This Festive 4th of July Bowtie Pasta Salad is fresh, colorful, and perfect for summer BBQs, cookouts, and potlucks! Made with bowtie pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion, arugula, and creamy feta cheese, this easy summer pasta salad comes together in under 30 minutes. Tossed in a simple homemade vinaigrette, it’s a refreshing […]

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This Antipasto Pasta Salad is packed with color, flavor, and Mediterranean vibes—perfect for summer gatherings! This vibrant salad combines spiral pasta with classic antipasto ingredients like tomatoes, olives, onions, and creamy feta. Tossed in a zesty homemade Italian vinaigrette, it’s ideal for potlucks, picnics, BBQs, or a light dinner on warm days. Serve it chilled […]

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe? This one is for you! This green veggie version is a fantastic twist on traditional vegetable lasagna, featuring fresh spinach and broccoli. It’s a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for Meatless Monday or any night of the week—keep reading to get all the delicious details! Save […]

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Pizza Mac n Cheese is the perfect comfort food bake, combining cheesy pasta with bold pepperoni pizza flavors. This easy recipe features a creamy cheese sauce, savory pepperoni slices, and a golden, bubbly finish—comfort food perfection. It’s a simple dinner the whole family will love! Save This Recipe! Don’t have time for this mac and […]

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When it comes to comfort food, Homemade Meatballs served over a bed of spaghetti is a family favorite. There’s something special about making meatballs from scratch, combining flavorful ingredients, and creating a delicious dish perfect for any occasion. Whether preparing a cozy dinner for your family or making a big batch for a gathering, this […]

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of our vegetarian Spinach Ricotta Lasagna Roll Ups. These individual pasta rolls are filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, and spinach, then baked to perfection on a bed of marinara sauce. It’s a delightful twist on traditional lasagna that will please both vegetarians and pasta lovers alike. Don’t […]

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Dive into a seafood lover’s paradise with this exquisite Penne Pasta with Lump Crab and Sweetcorn recipe, where succulent crab meat, vibrant sweetcorn, and a medley of aromatic flavors take center stage. Whether you’re hosting an elegant dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this seafood pasta recipe will add an air of sophistication […]

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Indulge in the flavors of Greece with this Baked Greek-Style Gnocchi recipe. This flavorful dish combines gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, olives, and Feta, creating a taste sensation that will transport you to the Mediterranean with every bite. Don’t have time for this recipe now? Tap the share icon in the bottom right of the screen, […]

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If you’re looking for an easy and filling summer salad, this Caprese Pasta Salad is one to make. In this recipe, pasta is mixed with homemade pesto, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, and mozzarella, and is a delicious light lunch or side dish option. Don’t have time for this recipe now? Tap the share icon in the […]

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If you’re looking to add some flavor and texture to your next pasta dish, look no further than this delicious Roasted Red Pepper Walnut Pasta Sauce recipe! Not only is this pasta sauce easy to whip up in under 30 minutes, but it’s packed with tons of flavor too. Don’t have time for this recipe […]

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This Spinach Artichoke Mac and Cheese recipe combines a classic comfort food dish with a much-loved appetizer that is not only delicious but can be on the dinner table in around 45 minutes! Don’t have time for this recipe now? Tap the heart icon in the bottom right of the screen to save this post for […]

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This comforting and creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole is the perfect comfort meal to enjoy at the end of a long day, or as an indulgent lunch. It combines the classic flavors of homely chicken soup including chicken, egg noodles, mushrooms, and peas, and is easy and stress-free to create. Chicken Noodle Casserole The full ingredients […]

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Summertime dinners call for light and refreshing meal ideas and these super quick and easy Tortellini and Chicken Skewers are a fab option. Attractive, fresh, and delicious you will need tortellini, chicken, tomatoes, olives, and Italian dressing. Yummy dinner coming up in just 35 minutes! Tortellini & Chicken Skewers The full ingredients list and instructions are […]

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This Tortellini Antipasto Salad is just so fresh and vibrant, plus it is absolutely bursting with flavor. The perfect summer salad filled with tortellini, arugula, cheese, pepperoni, olives, and tomatoes is an ideal lunch or light dinner option. Tortellini Antipasto Salad The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at […]

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Who isn’t always in search of an easy family dinner idea? Look no further than this Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti recipe – ready in 1 hour and using just a few simple ingredients. Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti Recipe The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of […]

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This creamy Chicken and Asparagus Linguine is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is loaded with flavor. The creamy sauce is made with a combination of chicken broth, cream cheese, and Parmesan and the asparagus adds a nice crunch and color to the dish. Serve with crusty bread for dunking! Chicken and Asparagus Linguine […]

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This delicious Five-Cheese Lasagna recipe uses five superb kinds of cheese to elevate the original lasagne to a fabulous new level. A combination of Ricotta, Mozzarella, Gruyère, Parmesan, and Asiago results in the most delightful of cheesy dishes. You will also need meat sauce ( your own recipe or pre-prepared) and lasagna noodles to create […]

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It takes just 30 minutes to create this fresh and delicious creamy Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo recipe. This pasta dish is a family favorite and uses the following simple yet tasty ingredients: fettuccine, rotisserie chicken, frozen broccoli, garlic, cream cheese, and of course a sprinkling of Parmesan. Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Recipe The full ingredients […]

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This Pasta Puttanesca Recipe uses spaghetti, anchovies, garlic, chili, black olives, and capers to result in an Italian delight! Pasta Puttanesca Recipe The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading the blog post all the way through so that you […]

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Liven up your penne with this summer-inspired Mediterranean Pasta Salad! This fresh, vibrant 30-minute recipe brings all the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. It combines tomatoes, arugula, basil, Kalamata olives, and Feta and is finished with a homemade lemon vinaigrette. Our Mediterranean Pasta salad can be a satisfying main course or a hearty […]

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This roasted Shrimp & Broccoli Penne Pasta recipe is so easy to make you’ll be adding it to your meal plan each month! Lemony roasted shrimp and vegetables brighten up this pasta dish. A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes adds just enough heat to round out the flavors of this satisfying meal. Shrimp & […]

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This recipe for Italian Meatball Soup with cannellini beans, pasta, and homemade beef meatballs, is a comforting and very filling bowl of yumminess! It’s also a Slimming World friendly recipe with just half-a-Syn per serving (and that comes from a sprinkling of parmesan cheese, so leave that out and it’s completely FREE! I’ve got lots […]

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This recipe for Chicken Parmigiana & Spaghetti Bake is a Slimming World Friendly version of a classic Italian-American dish. It’s a super simple meal to make and ready to eat in less than an hour. This lower-fat chicken parm is great for those watching their calories and with just half a Syn per serving, it’s […]

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This “Toxic” Mac ‘n’ Cheese Recipe is a great Halloween dish for dinner or for a party buffet table. All it takes is some spooky-shaped pasta and green food coloring to turn regular macaroni and cheese into this “toxic” version for Halloween! For more Halloween food, I’ve got 50+ freakishly good Halloween Recipes for you […]

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You may recall my post a few weeks ago about the Better with BRITA campaign and their collaboration with Delicious magazine competition to create delicious food using BRITA filtered water as an ingredient. You may not stop to think about the times you use water in a recipe, but the quality of the water we use in […]

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