never buy it though, and I get that it was probably not the healthiest thing we could eat, but she ...

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Almost Guilt-Free Alfredo Sauce

Talk about guilty pleasures! Alfredo sauce, especially tossed with fettuccine, is what my dreams are made of. This smooth and silky cream sauce that effortlessly coats al dente pasta is so comforting ...

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Amazing Carbonara in Roughly 15 Minutes

Carbonara is one of my wife’s favorite pasta dishes, and I’m happy to make it for her whenever she requests it because unlike some of her other common requests it doesn’t take multiple days to ...

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