Sausage and Peppers Pasta Salad I have been thinking about this sausage and peppers pasta salad since eating it as a child. For the life of me I could not remember who made it first. My Mom says it was my Aunt Deb but I am not so sure. Either way, it was so good that I have been thinking of it for nearly 40 years. I decided to make it from memory today. It is just as good as I remember. This Sausage and Peppers Pasta Salad has very few ingredients but the few that do, pack a punch.…
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Continue ReadingBLT Pasta Salad This tangy tomato blt pasta salad has been a family favorite for decades. It is the perfect pasta salad for Summer. I like to mix all mine and I keep it in the fridge to snack on for several days. To me, it doesn’t get soggy but if you are worried it will you can keep all the components prepped and separate and combine each time you eat. Tomato Powder The one unique ingredient I use for this recipe is this tomato powder I get for $8 on amazon. I will link it HERE This powder is…
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Continue ReadingI have been in a salad state of mind for the last few weeks. I haven’t been home much to have access to my little grill and I just can’t bring myself to heat up the house with a hot stove or oven. This is why I have been making mostly no cook salads for dinner like this Seven Layer Salad I made today for dinner. This Seven Layer Salad is a salad I used to have to make when I worked in the deli of a local grocery store. This was one of the most popular recipes we sold…
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Continue ReadingAsian Pasta Salad This Asian Pasta Salad is a refreshing change from the usual Summer pasta salads. Made with rotini and mini won ton dumplings, this pasta salad has unique taste and texture. The recipe calls for a poppy seed dressing, but you can also use am Asian Vinaigrette or Peanut Dressing to spice things up. Fresh veggies like, red onion, edamame, peppers and peas, add vitamins and nutrients. This will be the hit of the Summer. A New Idea This Asian Inspired Pasta Salad was in my head for a few weeks now and I spent some time sorting…
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Continue ReadingTomato Pasta Tomato Pasta is THE pasta of the summer. Oven roasted tomatoes and garlic, plus oregano and olive oil. This recipe is salty, sweet and served with peppery cheese. Every one will ask for this all Summer long. It is a great way to use up all the garden tomatoes. A Legendary Recipe The funny story about this Tomato Pasta is that I found the recipe in an old cookbook and decided to make it for my boyfriend at the time. The name of the cookbook now escapes me, but the recipe was so good that for years after…
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Continue ReadingI love making these Cheesy Grilled Chicken & Peppers packets for the grill. The ingredients are so simple and fresh. The recipe take minutes to prep and the best news is, you can eat right out of the packets! No dishes to wash! This recipe has all the flavors of Summer. There is a full, printable recipe at the end of this post. They are perfect to prep ahead of time and put on a grill or fire pit to finish cooking. Especially great for camping. What’s Not To Love What I love most about this recipe is the crunchy…
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Continue ReadingAs you may or may not know depending on how long you have followed me, I am a brand ambassador for a local Chicago, 92 year old, family business called Chateau Dumplings. I work closely with them to develop recipes using their products, photographing them and managing their social media and marketing events. The partnership was a natural one, as I grew up eating these delicious Czech inspired dumplings most of my life. Traditionally, the bread dumplings were served steamed with a Czech recipe for roast pork. You also served gravy and red cabbage or sauerkraut with this dish. If…
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Continue ReadingSummer is coming to an end and it seems like everywhere I turn someone is trying to push their excess tomatoes on me. I have been turning down these tomato pushers left and right because…how many tomatoes can you possibly eat? This past weekend Original Tipsy (My Mom) made a fantastic and simple pasta dish that has me kicking myself for not taking those tomatoes. She gave me her recipe and it will have you with an answer to the question “What to do with all those garden tomatoes?” Here is what you will need for the recipe: •2 to…
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