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Pasta Dinner Date Night!

Say, “I love you” with this pasta dinner date night! This easy to accomplish filled pasta dinner will surely impressed any current or future flame!

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HomeStyle NeaPizza

Check out my take on the Neapolitan Pizza. I’ve tried several pizza recipes and this is how I’ve made it my own. This recipe makes 8 personal sized pizzas with plenty of sauce to spare.

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Meatless Shepard’s Pie

Not only is Shepard’s Pie a great fall dish, but it’s also the perfect way to freshen up leftover mashed potatoes and other vegtables. This delish main dish pairs perfectly with a country loaf or leftover dinner rolls.

Depending on the number of vegetables and mash, this makes enough to serve at least 4 people.

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Leek and Potato Soup

This French classic is one of the easiest soups to master. It also gives you something to do with bread which has started to go stale.

This recipe makes enough soup to serve as an appetizer for approximately 4-5 people.

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Meatball Lasagna

This recipe is inspired by the Meatball Lasagna made by Jon Favreau and Roy Choi in season 2 volume 4 of “The Chef Show” on Netflix. I watched them make their version of this Italian classic and had to make my own.

This is the perfect meal to accompany a great fresh loaf of rosemary foccacia.

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Not-So-Basic Cheesecake

This cheese cake recipe is more than a trendy treat, it’s an easy to master morsel that will stand the test of time. Serve it original, or with your choice of topping like caramel, fruit sauce, or even a chocolate amaretto syrup.

This is the perfect dessert to follow any homemade meal.

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Black Bean Burgers

This simple vegetarian black bean burger recipe is a great alternative to traditional burgers. It makes approximately 5 servings and can be made well ahead of cooking.

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Spicy Chipotle Mayo

Dress up any sandwich or burger with this spicy mayo condiment. This easy recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for later use. Add it to anything calls for mayo to add a little spice to your life.

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Modifying Recipes Made Easy

Sometimes altering a recipe is a necessity and not all of us enjoy doing math in the midst of flouring a work surface. Check out these helpful tables of recipe modifications and measurement alternatives.

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Strozzapreti Pasta

Strozzapreti is an incredibly simple pasta shape that is quick to form and goes great with our Italian sausage and rosemary pasta sauce.

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