Fall is officially upon us in California, and its time to warm things up with some fresh recipes that use fresh home-grown veggies, perfect for Fall and Winter! My garden bounty has some delicious picks this year like Roma tomatoes, Green peppers, Burpless cucumbers, Basil, and recently - the colorful Kale. I have to admit I have been skeptical about using kale in my recipes. But after a … [Read more...]
Cheesy Gooey Tandoori Macaroni
June 18, 2015 by
Pasta Salad is a great side dish that goes well with almost any kind of meal, and I love the fact that you can make it hot or cold, to suit the rest of your menu. Last week when I went to Walmart, I picked up a couple packs of Hamburger Helper® - one of them I used to make my Penne Pasta last night, and today it was time to put the Cheesy Macaroni to good use. I am planning to host a bbq for … [Read more...]
10 Minute Veggie Pasta Perfect For Spring!
April 22, 2014 by
Pasta is a favorite go-to meal in our family, especially when we are looking for quick and healthy options that everyone will enjoy. I particularly enjoy serving pasta because I can sneak in any veggies that I want and my 5 year old will gladly gobble them up, just because its Pasta. Plus, with a range of sauces available in the market these days, it's not at all hard to customize a pasta recipe … [Read more...]
Baked Cheese Tortellini in Chipotle Cream Sauce
December 18, 2013 by
The temperature outside has started to drop, and it gets dark and chilly when I get back from work. Who likes to look when it's cold and dark like that? Sometimes I really wish there was a Magic Wand for Moms so they could whip up healthy yet delicious food in no time - maybe just grant one wish a month, that would be good too, right?! Sigh!!! I don't think that's going to happen unless I move to … [Read more...]
Lattice-Topped Mac n Cheese
May 27, 2012 by
Baked macaroni and cheese with tomatoes & parsley topped with cheese slices to make a lattice pie Mac and Cheese is undoubtedly one of the favorite family-friendly recipes out there. It brings out the kid within you, and is so versatile that you can adapt it to suit any age, any occasion. My 3-year old, like any other toddler, is warming up to Pasta these days, but kids love food that's … [Read more...]
