tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post7600859993293193790..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Easy PastaMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-25282844065545903452012-07-05T11:57:22.686-04:002012-07-05T11:57:22.686-04:00I somehow missed this post!! Mindy, this looks del...I somehow missed this post!! Mindy, this looks delicious!!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-22693596223600165432012-07-03T14:48:04.353-04:002012-07-03T14:48:04.353-04:00Susanna, pine nuts are mad expensive, but deliciou...Susanna, pine nuts are mad expensive, but delicious. We usually toast them and toss them into salads.<br /><br />Hi Mindy, I commented earlier but I think my iPad ate it. This recipe is very similar to one I use a lot. My daughter is vegan so she and I eat lots of veggie-based meals which the husband will not eat. So, while he's having his hamburger, we have some concoction like this.<br /><br />I like to add garlic, onions, zucchini (yellow and green), artichokes, olives, tomatoes (canned or fresh). Sometimes I'll add in some leaf spinach or some kale. Whatever needs to be used up. <br /><br />I've never added the pasta in; I usually put that (or rice noodles) on a plate and add the veggie mix on top. Then I add cheese for me (none for the vegan).<br /><br />It's one of my favorite meals!Mary Curryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173540875518117671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-76727242151375727342012-07-03T12:53:51.688-04:002012-07-03T12:53:51.688-04:00obviously some pantries are fancier than others LO...obviously some pantries are fancier than others LOL! I've barely heard of pine nuts and have no idea where to find them unless they're hidden in the spice/flour/sugar aisle - no man's land as I call that part of the store!<br />this must be a dish she eats herself - I can't see marlboro man eating this dish - not without a huge slab of beef on the side! sounds good to me though!<br />SusannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-85129646165375662202012-07-03T11:39:37.061-04:002012-07-03T11:39:37.061-04:00Oh my gosh -- what a great website!!!! And I just ...Oh my gosh -- what a great website!!!! And I just happened upon it as a photo of Strawberry Sparkle Cake came up. Of course I followed the link. Mmmmm -- hollowed out angel food cake and fill it with strawberry sparkle and frost with whipped cream. I am so making that for the next crowd that comes over. <br /><br />I don't get the show here in Canada - might be because I don't subscribe to the right cable package or it might just not be available but I'll check in on the blog to keep up to date. Man, I'm thrilled to be in the know about the pioneer woman! I feel like one of the 'in' crowd now! LOLKavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-91026059941243636512012-07-03T11:18:40.417-04:002012-07-03T11:18:40.417-04:00This looks like something I would love...and I can...This looks like something I would love...and I can change whatever I need to make it appeal to my family! (despite their appetites, they're awfully picky eaters)<br /><br />I hope everyone has a wonderful Independence Day! Our plans have had to change dramatically: The trip to Jewel Cave is out because of a forest fire in the area - no traffic on the highway leading to it. No grilled steak - only gas grills allowed because of the fire danger, and we have charcoal. No fireworks - at all.<br /><br />BUT, we will have birthday cake!Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-14372944934149803462012-07-03T09:18:03.828-04:002012-07-03T09:18:03.828-04:00I almost forgot, Kav, I love the idea about the bl...I almost forgot, Kav, I love the idea about the blue corn chips. That would definitely make it festive.Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-20689524000686551192012-07-03T09:16:36.357-04:002012-07-03T09:16:36.357-04:00Ruthy, you crack me up. That's the kind of jok...Ruthy, you crack me up. That's the kind of joke I would make.Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-82055037735998168312012-07-03T09:15:23.741-04:002012-07-03T09:15:23.741-04:00LOL! You know, Kav, you were on my mind as I poste...LOL! You know, Kav, you were on my mind as I posted this recipe. I thought, "Kav will love this."<br /><br />Ree Drummond is the Pioneer Woman. She has a show on the Food Network by the same name. She also has a blog/website you might enjoy. http://thepioneerwoman.com/ <br /><br />But you're right, this is not a pioneer recipe.<br /><br />As for al dente, it's when the pasta is just barely tender. Not mushy. I just use the minimum time on the box.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy your supper :-)Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-22179500418185077262012-07-03T07:55:02.861-04:002012-07-03T07:55:02.861-04:00This may be supper tonight! I love that combo, but...This may be supper tonight! I love that combo, but I don't have pine nuts...<br /><br />Although I have a few scraggly pines.<br /><br />Maybe they're girls????<br /><br />Just thinking out loud.<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Kav, loving the burning questions!!!!Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-31577208645553575502012-07-03T07:29:11.726-04:002012-07-03T07:29:11.726-04:00Hey Mindy,
You could serve that up with a side or...Hey Mindy,<br /><br />You could serve that up with a side order of blue corn chips and then you'd have your red, white and blue! This looks great. I like the idea of throwing in whatever you have in the fridge. This will be a good end of the week (or in my case two weeks) meal to clear out the fridge and cupboards before grocery day kind of meal. And neat too because you can tailor it to single servings even. This ones a keeper. <br /><br />I actually have a can of tomatoes on hand and some veggie broth. I only have cheddar though, but I bet it will do just fine. Think I've just firmed up my dinner plans! Ohhh...even have some sourdough spelt bread to go with. Yum.<br /><br />Burning questions:<br /><br />What is al dente coooked pasta?<br />Who is the Pioneer Woman and why does she call herself that? (This doesn't look like a pioneer recipe to me.)Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com