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i stole the idea from mirj sesame noodles

i love mirj's funky chicken with sesame noodles. i decided to use the noodles as my inspiration for this recipe. it's really similar but totally different. we liked it and i hope others will too! cook time is the time it takes to make the pasta. *update*

italian sandwich pasta salad

this is a fun salad that uses the same ingredients you would in an italian sandwich. water chestnuts give it a nice crunch!!

killer lasagna

this was originally my mom's recipe and used to be a favorite when we were kids. i always requested it for my birthday dinner.

leftovers spaghetti sauce

i love eating ground beef in my spaghetti sauce. here's another recipe i made up, this time with leftovers i had in the fridge and also what i had on hand in the pantry. we were on a tight budget at the time, so i just threw a bunch of stuff together and

make that chicken dance salsa pasta

i made this up the other night after i started to make mirjam's penne arrabiatta (#22941) but discovered i was missing a few ingredients. like the italian dish i meant to make, this one is also spicy and loaded with garlic. i'm sure it would be even more

mexican pasta

made this as a side dish for mexican meatballs (#58471)because my oldest won't do rice. even she liked it!

one bowl perfect pound cake

this is the perfect pound cake recipe...plus so easy to prepare and only one bowl to wash! this is a firm cake, so if you are into cutting and shaping cakes, this works well. i have used it for christening and communion cakes, creating crosses, etc and us

open sesame noodles

this is a very versatile and widely enjoyed pasta dish with chicken. it has an asian influence with a very nice sesame flavor. i whipped it up one evening with a limited pantry and my little one named it. joint collaboration on this one, folks! oh yea, an

red macaroni salad

this is not your usual macaroni salad....there is no miracle whip in this. when i first saw it i was a little put off because of the looks of it, but was sooo surprised when i tasted it!!glad i did! tasty & a nice change.(i put 1 day for cook time as this

the woiks dilly burgers

voodoo calamari ink pasta

this is a new invention at our restaurant; it's already receiving rave reviews. :0) much thx to our chief eric. ps. you can cook the sauce before hand and add the squid ink to the sauce when you are cooking the pasta.

1 000 artichoke hearts

by chef anthony fielding at poncho's wreck restaurant in wilmington, vermont.

lplermagrone

älplermagronethe name doesn't translate perfectly into english. magrone is of course macaroni, but älpler doesn't only refer to the mountains and the people who live there, but more specifically to the men who would go up into the high pastures with the c

lplermagrone herdsman s macaroni

basic ingredients for swiss alpine macaroni include potatoes, macaroni, cheese and onions. of course, there are several variations of this popular recipe, but no matter how it is prepared, this rustic delight, you just love it. muscat is a sweet or fortif

buckley s cajun salmon pasta

this is another hit from my uncle's restaurant. it is a simply elegant dish, & although it takes time, it will be worth the praise you get!

cheesy tuna casserole

this is an old family recipe that i think came from kraft tv recipe collections when i was a kid...a long time ago. we liked it growing up and my kids loved it when they were growing up and are now fixing it for their kids. we have changed it a little.

crab noodle bowl

this came out of a need to use some extra imitation crab that i had. i think it would be equally good with shrimp or real crab meat.

healthy fried rice

i made this once, hoping to have something light for lunch. not only was it easy, but it tasted great, and the bulk of the rice kept me full for hours!

hot tamale burgers

spicy burgers are vegetarian.

i thought i had nothing to eat rice

i have no money, so i had to make something to eat out of what i had hanging around (not much). this is what i ended up with!! i had to eat it by itself, but i think it would be good with a juicy steak or some grilled marinated portabello mushrooms. the f

it s too easy pork chops rice casserole

when i made this (my husband's favorite) the other night i was asked if i'd ever submitted this recipe to zaar. i had to answer, "what recipe?" so, after throwing this together for over 20 years, i'm writing down this "no-brainer" recipe for you to try,

just trust me bistro chicken salad

this incredible mix of unique ingredients creates a cold salad that will melt in your mouth. it looks, tastes, and serves like a gourmet side dish you'd be served at a very expensive garden luncheon, because it was. my aunt, is an annual winner of the n

korney spinach dip stuffing side dish

this is a great side dish for pork, fish or turkey. very simple to make. my hubby surprised me and loved it. usually likes corn (any type of corn) served plain, but this is the exception.

leftover lo mein for two

nice dish made of left overs!

near east rice pilaf low fat

i love those boxed rice pilaf, but the price is killer. why buy when making this at home is so much easier and so inexpensive? this recipe will use only a little oil, and more seasonings to make this very tasty. a quick and beautiful dish that's sure to i

not lasagna

this recipe, from karin calloway of the augusta chronicle, eliminates many of the steps in creating traditional lasagna. instead of the cheese mixture and noodles, you use cheese ravioli. you layer the ravioli with meat sauce and mozzarella cheese and b

sloughed tortellini salad

this is a favorite make-ahead salad for company when we barbecue. from aces cookbook.

we hate zucchini bread zucchini bread

i toyed around with ingredients while making zucchini bread, until i came up with a recipe my entire family could enjoy. i hate zucchini bread! but i love this bread, and when i sell it in the farmer's market, people say its the best they've ever tasted

you bring the macaroni salad macaroni salad

whenever we go somewhere for a back yard bbq, i am asked to bring my macaroni salad. i think the "secret" that makes this macaroni salad different from others is the mixture of miracle whip and mayo. you know, some people like mayo...some like miracle whi

baked apple cinnamon oatmeal

this is a twist on regular oatmeal for breakfast. it's quick because you "bake" the apples in the microwave and use instanat oatmeal. note: most of y measurements are guestimates because this was the first time i made this recipe so feel free to add or s

beat the blues blue cheese risotto

risotto is the ultimate comfort food, it's like being hugged by your dinner. you can make do with a spoon and don't even need to bother with proper grown-up cutlery. a bowl of this can (almost) make everything better again when your down.

cheesy vegan lasagna

this is one of the first dishes i served company when i became vegetarian. everyone was astonished that this cheesy tasting lasagna didn't have any cheese in it! i originally saw this recipe published by user submission at vegweb.

chipotle style chicken burrito bowls

i love those chicken burrito bowls at the restaurant chipotle, and this version is just as good - to me and my family anyway! the recipe appears to be long, but it consists of mostly toppings. enjoy!

company s coming rice

it just doesn't get much easier than this fool-proof rice sidedish. it won't look like much when it goes in the oven, but trust me, it comes out perfect every time. i've been making it for holiday dinners for years. it takes 5 minutes or less to throw

crack lasagna

this is a favorite of my family and friends. one of my former roommates gave it the name "crack" lasagna because everyone who has had it is hooked on the stuff.

extraordinary macaroni and cheese

easy and versitile mac and cheese recipe. i adapted this from a recipe i found on the back of a box of elbows. i especially like that you don't cook the pasta in advance.

famous garlic noodles

a one in a million dish craved by thousands of attendees of the maui swap meet. it is still sought after it was discontinued when the swap meet moved to a new location. popular toppings for this dish are grilled teri-chicken, teri-beef, shrimp curry or j

full cool macaroni and cheese

a recipe from ricardo that is popular with kids. so i had to try it. my son is beginning kindergarten tomorrow and i wanted to do something he'll like. and this recipe is a winner with it. with us also. it's so easy to do.

gimme a cheap weeknight dinner quick

c'mon, admit it! at some time in your life, you have eaten "hamburger helper." i know that it was a staple in our house when i was a kid. the little talking glove is comforting in a twisted kind of way. :o) anyway, this recipe looks like hamburger helper,

goulash heart healthy version

here is a lighter version of my much loved goulash recipe.

hindu spaghetti casserole

this recipe was written down by my mother in 1950. i have no idea why it was described as "hindu", but it is totally delicious and is my childhood comfort food. i will be posting more of her recipes as the summer passes.

homemade hamburger helper

i used to make this in college. it's artery-hardening, but very good. it's similar to cheeseburger macaroni hamburger helper, but much tastier and not much more work.

i ve only got a quarter meal

way back when....i use to get $15.00 a week to feed two adults, one toddler and a infant. i use to get one lbs of ground beef, cut it into quarters and make four meals. back then i called it, "dr. martins mix" in honor of the dr. to whom we owed so much m

indian macaroni and cheese

for those of us who get gov't food. its is the easiest and simplest macaroni and cheese recipes.

it still feels like winter vegan oatmeal muffins

a hearty moist oatmeal muffin that "sticks to your ribs". i cooked this up one cold wet rainy spring morning when i needed something to really warm me up.

janie marzetti

this is my version of one of the best things my mom ever made--johnny marzetti! a little lasagna, a little spaghetti, a little personalization and voila! a yummy meatless dish for supper.

kicked up macaroni and cheese

i have made this quite a few times, it is just delicious and a favourite with my family. this recipe makes quite a lot so make certain that you have a very large fry pan or use a dutch oven. the complete recipe is made on top of the stove. make certain to

magic chicken noodle soup

my mom taught me how to make from scratch chicken noodle soup and i added to it until it was my own. when i was in college, i would make it for my friends and roommates when they were sick or even just feeling blue. that's how it earned the nickname magic

mama mia triple cheese mostaccioli bake

this recipe came to me from my old across-the-hall neighbor in new york city. makes a wonderfully smooth and cheesy side dish, or it can be easily doubled for pot lucks and parties. absolute comfort food!

mostly clean eating granola bars

this is our favorite granola bar with clean eating ingredients. i do however love those white chocolate chips!