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Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad

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You just can't have too many pasta salad recipes.  They're the perfect accompaniment to any BBQ, picnic or potluck so it's always nice to have a variety to choose from. I had a chunk of mozzarella and some pepperoni left over from a pizza I made the other day and needed a … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup

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It's been a crazy week and I'm ready for the weekend, how about you?  I've been nursing a case of strep throat with accompanying fever while still having to meet the day to day demands of taking my kids to their various activities and meeting deadlines of my own. … Continue reading →

BEST Macaroni Salad

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Thank you to Lindsay for sponsoring this post and to my readers for supporting the brands that help make The Daring Gourmet possible! I know I don't have to tell you this one simple truth, that not all macaroni salads are created equal.  Just go to any potluck and … Continue reading →

Roasted Sweet Potato Fettuccine Alfredo

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Even though the holidays are long over, our consumption of sweet potatoes doesn't have to be - nor should it be! Find out more about the U.S.history of sweet potato consumption and why you should be eating them throughout the year in my post on Curried Sweet Potato Soup … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Mac and Cheese

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Few things say "comfort" like a plate piled high with macaroni and cheese.  And I don't mean the boxed kind.  I mean plump noodles drenched in a rich and creamy homemade cheese sauce.  That's the kind! Well, 'tis the season to be pumpkin and so I've conjured up a truly … Continue reading →

Spaghetti with Leek Alfredo

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I had 15 minutes to get dinner on the table before our family had to take off to run an errand.  I didn't have time to thaw any meat or chicken, so that meant it would need to be something meatless.  What are some of your favorite go-to, ready-in-15-minutes meatless dishes? … Continue reading →

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

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A thoroughly delicious and fuss-free beef stroganoff for your slow cooker!  Full of flavor with a creamy sauce you can enjoy over egg noodles or rice, this is a guaranteed family favorite! I've always been a fan of rich and creamy sauces and beef stroganoff is a prime … Continue reading →

Italian Bolognese

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Traditional Italian Bolognese uses three meats and pancetta (or bacon) to achieve the flavor that has made it so famous.  The long, slow cooking time results in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness and a depth of flavor that will satisfy your tummy and your soul. Classic Italian … Continue reading →

Greek Orzo Salad

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You can never have too many good pasta salad recipes and this one is goooood.  Quick and easy to make, packed full of wholesome ingredients, and bursting with flavor! … Continue reading →

Tortellini Minestrone Soup

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This is one of my all-time favorite soups.  It's something I threw together a few years ago in a time crunch and based on the ingredients I had on hand.  And it's been a family favorite ever since, drawing compliments wherever it's served. … Continue reading →

Pumpkin, Kale and Sausage Lasagna

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 Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Barilla for sponsoring this post.   Lasagna is one of those dishes I never tire of (dangling participle, I know).  In fact, whenever asked the proverbial "if you could only eat one dish every day the rest of your life..." lasagna is … Continue reading →

Sichuan Orange Beef

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I received some pasta from Pappardelle's for review.  All opinions are entirely my own. You don't have to order out or eat at a Chinese restaurant any more to enjoy Sichuan Orange Beef.  You can make it at home within just 15 minutes - just be prepared to have your … Continue reading →

Chicken Teriyaki Noodles

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In the mood for Asian?  Not in the mood to cook, or at least nothing that's going to take more than 15 minutes?  Well you've come to the right place!  This meets all your criteria for quick, Asian, and delicious! Remember that luscious Homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe I … Continue reading →

Sichuan Chicken and Cashew Noodles

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Here is a dish I threw together a few years ago and it's been a family favorite since.  It's quick and easy to assemble.  It's also a perfect dish for using up leftover chicken.  A delicious blend of Asian flavors, tender chicken, and crunchy cashews makes for a … Continue reading →

Geschnetzeltes (Creamy German Hunter’s Sauce)

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Geschnetzeltes (prounounced geh-shnet-sel-tess), German for "sliced meat", is a sauce with pork or veal, mushrooms and cream that is popular throughout Germany and Switzerland, some versions named Züricher Geschnetzeltes.  Traditionally served with Spätzle, egg noodles, or … Continue reading →

Thai Peanut Tofu or Chicken Noodles

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  What do you do when you have a tub of tofu nearing expiration and a stalk of lemongrass screaming to be used? Well, I'll tell you what I did.  I made a super quick, super easy, super tasty lunch - all in 10 minutes.  (Not counting the baking time of the tofu). The … Continue reading →

Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake & Porcini

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Another Daring Gourmet original, coming up with a name for this was super fun!  I finally arrived at something both poetic and whimsical.  What do you think? "Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake and Porcini."  (Shiitake is pronounced "shi-taw-kee.  Porcini is pronounced … Continue reading →

Spaghetti With Chicken Bolognese

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For a healthier and leaner alternative to red meat but still made in authentic Italian fashion, try this Chicken Bolognese.  Slow simmered with vegetables, herbs and white wine and finished with fresh basil and heavy cream, this sauce is full of flavor and is sure to become … Continue reading →

Pasta Milano Soup

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Any Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant fans out there?  One of my favorites on their menu is the Pasta Milano.  Bow-tie pasta topped with a creamy sauce of grilled chicken, roasted garlic, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes.  As I was thinking about what to cook today (food … Continue reading →

Shanghai Noodles

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Shanghai, China.  The most populated city in the world.  Bustling with tourists, it is also a major port town, financial hub, business and commerce center, and cultural hotspot.  Amidst the ever-changing dynamics of this global city, one thing remains constant:  Noodles are … Continue reading →

Creamy Mushroom and Tofu Stroganoff

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MEAT EATERS...DON'T SKIP THIS ONE!  This vegetarian stroganoff is so yummy even carnivores won't miss the meat.  But there are also instructions provided for a chicken version.  And trust me, even if you don't like tofu, you're going to love this recipe!  This was a spur of … Continue reading →

Spaghetti With Authentic Ragu di Carne

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Authentic Italian Ragu di Carne.  Italian ragu is very different from American-Italian spaghetti sauce (which tends to be soupy and largely tomato sauce/paste-based.) There are variations of Ragu di Carne, but mine consists of ground beef, bacon, onions, garlic, carrots, … Continue reading →

Chicken Marsala

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Several of my friends tell me that Chicken Marsala is one of their favorite things to order at restaurants.  Now is your opportunity to make this scrumptious dish yourself, only even better than what you ordered out!  Why better?  For several reasons, but one of them is it … Continue reading →

Lemon-Garlic Shrimp Scampi

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I need to introduce you to my husband right from the get-go since he is a key player in my culinary adventures.  Todd.  That’s his name, Todd.  There will be more biography in the future, but I’ll start with the most pertinent.  Todd’s loves pretty much anything in the food … Continue reading →

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