pasta

4-6 small artichokes extra virgin olive oil 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, thinly sliced generous pinch red pepper flakes 2-3 shallots, finely minced sea salt grated zest of 1 lemon 1/2 cup white wine 6-8 stems asparagus, ends snapped, cut into 1-inch pieces 8 ounces orecchiette 1/2 red bell pepper, roasted over an open flame, peeled seeded, sliced into ribbons

1 green onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice 1 pound bay scallops 1 pound uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, divided 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup...

1 pound fettuccine, preferably whole grain 1 tablespoon peanut oil or GMO-free vegetable oil 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets (about 5 cups) 2 organic bell peppers (preferably red and yellow), cut into short strips 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14 ounces) regular or reduced-fat coconut milk 2 tablespoons Thai red curry base 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 c...

This makes a wonderful easy side dish, the amounts listed should serve 3-4 but can easily be doubled, I like to add in a little whipping cream towards the end of cooking, also you could add in some cooked crumbled bacon

A curly pasta is ideal for a dish like this one because it stands up well to the vegetables and traps the creamy, rich sauce in all its little nooks and crevices.

Yummy...the best word for this pasta dish. Fried chickpeas are just the best, rich, slightly crunchy and oh, so satisfying. But too much oil? Never fear...I've balanced it all quite nicely with the delicate bitter flavor of the broccoli rabe, so our livers stay relaxed and so do our tempers.

Adding fresh spinach lends a chewier texture and more flavor to classic egg pasta dough

This recipe calls for mixing and kneading the pasta dough by hand. For step-by-step photos of the process, click on the link at right.

There is nothing quite like pasta to make us happy. In fact, did you know that the combination of pasta and vegetables--without protein--is the perfect "feel good" food? This combination is the best de-stresser; you bring together the calming endurance of noodles with the vitality of rich, braised vegetables in a creamy sauce--giving you the calm--and strength of character--to face life&...

1 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices 2 bunches broccoli rabe or broccolini, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup dry white wine Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 24 garlic cloves, peeled and simmered in 1/3 cup olive oil until tender, oil reserved 8 oz. cipollini onions, peeled and halved 3 fresh thyme sprigs 1/2 lb. rigatoni, cooked until al dente ...