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Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic Pasta

Posted on September 15, 2021 by HelenFern

My neighbor gave me a box full of tomatoes. There are only two of us, so I needed to do something with them – now. I made some tomato sauce (come back on Saturday for the recipe) and this delicious … Continue reading →

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Three Meals for Two from One Chicken – Chicken, Penne and Sun-dried Tomato Casserole

Posted on June 10, 2021 by HelenFern

Yesterday we grilled the chicken. Today we’ll use half of the breast to make this delicious casserole. It has pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and pine nuts – baked with mozzarella and a deliciously simple parmesan sauce. You ready?

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Sausage Stuffed Shells

Posted on October 27, 2020 by HelenFern

We love pasta. Here’s one that’s stuffed and fills your mouth with a burst of flavor and provides the warmth of comfort food.

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Garlicky Stuffed Mushrooms

Posted on May 27, 2019 by HelenFern

I love mushrooms. I made these mushrooms as an appetizer for my husband and myself. It was our anniversary and we stayed home and ate appetizers and drank champagne. We each made a few appetizers and this one was my … Continue reading →

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Caprese Skewers with Lavender Balsamic Reduction

Posted on June 9, 2017 by HelenFern

Caprese salad is a simple salad made of sliced, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, salt and olive oil.  It is supposed to resemble the Italian flag!  Well here is a great picnic version of a classic salad!

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