Posted by: CeeCee on: May 28, 2009
Israeli Couscous is a small, spherical pasta made from semolina flour. It’s similar to Orzo, and can be used in much the same way. It looks like caviar! You can find it in your grocery store on the pasta isle. This is a side dish that can be easily adjusted to your family’s taste [...]
Posted by: CeeCee on: April 18, 2009
This has been a favoite of my kids since they were little. It’s a good way to sneak in something green, plus they loved to “help” stuff the shells! A green salad, some toasted garlic-cheese bread and a glass of wine and you have a wonderful meal. Stuffed Shells with Spinach-Ricotta Filling 20 jumbo [...]
Posted by: CeeCee on: March 25, 2009
Here is a quick chicken and pasta dish where you can change up the vegetables, according to what you like or have on hand. Some crispy garlic bread and the rest of the wine you’re cooking with makes a great meal! Farfelle with Chicken and Vegetables Serves 4 2-3 bonessless, skinless chicken breasts, cut [...]
Posted by: CeeCee on: March 2, 2009
I threw this together one night with some leftover vegetables I had in the fridge. So simple, and so tasty. I sometimes make this a meal by stirring it into Cheesey Orzo (recipe follows). Vegetable Mélange Serves 4 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 – 3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 lbs.), cubed 1 yellow pepper, [...]
Posted by: CeeCee on: February 27, 2009
This is one of those meals that I can throw together in less than 30 minutes. The ingredients are pantry staples, so it’s one of my go-to meals when time is short, or I’ve exhausted my dinner repertoire. All you need to round out the meal is a salad, some toasted garlic bread, and a [...]
