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Save Money---Make Your Own Pizza

by Michele Cheplic

19 May 2008 08:03 AM

I think my jaw is still on the tile floor at my local supermarket. It hit the ground yesterday when I went to grab a frozen pizza from the freezer. My young daughter loves pizza and twice a month she is allowed to indulge in her favorite frozen classic--thin crust pepperoni and cheese.

Another Easy Mother's Day Meal---Perfectly Simple Pasta

by Michele Cheplic

26 Apr 2008 10:06 AM

Dads you can do this! Mother's Day is May 11th and all this week I have been guest blogging in FOOD sharing simple recipes that even the most culinary-challenged dad can whip up for that special woman who bore his children.

Lisa vs. Valorie's Spaghetti Sauce

by Valorie Delp

28 Mar 2008 06:11 AM

The savory taste of fresh herbs or the spicy taste of delicious meats? Take your pick for a sugarless spaghetti sauce.

Seeing Red on Valentine's Day

by Michele Cheplic

12 Feb 2008 01:22 PM

If you are not expecting to be treated to a five-course gourmet meal on Valentine's Day--join the club. There are many families (mine included) that will be dining at home Thursday night. However, that doesn't mean you can't celebrate Love Day with a festive meal.

Making Fresh Pasta

by Valorie Delp

01 Nov 2007 04:40 AM

Pasta generally runs for only $1 a box and so frankly, I'm not convinced it's worth the extra effort to make your own fresh pasta. On the other hand, it always tastes better fresh and if you're doing flat pasta (or a stuffed pasta like ravioli) it's just not that hard to do.

Stuffed Pizza

by Valorie Delp

06 Aug 2007 07:05 PM

About once every couple of weeks, our family does homemade pizza night. If you have young kids (and honestly even if you have older ones) family pizza night is a great tradition. It's a great meal to have kids help with as kneading and rolling out pizza dough are easy things to do.

Week Night Menu: Pasta Pomodoro, and Stuffed Garlic Bread

by Valorie Delp

09 May 2007 10:40 AM

It's been awhile since my last menu, admittedly because I've been so busy, I haven't had a chance to cook! So here is my most recent delish dish, to be completed with a Ceasar salad.

National Pasta Month: Answers to the Noodle Quiz & Topping Your Noodles

by Valorie Delp

09 Apr 2007 12:44 PM

Did you take the quiz the other day? If you didn't, you have to go back and read the quiz first because it's not fair to read the answers first. But, if you took the quiz and are checking back to see how you did, here are the answers: #1. Chinese people made the earliest pasta. #2.

National Pasta Month--My Noodle Quiz and Marinara from Scratch

by Valorie Delp

03 Apr 2007 10:54 AM

As many of you know, the bloggers were on a break for a little while. They came back right about the time I left for vacation so if you'll allow me, I am playing catch up.

5 Reasons We Love Calzones (& the Recipe We Use)

by Valorie Delp

06 Mar 2007 07:23 AM

Calzones are often referred to as a stuffed pizza. Think of it as a cousin of the popover. It is basically pizza dough, filled with cheese, meats and vegetables. Marinara sauce is generally served as dipping sauce. In fact, if you insist on putting sauce in your calzone. . .



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"A holiday just isn't a holiday without chocolate, right?"

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