Has anyone else tried Cheesy Vegetable Pasta?

May 25th, 2009
blkmiss asked:


I saw this recipe on television and it looked delicious!!

Cheesy Vegetable Pasta

1/2 pound dry ziti or penne
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 medium eggplants, halved lengthwise
1/2 large yellow onion, quartered
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup pasta sauce
3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled Feta
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella

Cook the pasta according to the package directions.

Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small bowl. Place the zucchini, eggplants, and onion on a baking sheet. Brush with the vinaigrette. Heat broiler on high.

http://food.realsimple.com/realsimple/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1173945

Ronald

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Got any excellent 15-minute recipes?

May 23rd, 2009
tttt asked:


Title of the thread is self-explanatory. Give me recipes (the healthier and the tastier the better) that can be prepared in fifteen minutes, because I’m in a bit of a culinary ideas drought at the moment.

As an example, I am currently eating pasta primavera (ziti with parmesan, tomatoes, spinach, and zucchini) in a quick-fired olive oil-and-herb sauce. All it involved was chopping up some vegetables, warming some olive oil and herbs, and cooking the veggies with the pasta before stirring it into the saucepan and adding the cheese.

I generally cook on a stovetop, as opposed to baking. I like food from different cultures, and I am not afraid of spices. Thanks in advance!
Addendum: Grits, beets, lima beans, and sausage need not apply. :)

Sue

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What can I cook my boyfriend for dinner that is special?

May 15th, 2009
and then I said asked:


These are the things he does not eat:

Ground beef, sausage, spicy seasoning, curry powder, mayonnaise, miracle whip, pickles, mushrooms, olives, nuts, salad dressing (he doesn’t necessarily mind it as a marinade though) - those are just the things I can think of off the top of my head.

He particularly loves:

Chicken, corn, potatoes, steak, fish (no tuna), shrimp, broccolli, white bread, pasta, cheese, lettuce, crab, lobster, crackers, fruit snacks, apples.

Any suggestions on something i can make him? I’m so over eating chicken, corn, and macaroni and cheese every night. I need some new recipes to work with and I know someone must have something out there! P.S. I’m Italian so I have done the baked ziti, lasagna, chicken parmesan, etc. for him before.

Pedro

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What are some good meals to make and eat as left overs?

April 26th, 2009
Just Jess asked:


My boyfriend and I will be moving into a condo on the 9th of october. He tends to eat a lot of fastfood becuase hes not the greatest cook in the world..he doesnt like to cook at all!

I’d like to start making dinners at home so that the two of us can sit down and enjoy a nice meal together. I’m 21 years old and have grown up around a lot of people who enjoy cooking. I’m a decet cook myself once once I know the recipe - and as long as I’m comfortable with the ingredients.

I do work as well as attend full time college classes. Some nights I will not be home until 10pm! Most nights I will be home around 6:30-7ish.

I’d like to get into the habit of making something on the weekends that my boyfriend can just heat up throughout the week rather than doing fast food. This will also save me the trouble of cooking for myself at 10pm when I get out of school and am hungry for dinner.

I am comfortable with most vegetables, pastas, rice, chicken, and ground turkey (i prefer it over ground beef)…

Some recipies I have that stay nicely are Mexican Rice (A recipe my mom sourt of created, being a vegetarian she often tried comming up with new things)….
Baked ziti (with or without ground turkey added)
Chicken pot pie (home made)
Eggpant parm
Chicken noodle soup (home made)
Any other ideas??

Erica

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Are any women gourmet cooks or is this a man thing?

April 17th, 2009
Ye B asked:


“seriously, most men i know are really into cooking & are amazing chefs!! these guys are like Gordon Ramsey wanna-bes…I can follow a recipe- but its a far cry from anything gourmet!! LOL”

There are men who cook everything from brisket, steak, chicken cordon bleu, rack of lamb, chicken picatta, carbonara, homemade chicken noodle soup, stir fry, salmon steaks, halibut, fried fish, baked ziti, lamb chops, pork chops, potatoes au gratin, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, lasanga, to chocolate mousse, apple pie, creme brulee, tiramisu, homemade truffles, scones, cookies, cream puffs, fudge, brownies, cheesecake chocolate muffins to making cocktails, fresh bread, and fresh jams, and homemade cream cheese.

Are there any women who are into gourmet cooking? Can any women cook like this? Which gender is more likely to do this?

IF MEN DO THIS HOW COME ALL COOKING STUFF ONLINE IS POSTED BY WOMEN?

WOMEN get

-dinners when they get home
-cocktails made for men
-breakfast in bed
-lunch brought to work
-picnics with delicious food
-baked goods on dates

MEN NEVER GET THIS OR NOT AS OFTEN. HAS A MAN EVER BEEN MORE SPOILED IN A RELATIONSHIP?

Do

Many women believe things like

“I only pay once in awhile cuz he’s supposed to be the support system.”

“I have man who waits on me hand and foot and babies me”

“When dating, I don’t make a thing. You want food, take me out.”

Are there situations where its reveresed?

Betty

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Do any women cook gourmet meals or are men the gourmet cooks in relationships?

April 14th, 2009
Ye B asked:


Are any women gourmet cooks or is this a man thing?

“seriously, most men i know are really into cooking & are amazing chefs!! these guys are like Gordon Ramsey wanna-bes…I can follow a recipe- but its a far cry from anything gourmet!! LOL”

There are men who cook everything from brisket, steak, chicken cordon bleu, rack of lamb, chicken picatta, carbonara, homemade chicken noodle soup, stir fry, salmon steaks, halibut, fried fish, baked ziti, lamb chops, pork chops, potatoes au gratin, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, lasanga, to chocolate mousse, apple pie, creme brulee, tiramisu, homemade truffles, scones, cookies, cream puffs, fudge, brownies, cheesecake chocolate muffins to making cocktails, fresh bread, and fresh jams, and homemade cream cheese.

Are there any women who are into gourmet cooking? Can any women cook like this? Which gender is more likely to do this?

Are there relationships where the man doesn’t know how to cook and the woman is a gourmet/amazing cook/baker? Because I see the vice versa happening ALL the time.
I

Melissa

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What should I make for dinner tonight?

April 13th, 2009
??? ??? ??? asked:


I’m stuck! I can’t decide what to make my husband and I for dinner tonight.

Here is what we have had so far:
Saturday- BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
Sunday- BBQ Beef Crescents
Mon & Tues- Baked Ziti
Wednesday- Chicken Tenders and Rice

What in the world should I make?! I am still kind of new to cooking (a newlywed) so I am not like Paula Dean and cant make extravagant recipes, so simple yet creative would be nice.

We like pretty much all meats, although I am not a huge fan of red meat - I still eat it though in small amounts.

Also please give me recipes or directions to find a recipe for whatever you suggest, unless it is really simple!

Thanks! =)

Tina

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Baked Ziti recipe?

April 12th, 2009
foreverhappilysingle asked:


I have looked everywhere online, and I have found NO good recipies for baked Ziti anywhere! Please if you have good ones please share them with me! I love this stuff, and cant remember how it was made!! HELP!! Thanks :) MMM you bottom 2 that sounds great!! Chris H..You dont use penne pasta, you use ziti pasta!! How cute!! Only a guy would do say that! :)

Hector

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If you had the leader or G-d of your faith over for dinner, what would you prepare?

April 7th, 2009
Princess madeline JPA asked:


I’d make this for the G-d of the Torah and David Bowie to split.:

appitizer: salad consisting of cucumbers red bell peppers, onions and tomato
soup: ramen
dinner: baked ziti with mozzarella cheese
Dessert: my brand new (as in I invented the recipe today,) apple pudding.

Tyler

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I need cheap yummy lunch ideas. no fish, ham or deli?

March 20th, 2009
kemaramodel asked:


I’m really sick of eating the same thing. I asked this before, but didn’t get too far. I’m going to the store in a little bit and I need some ideas. I have a 21 month old, and he normally eats what I eat. We really like pasta. But we only normally eat it with Ragu with hamburger(and some seasonings). So any other pasta ideas would be great! Also maybe some chicken ideas and a healthy idea or 2.
I was thinking of baked ziti, but I’m really picky, so I’m affraid of using a different sauce or something. If somebody knows of a REALLY good recipe let me know!
I was thinking maybe a stir fry type too, but i hate soy sauce :-\ can it be avoided? Also any type of good rice dish.
everybody can be picky in their own way. i didn’t ask if you liked Ragu. Plain Ragu IS pretty nasty, but get the mushroom and add seasonings and 85/15 hamburger and its really good
Sister~ That asian style idea sounds really good!
Yea, I’ve tried other sauces and haven’t really liked any of them.

Mary~ I yea, I do that chicken idea. I make soup the next day. Thanks :-)

Kathleen

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