Tag Archives: Rachael Ray

Summer Pasta with Ricotta, Pancetta & Peas

By Ali | Published: August 7, 2012

Any way I can find to make pasta feel like an {almost} healthy option for an easy and fast summer dinner I am totally on board. Pasta is my comfort food…well carbs in general are, but I have a particular love of noodle-y goodness. This is a great spring/summer dish that you can whip up, [...]

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Cinnamon Peach Ice Cream

By Ali | Published: July 31, 2012

I thought it would be fun to end National Ice Cream Month with a post about delicious cinnamon peach ice cream! One of the items on my summer bucket list is to make 10 different flavors of ice cream this summer.  I’m on number 4, so I have many more to go, but I’m feeling [...]

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Peanut Noodles with Edamame & Chicken

By Ali | Published: May 21, 2012

I have to say that one of my faults in the kitchen is that I rarely venture out from my comfort zone.  I usually stick with Italian, Mexican and maybe French cuisine.  I have always been hesitant to venture into the more Eastern flavors.  So when I came across this easy Asian inspired noodle dish [...]

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The Lighter Side of Chicken Parm

By Ali | Published: October 30, 2011

As far as I’m concerned, there aren’t many people out there who don’t love a big dish for chicken parm…all that yummy cheese and sauce – delish!  I am always hesitant to order it out at restaurants because it tends to be a bit more heavy than I prefer (think lots of breading, fried in [...]

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Grilled Ratatouille Boats

By Ali | Published: September 12, 2011

Wonderful side dish, especially now with fall quickly approaching – tomatoes are at their best and the squash is delicious.  These little boats highlight all of the wonderful flavors of fall! You will need: 2 medium-large (or 4 small) zucchini, halved lengthwise 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, grated (I always [...]

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Quesadilla Casserole

By Ali | Published: September 2, 2011

When it comes to an easy, fast weeknight meal, this Quesadilla Casserole really hits the spot.  Most of the ingredients are things I typically have in my pantry/fridge or are easy enough to mindlessly pick up on my way home.  The leftovers are amazing as well, so I suggest making the full recipe even if [...]

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Baking lessons & the best sandwich ever

By Ali | Published: March 6, 2011

After several busy weeks and being sick for 10 days, I vowed to spend the weekend relaxing and doing things around the apartment. So when my friend Susan emailed and asked if we could get together and if she could get a baking lesson for red velvet cupcakes, I was thrilled.  She came over and [...]

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Pasta Deliciousness

By Ali | Published: February 10, 2011

I am convinced that there is nothing better at the end of a long, hard day than a yummy bowl of pasta…yes, sometimes I like to eat my feelings, and only carbs will do! Today was one of those days where I wondered “why, oh why did I choose to teach middle school?!”  The kids [...]

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