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Category Archive for 'Pasta'

Walnut Raisin Pesto

Today was meant to be another pesto day.  Well, actually pesto day was supposed to be a few days ago, but things happened and it kept getting pushed back one day at a time until today.  And so it came that when I pulled my basil from the refrigerator I found that most of it [...]

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This pesto has become a family favorite.  One recipe will make enough pesto for 1 lb. of pasta with some left over.  The extra pesto makes a wonderful sandwich spread, especially on turkey or tomato sandwiches.  My favorite way to serve it is by tossing it with whole wheat fusilli and roasted chicken pieces.  The [...]

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Koshari is a beloved Egyptian street food.  In Egypt it is rarely cooked at home, but it is quite easy and inexpensive to prepare.  It is best to cook this on a relaxing day when you are not in a hurry for dinner because while it requires little active cooking time, it does take a [...]

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