by Yvonne Sutton

This pasta dish is just marvelous! And if you live somewhere that you can find farm fresh asparagus in early spring, it makes this dish simply to die for! The vinaigrette brings out the tanginess of the red peppers, and the hearty avocados add a modest coating to the fettucine noodles.

Bread Machine Pizza - A Win-Win Situation
by Nola Redd

I will always remember the day I bought my bread machine. I was at a garage sale and found it marked at $30. After examining it, I insisted on plugging it in to make it work. Once the light sensors came on, I had no idea what to do next. So I paid for it.

Health Benefits Of Tomatoes
by Tim Sousa

Did you know that tomatoes were once considered poison? It's true, the tomato is a member of the nightshade family, and was at one time considered to be toxic. Tomatoes were first eaten in the U.S. in the early 1800's, when a gentleman by the name of Robert Johnson shocked his hometown by eating a basket of tomatoes in the middle of town. When he didn't die, or even get sick from the tomatoes, they became a part of the American diet.

by Eats.com

The pasta a meal in itself is quite fulfilling on its own. Simply serve with some crusty Italian bread, and a crisp, mixed green salad. If time is an issue find any Italian restaurant in New York city restaurant guide and give yourself that energetic taste level Try it at home too... 3 Cups Cooked Cannellini Beans 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 Celery Stalks, Chopped 4 Large, Ripe Plum Tomatoes 4 To 5 Cups Chicken Broth Salt

by Rachel Paxton

Spaghetti has always been a favorite family meal. My teenage daughter will eat leftover spaghetti for breakfast, lunch, and as a mid-afternoon snack. Not everyone loves spaghetti so much that they will go to that extreme, however, and the same meals can getting boring after awhile. Here are some ways to jazz up this old favorite:

by Shauna Hanus

Finally you can stop wondering how do I cook my pasta. There are a few simple rules to follow that will have you cooking pasta pleasing meals each and every time.

First and most important use plenty of water. Using too little water will make for sticky gooey pasta. You should start with about 4 quarts of fresh cool water. This means take out that big spaghetti pot and stop using your favorite sauce pan. As you portion out the pasta you should cook about 2 ounces per person. Bring the fresh cool water to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, but before adding the noodles, add 1 heaping tablespoon of salt for every four servings. Always add the salt to the water. If you wait until the pasta is cooked you will end up with salty noodles. By adding the salt now the pasta can absorb the salt and your pasta will taste better. Finally add the pasta, allow the water to soften the noodles and stir gently. Never allow the noodles to stick to the bottom of the pan.

by Shauna Hanus

Homemade pasta cooked al dente (to the teeth), is a chewy and light treat. Here are the simple steps to making fresh pasta for dinner tonight.

Ingredients for pasta
3 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour