Reduced Twice Red Wine Spaghetti Sauce

August 1, 2007

We had some left over red wine that was just past drinkable so we decided to cook with it last Friday.  I found this on Cooks.com. http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1826,144164-243206,00.html I'd recommend adding 1 or 2 bell peppers, but I'm a bell pepper fan in my pasta sauce. Just mix them in with the onion mixture.  The second [...]

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Stovetop Sausage Mac and Cheese

May 20, 2007

I've made this simple recipe a few times now since I spotted it in Cooking Light.  It's one of those where you question the "light-ness", but you really don't need a larger serving since it's very filling.  The one change I'd recommend to the recipe below is using hot or spicy Italian sausage instead of [...]

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Artichoke, Spinach, and Feta Stuffed Shells

March 24, 2007
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Here is another 5 star recipe lifted from Cooking Light.  I can't say that everything from cooking light is indeed "light", but it's usually good.  Haven't made this for anyone but Gretchen yet, but she loved it.  It's an alternative to making the usual lasagna for us.  The pepperoncini add a great level of spice [...]

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Quick Vodka Chicken Cream Pasta

March 24, 2007

Got this from the Rachael Ray 30-minute meal book.  The basic recipe is simple and easy, almost too easy. So I'd recommend adding some chicken or sausage chunks. Gret and I have also learned that (out of necessity) raspberry vodka will work as well. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan in a [...]

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