Plated salmon fillets topped with grilled lemon slices, surrounded by halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves on a white dish. Bowls of tomatoes and plates are in the background.

Salmon and Pasta

This flavor-packed Salmon and Pasta recipe uses fresh, in-season tomatoes, nutrient-dense salmon (or trout) and fresh herbs to make a flavorful, summer recipe. This Salmon and Pasta recipe is the perfect summer meal. It uses fresh, in-season tomatoes, paired with flaky salmon fillets, fresh lemon and herbs, over a bed of pasta. It is nutrient-dense,…

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Manestra, Greek Small Pasta Soup (noodle)

Manestra, Greek Small Pasta Soup (noodle)

Manestra is a simple Greek soup made with small noodles or orzo cooked in a tomato broth. This soup is a favourite amongst children, and adults love it too! Sometimes in life, you have to take risks.  Think outside the box.  Blaze a new path.  It can be scary and uncomfortable, but the rewards are…

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Italian Grinder Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Grinder Pasta Salad Recipe

This dish packs all the zesty elements of an Italian grinder — salami, pepperoni, provolone, pepperoncini, and a tangy red wine vinegar–mayonnaise dressing — into a hearty pasta salad ready for potlucks or weeknight dinners. A quick soak of red onion in vinegar tempers sharpness, while crunchy croutons on top echo the sandwich’s crusty roll,…

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Tortellini Pasta Salad - Miss Cookalot

Tortellini Pasta Salad – Miss Cookalot

This quick-and-easy Tortellini Pasta Salad has zucchini, heirloom cherry tomatoes, a lemony olive oil dressing, and shaved parmesan cheese. It is perfect for a light lunch or a tasty side at your next summer gathering. Why this recipe sings When the weather is warm and all I want is to spend time outside enjoying the…

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Chipotle Chicken Pasta – Miss Cookalot

This Mexican-inspired spicy chicken chipotle pasta recipe is an immensely satisfying dish that comes together in under 30 minutes. Chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cream, parmesan cheese, and a little wine create deep, complex flavors for a restaurant-worthy dish. Why you should make this chipotle chicken pasta The chicken is perfectly seasoned. It is sweet, savory,…

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One-Pot Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

One-Pot Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe

Cherry tomatoes are a gift to those of us who crave the fresh, bright flavors of summer outside the growing season of the average heirloom. These petite tomatoes are available year-round and are typically quite flavorful, especially compare to mealy off-season varieties. That makes cherry tomatoes (and their similarly small cousins) ideal for something like…

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Mayonnaise Pasta Recipe | Pasta Salad with Mayo

Mayonnaise Pasta Recipe | Pasta Salad with Mayo

Mayonnaise Pasta Recipe | May Pasta Salad | PASTA Salad with Mayo with detailed photo and video recipe. A unique and simple pasta salad recipe made with a generous amount of mayo. It is an easy and quick Italian pasta recipe filled with creamy and rich eggless mayonnaise. It makes an ideal snack, serves perfectly in the…

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Experts' Top Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient to Add to Pasta

Experts’ Top Anti-Inflammatory Ingredient to Add to Pasta

Spinach offers fiber, antioxidants and nitrates—the perfect anti-inflammatory addition to your pasta. Spinach is convenient and versatile, and you can store it in the freezer to always have on hand. Other anti-inflammatory foods to add to pasta include garlic, olive oil, lentils and salmon. Chronic inflammation is at the heart of many common health issues—diabetes,…

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