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Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

This is one of our family staples. It is healthy and delicious! Two of our kids say it is their favorite…

John Spottiswood
Mar 2008
Advanced 		10 votes
6 reviews
5 comments
38970 views
Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive Oil

This is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to…

John Spottiswood
Dec 2012
Advanced 		12 votes
4 reviews
1 comment
24525 views
Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

This is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced 		6 votes
2 reviews
2 comments
8092 views
Simple French Bread Pizza

Simple French Bread Pizza

This is an easy recipe that I've been making since I was about 14. I made it last night because I was pressed for time, and all of my kids said…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2009
Advanced 		9 votes
3 reviews
3 comments
21480 views
Gordon Ramsay Style Mushroom and Leek Pasta

Gordon Ramsay Style Mushroom and Leek Pasta

In one of the episodes, Gordon shared 'Quick TV Dinners' - Mushroom and Leek Pasta, Farfalle with ricotta,…

Hina Gujral
Oct 2013
Advanced 		1 vote
1 comment
18963 views
Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

J. Gino Genovesi
Jan 2014
Professional 		3 votes
2 comments
9085 views
Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for…

John Spottiswood
Feb 2008
Advanced 		5 votes
1 review
1 comment
26750 views
Ricotta and Greens or Spinach Pasta

Ricotta and Greens or Spinach Pasta

This is another excellent dish that takes advantage of delicious and healthy greens. This is a Sicilian dish…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2010
Advanced 		4 votes
2 reviews
1 comment
2540 views
PARSLEY sun-dried TOMATO PESTO on PASTA

PARSLEY sun-dried TOMATO PESTO on PASTA

I opened the fridge to be happily greeted by a beautiful bouquet of parsley. With this, I was inspired to…

Foodessa
Apr 2010
Professional 		2 votes
1 comment
2809 views
Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil

Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil

This is a light and tasty sauce that the Roman's called "alla carrettiera". It's named for the drivers who…

Nancy Miyasaki
Aug 2009
Intermediate 		5 votes
3 reviews
1 comment
4705 views
Cheese Tortellini with Purple Sage and Browned Butter

Cheese Tortellini with Purple Sage and Browned Butter

My family loves this dish. It's a classic and uses an herb that grows year after year in my yard--purple sage.…

K. Garner
Aug 2012
Intermediate 		1 vote
2737 views
CAULIFLOWER mushroom ' Farfalle ' PASTA

CAULIFLOWER mushroom ' Farfalle ' PASTA

Aromatic, flavourful and satisfying pasta meal. Just a HANDFUL to cook in 30 minutes or less. For a dedicated…

Foodessa
May 2010
Professional 		1 vote
3174 views
Orange perfumed risotto

Orange perfumed risotto

A very straightforward dish. A light risotto with a delicate aroma of orange. You will use the zest as well as the juice so it would be best to use…

Alida
Mar 2012
Intermediate 		2 votes
1 comment
1959 views
20 MINUTE BUTTER AND ONION TOMATO SAUCE

20 MINUTE BUTTER AND ONION TOMATO SAUCE

If you have ever made Marcella Hazan’s glorious butter and onion tomato sauce, then you know that it can take a…

For the Love of Italian Cooking
Nov 2016
Advanced 		1 vote
1938 views
Fresh Basil Pesto

Fresh Basil Pesto

Delicious and healthy basil pesto that will make your stomach smile!

SpaghettiandChopsticks
Jun 2011
Intermediate 		3 votes
2768 views
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