Summer weekends go by way too fast. Here it is Monday again. I have many chores to catch up on today and one is to get son David’s car in for new brakes and an oil change. I am everyone’s personal assistant these days! My pinky is starting to heal and the throbbing is gone. [...]

 This Giada De Laurentiis recipe is simple but delicious! With just a few minutes of prep time, this dish came together quickly and the results were outstanding! This could be my new favorite salmon recipe. The fresh flavors of  lemon, basil, garlic, capers and olive oil combine to season whole wheat pasta perfectly. The heat of the pasta slightly wilts the bed [...]

Each jumbo pasta shell is stuffed with chicken and spinach combined with the smooth ricotta, mozzarella and parmigiano-reggiano cheese, smothered in tomato sauce with more  mozzarella cheese melted over the top.  The layering of three types of cheese creates a creamy texture with every bite.  With recipes like this you won’t feel the least bit deprived.   I prefer to use marinara or spaghetti sauce which adds more [...]