Quick and easy American winter pasta recipes

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Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

Ham, Peas & Pasta Salad

A nice choice for a summer cookout or picnic, this pasta salad can be made up to a day ahead for convenience. My pasta choice for this is ditalini,…

Salad Foodie
Jun 2018
Professional
1 vote
3108 views
Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09)…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2016
Professional
1 vote
1718 views
Mac 'n Cheese Appetizer Pastry Cups

Mac 'n Cheese Appetizer Pastry Cups

Great appetizer for any get together, any time!

"Cheffie Cooks"
Apr 2016
Advanced
1 vote
2008 views
Cheesy Ham Divan

Cheesy Ham Divan

We love ham for holiday dinners…and sometimes we make them just to use in casseroles and sandwiches. Being the Pacific Living Outdoor Oven has a…

Patti Fisher
Dec 2015
Professional
1 vote
2129 views
Easy Sausage Pierogi Bake

Easy Sausage Pierogi Bake

Ken wanted macaroni and cheese made meaty with sausage. Patti had an “aha” moment because frozen pierogies are something we always have on hand,…

Patti Fisher
Oct 2015
Professional
1 vote
3111 views
Our Favorite Mac & Cheese

Our Favorite Mac & Cheese

It’s been rainy and cold here. Comfort food was a must. Ken wanted macaroni and cheese, but it had to be extra cheesy with a crunchy topping. Patti…

Patti Fisher
Apr 2015
Professional
1 vote
5189 views
Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

Macaroni, Chicken and Cheese Casserole

An easy on your pocketbook comfort dish for the family. It is one of those meals, having leftover chicken,…

Julia Ann Souders
Jul 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
5382 views
Chicken, Tomatoes & Rotini Salad

Chicken, Tomatoes & Rotini Salad

Hearty pasta salad to help use up leftover roast chicken or turkey. I've a bumper crop of grape tomatoes which…

Salad Foodie
Aug 2012
Professional
2 votes
4976 views
Macaroni Salad Primavera

Macaroni Salad Primavera

Bursting with garden fresh veggie flavors and color, this salad is great for on the go and complements any meal indoors or out!!

Smokinhotchef
Jul 2012
Advanced
2 votes
5904 views
Garlicky Herbed Chicken w/ Broccoli, Shiitakes, and Spaghetti

Garlicky Herbed Chicken w/ Broccoli, Shiitakes, and Spaghetti

Garlic! Good quality olive oil, fresh herbs and fungi- need i say more? This recipe is even better the next…

Smokinhotchef
Mar 2012
Advanced
1 vote
2334 views
Fake Out Crab Rangoon Bites

Fake Out Crab Rangoon Bites

This recipe is a spin off of one of my favorite items found in a Chinese Restaurant. I've always loved this crispity outer layer coupled with the…

Smokinhotchef
Mar 2012
Advanced
1 vote
3675 views
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

This is a redo of a Cooking Light recipe "Creamy, Light Mac & Cheese". Since I'm dealing with lactose intolerant family members, I've made…

Toby Corn
Sep 2011
Professional
1 vote
1818 views
Lazy homemade pasta with minced pork and beef meat

Lazy homemade pasta with minced pork and beef meat

This recipe is as simple as 1-2-3! You can make it with pasta from a store but it’s more tender and delish…

Helenscooking
Jul 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2491 views
TYLER'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

TYLER'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

My 9yr old son and I set out to make stove top mac and cheese, and this is what we came up with.

Shawn Kent
Jul 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
1826 views