
Pork Nuggets with Pineapple-Mustard Sweet and Sour Sauce; Polynesian Macaroni Salad
The Zen of deep frying goes like this: a calming method that involves accurate portions and timing and a deep-fry thermometer.

Spaghetti Pie with Prosciutto and Peas; Toasted Quinoa Stuffed Artichokes
I was a bit worried that a spaghetti pie would be too pleasing -- that my diners would only want to eat this for the rest of their lives...

Special Spaghetti Cake
What's the appeal of a firm, cheesy, and creamy "cake" made of spaghetti? Well...what's not to like, I say?

Ham and Corn Chowder and Whole Wheat Orzo Salad with Kale, Chickpeas, Lemon, and Feta
Do you need a reason to try an uncured ham nugget?

Spring Minestrone with Chicken Meatballs and Roasted Cauliflower with Shallots and Golden Raisins
It looks more like a thick stew, doesn't it? That's because my chosen small pasta was fregola, made of toasted semolina that swells into a marvelous chewy nugget. Hearty and crowd-pleasing. We loved this.

Cacciatore Butter-Stuffed Chicken and Lemon and Peas Pasta
I approached the recipes for "Cacciatore Butter-Stuffed Chicken" and "Lemon & Peas Pasta" as a PROJECT. Much time and finesse was required to make this chicken happen.
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