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Avocado Pasta

Avocado Pasta

Delicious, creamy (with no milk or cream!), and healthy. Makes a great side dish, or top with grilled chicken for a complete meal. Pairs well with…

Wendi Taylor
Feb 2013
Professional 		2 votes
1 comment
18770 views
Festive Pasta Salad

Festive Pasta Salad

This pasta salad is colorful and zesty! Serve warm or at room temperature.

Kelsey Martin
Jun 2008
Intermediate 		10 votes
1 comment
37103 views
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…

dp
Dec 2009
Professional 		4 votes
1 review
1 comment
24153 views
Macaroni and slaw salad

Macaroni and slaw salad

This recipe comes from my Taste of Home cookbook. It is a delicious, easy to make and my go to salad recipe for potlucks.

Micheline
Jun 2013
Intermediate 		1 vote
1 comment
9692 views
Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes

Since we can have great tomatoes year around, we can always enjoy their fresh flavor this way. Remember: Never store your fresh tomatoes in the…

Robyn Savoie
Mar 2014
Advanced 		2 votes
1 review
2 comments
6849 views
Salmon Pasta Salad

Salmon Pasta Salad

Bowtie pasta with salmon. Delicious and not too heavy. Simple and easy. My daughters enjoy it, its a nice summer lunch time food.

Jennie McCluskey
Jul 2010
Intermediate 		2 votes
2840 views
Orzo Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Feta

Orzo Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Feta

This is my summer potluck go-to recipe! You can add pinenuts and fresh cherry tomatoes or you could just add…

Michele Grason
Jul 2009
Intermediate 		3 votes
1 review
4790 views
Amazing Thai Style Penne Rigate

Amazing Thai Style Penne Rigate

Flavor times 110. This recipe complements my Thai Grilled Chicken recipe below. Lemongrass and coconut milk really makes this pasta POP! Great…

Smokinhotchef
Apr 2012
Advanced 		1 vote
1 comment
3159 views
Grandma's Cheese Macaroni Casserole

Grandma's Cheese Macaroni Casserole

Creamy southern style Macaroni and Cheese with a crunchy cracker topping. Great make ahead dish for events and…

Mia Nardozzi
Jan 2011
Intermediate 		1 vote
3352 views
Pad Thai (Flat Noodles with Vegetables)

Pad Thai (Flat Noodles with Vegetables)

These Pad Thai Noodles is a fusion of Chinese and Thai flavors creating dynamic flavors and brilliant color.…

Hina Gujral
Jul 2014
Advanced 		1 vote
2724 views
Aztec Couscous

Aztec Couscous

Couscous takes on a Latin flair with black beans, corn, jalapeno, cilantro, and cumin for a tasty vegetarian side dish.

Hilda Fonseca de Gill
Feb 2013
Intermediate 		1 vote
2999 views
Super Easy Cheesy Macaroni

Super Easy Cheesy Macaroni

My own rendition of an old time favorite. My kids love this recipe. It is not for health conscious people as it does include lots of cheese and…

Madi Moreno de Arjona
Aug 2011
Intermediate 		1 vote
2171 views
Orzo Salad

Orzo Salad

I like to make and serve this whenever I am grilling

Mary Ann Walter
Apr 2011
Intermediate 		1 vote
2281 views
Super Easy Macaroni Salad

Super Easy Macaroni Salad

This is one of my kids' favorite dishes. It is super easy to make and quick. I often take it for pot lucks at church and it has become a favorite…

Madi Moreno de Arjona
Aug 2011
Intermediate 		2 votes
1 review
3619 views
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