Minestrone soup is a staple in most kitchens and using fresh ingredients it just can't be beat. However, if you give it a little makeover with some basil pesto and maybe a little cream...it becomes an upscale affair.

I used to think that cooking pasta was an art - I was wrong! All I had to do was pay a little attention to what I was doing. Cooking perfect pasta is easy and if you follow some simple guidelines, you can be a champ with your spaghetti pot! This article is full of tips for pasta lovers.

Who doesn't love a great Italian sandwich? With a little twist on the dressing and using traditional ingredients associated with an Italian Panini - you will be in sandwich heaven! You really do have to try this - enjoy!

If you thought that little piece of parsley on your plate in a restaurant was just there to look pretty - think again! Not only that, did you know that parsley has so many healthy properties, including putting the blockade on certain types of breast cancer? An amazing little herb - Check it out!

If you're looking for an extremely tasty appetizer recipe for a party or a holiday get together - then you have to try my crunchy, Sausage and Basil Wontons Recipe. These disappear fast from the plate, so be sure to make a ton of them with a variety of dipping sauces on the side. So yummy!

Do you make too much rice for dinner like me? If so, then use this recipe to make a delicious Leftover Egg Fried Rice re. This Thai-style side dish is so easy, tasty and quick to make - a great side for a Chinese Stir Fry.

There is nothing more comforting than a big bowl of hot, steamy soup on a cold day. This Lentil, Barley and Spinach soup recipe is loaded with goodness and is vegetarian and vegan friendly. And of course - we can't forget a little fresh baked bread for dunking!

Soup is an awesome way to make a nutritious meal with little or no fuss involved. Dried lentils cook up faster than most legumes and contain ample protein for this soup to be a meatless recipe. With the addition of tomatoes, onions, garlic and aromatic herbs, this soup is healthy and delicious!

Are you a mashed potato lover? If so, you are going to love my homemade Mashed Potato Salad recipe with Bacon and Chives recipe. It is totally yummy and a fantastic side dish with burgers and hot dogs. So break out the grill and make plenty of this recipe, you are going to need it!

Meatloaf is an anytime favorite. You can mix anything in to it! I give you the basics and after that it's entirely up to you. However, if you make my Meatloaf with Mushrooms and Spinach Recipe it will delight your taste buds! T