Category Archives: Pasta, Rice, etc.

Kel’s Tasty Turkey Meatballs for Pasta, Pizza and Pitas

Posted on February 25, 2013 by kelleychisholm

I normally buy ground turkey breast that is at least 99% fat free, but the other day Harris Teeter had 93% lean ground turkey on sale for $3.98 per pound, which was a great deal and saved me a little … Continue reading →

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Pull-Apart Chicken Thigh and Olive Stew (or Pasta Sauce)

Posted on January 3, 2013 by kelleychisholm

I rarely buy chicken thighs since my family prefers chicken breasts, but there was a great sale on them so I decided to pick some up to cook in my new Ninja cooker. I recalled a wonderful crockpot recipe from … Continue reading →

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Product Review and Giveaway: Tuttorosso Tomatoes

Posted on December 3, 2012 by kelleychisholm

The folks at Tuttorosso recently contacted me to review some of their tomato products and I must say I was flattered – this was totally out of the blue. I agreed immediately, mainly because I am familiar with Tuttorosso’s canned … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Blissful Black Bean, Rice and Corn Burritos

Posted on August 16, 2012 by kelleychisholm

I’m keeping with my recent theme of vegan dishes with this recipe for a delicious and satisfying meatless burrito. While I can live without the meat, it was hard for me to imagine a burrito without my usual sharp cheddar cheese … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Pasta Puttanesca, Vegan Version

Posted on August 13, 2012 by kelleychisholm

My love for olives began when I was less than a year old. When I started teething, I loved to suck on lemons. My parents and grandparents were amazed and started giving me other foods that you would not expect … Continue reading →

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Creamy Mushroom and Lemon-Spinach Vegan Risotto

Posted on August 9, 2012 by kelleychisholm

I just started a brief vegan diet (more about that in an upcoming post) and decided to make some mushroom risotto, hoping to create something where I would not miss the cheese. I found several recipes online that I thought … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Mushrooms, Wild Rice and Habañero Cheese

Posted on July 26, 2012 by kelleychisholm

  Bell peppers are starting to ripen and roll in to the Farmer’s Market, vegetable/fruit stands and local grocery stores. Yaaay! I’ve been experimenting with some recipes that call for a stuffing without meat but don’t sacrifice flavor – perfect … Continue reading →

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Tantalizing Turkey Tetrazzini

Posted on November 27, 2011 by kelleychisholm

As I mentioned in an earlier post on great ways to use leftover turkey, my Grandfather introduced me to turkey tetrazzini many, many years ago. This is one of those creamy casseroles that is great to reheat a few days later … Continue reading →

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Free-form Lasagna

Posted on September 22, 2011 by kelleychisholm

My recipe for “free-form” lasagna is based on Rachael Ray’s “lazy lasagna.” Lexi loves Rachael’s shows, and I happened to catch part of the one where she made this. I remember thinking at the time that I wanted to try this … Continue reading →

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Cheats – Super Fast and Easy Vegetable-Pasta Soup

Posted on April 7, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Here’s a fast and easy recipe for veggie/pasta soup. It takes no time to assemble and cook, looks cheerful (especially on a cold, dreary night) and tastes great. Perfect for when time is limited but you still want something “homemade.” Low … Continue reading →

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