Posts tagged quick dinner
LETTUCE & PESTO PASTA SALAD

Who says lettuce is banned from pasta salads? Who says pasta salads are limited to drowning perfectly great pieces of pasta in a mayonnaise bath? Not that there is anything wrong with that but I’m generally not a huge fan. To lighten the load, I’ve swapped mayonnaise with pesto and beefed up the salad with crunchy iceberg lettuce and chunks of butternut squash. For additional crunch, add some toasted bread crumbs - perfect for a summer party!

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HEALTH(IER) INSTANT NOODLES

Is this still a recipe if it’s for instant noodles? Eh, it’s my blog and I say yes it is! There is something that is just so satisfying about instant noodles but at the end of the day, it isn’t so healthy. Ditch the MSG-laden packet and replace it with a few ingredients that may be lingering in your fridge and pantry. This is much more satisfying than ripping open a package, right?

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AGLIO E OLIO

Aglio e olio - one of the easiest dishes you can make, suitable for a quick weeknight dinner or to impress your date! Inspired by my recent trip to Boston, I'll be adding this to my weekly roster!

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