pasta

in my cupboard: bionaturae egg pasta

January 26, 2011

It’s not often that I would feature a white flour pasta…I rarely even buy pasta made with white flour. I’m a whole wheat kind of girl. Not to mention a Nutritionist, remember?? But this bionaturae traditional egg pasta just looks special. I know I bought it with something in mind, but a few months passed [...]

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asian spaghetti & meatballs

January 5, 2011

Meals like this just make me happy. It’s healthy but filling; comforting but exciting; delicious but simple. The meatballs are flavored with a classic Korean sauce, the pasta tossed with a simple dressing of toasted sesame oil and soy sauce. It’s the perfect combination lean protein, whole grains and vegetables and the ultimate in clean [...]

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lamb ragù

December 28, 2010

This is the kind of meal that will make the men in your life very, very happy. I can’t necessarily guarantee diamonds or a vacation to Fiji but if your men eat meat, it’s certainly worth a try! It involves a lot of meat, that unmistakable slow-cooked flavor and I mentioned meat, right? Making this [...]

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in my cupboard: black bean pasta

December 23, 2010

Last week I shared a recipe with you for black bean pasta with chorizo & peppers. Turns out this black bean pasta gem that I picked up on a weekend when I was visiting my parents is pretty hard to track down, but a lot of you were interested in where you could find it. [...]

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thanksgiving 2010: turkey noodle soup

November 24, 2010

The big question after Thanksgiving is always what to make with the leftovers. Growing up, we always spent Thanksgiving in Milwaukee and the Friday after, we always had turkey sandwiches on little potato buns with crunchy lettuce and a bit of mayo. While sandwiches are fine and often appreciated, this year I wanted to do [...]

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in my cupboard: brown rice noodles

November 16, 2010

With my recent interest (ok, borderline obsession) with all things Asian, rice noodles keep showing up in my meals. Whether it’s in pho or a bed for curry, I’m loving all things rice noodles. Imagine my surprise when I recently found Brown Rice Noodles! I was beyond thrilled (as only a Nutritionist could be) and immediately [...]

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