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Tag Archives: pasta
Pangrattato Linguine with Pepperoni
Pangrattato linguine is a great dish to make in the summer, no oven needed – it comes together quickly on top of the stove. It’s garlicky, spicy, and topped with pepperoni, toasted panko bread crumbs, and lemon zest. It’s going … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged linguine, panko, pasta, pepperoni, what to make for dinner
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Italian Penicillin
Lately, I’ve been all about cold weather comfort food. It snowed on Friday from the time I got up, to when it got dark – it was a good day to make this soup. It’s a chicken broth with pureed … Continue reading
Penne with Baked Cherry Tomato Sauce
This is a meatless, wonderfully flavorful pasta that’s easy to throw together on a weeknight. Roast panko topped cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and mash with a fork. Add pasta and serve – simple!
Chicken Lo Mein
I’m always looking for ways to use up leftover roast chicken, and this was a huge hit with The Boy! Pasta, chicken, and heavy on the vegetables – I used red peppers, mushrooms, and snap peas – but you could … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged easy dinners, leftover chicken, pasta, what to make for dinner
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Pasta e Fagioli
Soup is always a terrific comfort food to make for dinner when it’s snowing. Sunday was no exception – a tomato broth with ham , cannellini beans, pasta, and garlic is just what the doctor ordered! It makes 6 servings.
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged beans, pasta, soup, soup is good food, what to make for dinner
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Pantry Meals
I’ve noticed a lot of “pantry meals” talked about on the internet due to the Coronavirus. Here in Philly, a lot of restaurants have closed – and only the ones who have take-out licenses can remain open for business. So … Continue reading
Spinach Beef Ziti Bake
I love a good casserole, something you can make ahead of time, and throw into the oven on a busy day. Ziti tossed with ground beef, tomatoes, and spinach, topped with mozzarella – a half hour in the oven, and … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged casserole, easy dinners, pasta, what to make for dinner
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Now that winter is approaching, Sundays are generally soup and sandwich nights. It’s easy, it’s comfort food, and there’s enough leftover for lunches the next day. This is a very basic recipe for chicken soup – chicken, carrots and celery. … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged chicken soup, pasta, soups, vegetables, what to make for dinner
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Tomato Gravy with Onion & Butter
This recipe originated with Marcella Hazan, I’ve been reading about it on various food blogs for years. All you need are three ingredients, a can of San Marzano tomatoes, an onion, and butter to make an amazing gravy. Simmer time … Continue reading


