Simplest Mac & Cheese

I know, I've already posted two mac & cheese recipes on this site, but I'm still on a quest for the perfect healthy recipe. The Mac & Cheese (with Squash!) is yummy, and I love the Broccoli Mac & Cheese, but I have to admit pre-cooking pasta and making a cheese sauce is a bit … Continue reading Simplest Mac & Cheese →

Easiest Noodle Kugel

For those of you who may not know what noodle kugel is, it's a dish traditionally served at Jewish holidays (at least in my family!). It's basically a casserole made with a custard base and egg noodles, and is really yummy - it's almost like sweet mac & cheese with sour cream instead of cheese, … Continue reading Easiest Noodle Kugel →

Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti

**This post has been updated since it's original posting date in December 2009** My husband and I love pasta. We could, and do, eat it several times a week, every week. Usually we just make some pasta to toss with veggies and some chicken, but every once in a while we need to dress pasta … Continue reading Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti →

Broccoli Mac & Cheese

Mac & cheese is one of those foods that generally comes to mind when we think of unhealthy comfort foods. But does it really have to be unhealthy? The basic ingredients are actually pretty wholesome - pasta, cheese, and milk are good for you in moderation. So my goal is to find a great mac … Continue reading Broccoli Mac & Cheese →

Arugula Walnut Pesto

I've mentioned my love of pasta, right? Well, last week hubby asked me why we never have pasta anymore, which was kind of a shocking question. But when I thought about it, I realized that I've been doing such a good job of trying new recipes that I forgot about the basics! Well, that had … Continue reading Arugula Walnut Pesto →

Chicken Piccata with Pasta and Arugula Salad

When I was trying to decide what to call this blog, the first thing that came to my mind was "The Lazy Chef." This is because I am constantly looking for short cuts, taking the most simple recipes and making them even simpler. Sometime I find easier ways of doing things that don't compromise the … Continue reading Chicken Piccata with Pasta and Arugula Salad →

Mac & Cheese (with Squash!)

It should be clear by now that Kraft Mac & Cheese, as yummy as it might be, is not something I'd consider cooking for my family (sodium tripoly-phosphate? yellow 5 AND 6?). I have made the Annie's Organic Whole Wheat Shells & White Cheddar, and while I feel ok about the ingredient list, it just … Continue reading Mac & Cheese (with Squash!) →

Spinach Walnut Pesto

As I've already told you, we are big fans of pasta in our house. And while it doesn't take much to make it exciting in my view (straight from the fridge with nothing on it is just fine!), I do like to vary the ways I eat it. So far I've shared with you my … Continue reading Spinach Walnut Pesto →

Mom’s Pasta Salad

My mom has a few classic recipes that are favorites across my whole family - marinated skirt steak, brisket, and meatballs to name a few. Another one is her pasta salad with fresh mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes. This salad has made appearances at countless barbeques and other events and is always a hit. So of course … Continue reading Mom’s Pasta Salad →