Presto Pasta Night Roundup #152

Michelle, that Italian Mama Chef did an awesome job of hosting Presto Pasta Night Roundup #152 Thanks so much, you're amazing. And everyone who sent in your mouth-watering dishes....Presto Pasta Nights would be nothing without you.

It's hard to believe that PPN is actually going to be three years old next week. I started it as a lark, hoping I wouldn't be the only one contributing...and it just gets bigger and better every week.

I do hope you all plan on joining in the big celebration. Send all your dishes and tell your friends to send theirs too. Just mention Presto Pasta Nights with a link and send it to me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com by Thursday and let's make this the biggest birthday bash ever.

Saveur Magazine + Pasta = Tons of Fantastic Options

Saveur Magazine is another one of my very favorite foodie magazines. So naturally I thought I'd share some of their pasta treats. And this month the pasta star is Crispy Duck with Udon Noodles.

Naturally I had to check out what pasta recipes they had on line. When I typed in "pasta" into their search engine I got 217 choices! What I really love is the fact that the recipes themselves come from all over the world too. Like this glorious dish of Angel Hair Pasta with Seafood from Rasa Malasia.

Pasta treats from everywhere in the world, the question is how does one choose....by cuisine, by ingredient, or by season. Check out the options and let me know which one you choose. The Fettuccine with Artichokes and Chicken sounds fantastic.

This week Presto Pasta Nigh Roundup is being hosted by Michelle, Italian Mama Chef . Please send her your entries before midnight tonight. Just send your links to micie66 (at) yahoo (dot) com and cc ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com

Next week Presto Pasta Night will turn THREE! I hope you join us and I hope you tell all your friends to join us too. I'll be hosting, so send your tasty treats to ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com.

Presto Pasta Night Roundup #151

From seafood to beef cheeks and so much more...what a wonderful Presto Pasta Night #151 Roundup. Thanks so much to Mrs Ergul and her Passion for Life & Food for such a great job putting it all together. And a million thanks to all of our delightful pasta makers and their delicious dishes.

Next week Michelle, Italian Mama Chef is hosting PPN #152 and you can send more mouth-watering pasta treats her way. Just email micie66 (at) yahoo (dot) com and cc ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com.

The following week it's my turn to host and I want you all to put on your thinking caps and come up with something wonderful to celebrate Presto Pasta Night turning THREE years old!

Donna Hay Magazine + Pasta = Heaven

Another of my favorite foodie magazines is Donna Hay Magazine. It's been high on my list since...well, forever. I love the photos. You could really lick the page. I mean check out those ice cream cones.

It is always weird though, looking at the "seasons" upside down. It's now summer in Australia and we had a "snow day", which means tons of snow, schools and loads of businesses closed for the day. Then again, it's always nice to dream about what we'll get to eat when the weather heats up and the crops grow locally.

I thought I'd share some of her pasta dishes that look awesome...

Prawn, Chilli & Coriander Pasta (translated for the North Americans...that's shrimp, chili & cilantro) . However you say it, it's bound to be delicious.

Prosciutto & Pea Pasta (afterall, Spring is supposedly just around the corner)

Roast Sweet Potato, Garlic & Chicken (for those of us stuck with more Winter)

There are Four pages of other choices... which one is your favorite?

Oh...and one that I've made time and time again...
Farfalle with Chorizo, Chickpeas & Spinach

I do hope you're planning on sharing with Presto Pasta Nights. This week, Mrs Ergul is hosting so share your passion for pasta with her. Just mention Presto Pasta Nights, Mrs Ergul Passion for Life and Food (with links of course) and send it in to limpeilin (at) gmail (dot) com and cc me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com .

Presto Pasta Night Week 150

Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook did a brilliant job hosting this week's big Presto Pasta Night 150. What an awesome range of dishes. I truly don't know where to start. Mac 'n Cheese and other creamy dishes still seem to predominate. It is Winter, after all. But I do see signs of Spring in the line up.

Next week Mrs Ergul is hosting so share your passion for pasta with her. Just mention Presto Pasta Nights, Mrs Ergul Passion for Life and Food (with links of course) and send it in to limpeilin (at) gmail (dot) com and cc me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com .

I'm still looking for a guest host for February 26th, as well as March and April. If you're interested, drop me a line. I'd love to have you join in the fun.

Bon Appetit Magazine - Mac 'n Cheese and Lots More

Last week, I obviously had Mac 'n Cheese on the brain and shared Fine Cooking's options.


This week Bon Appetit Magazine also had a delicious looking Mac 'n Cheese recipes, which didn't make it to the cover, but does direct you to 15 choices on their website. The Cheese Monger uses Gruyere, Cheddar & Brie. Double Dutch uses Gouda, Edam and Swiss Chard. Other stars...leeks, cauliflower, broccoli, lobster (I have to try that one!). There's even one with Nachos.


Next week, perhaps I'll venture off the Mac 'n Cheese theme, but with Winter doing its cold, damp and dreary thing...I'm not making any promises.


It's Presto Pasta Night's 150th roundup and Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook is hosting so please send all your delicious treats her way - and tell all your friends to do the same. Remember, it doesn't have to be Mac 'n Cheese. Last I heard there are a bazillion pasta options.
Just mention Presto Pasta Nights, The Well Seasoned Cook (with links of course) and send it in to thewellseasonedcook (at) yahoo (dot) com and cc me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com.

I'm still looking for a guest host for February 26th, as well as March and April. If you're interested, drop me a line. I'd love to have you join in the fun.

Presto Pasta Night #149

Presto Pasta Night Roundup #149 is up and ready. The recipes this week are from all over the place - literally (even Borneo is represented) and figuratively. From soup to savory, with rice and without....all good, so what are you waiting for? Go check them out.

Next week, Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook will be hosting for the first time, so please send all your delicious treats her way - and tell all your friends to do the same.

After all, Presto Pasta Night will be celebrating the big 150. Just mention Presto Pasta Nights, The Well Seasoned Cook (with links of course) and send it in to thewellseasonedcook (at) yahoo (dot) com and cc me ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com.

I'm still looking for a guest host for February 26th, as well as March and April. If you're interested, drop me a line. I'd love to have you join in the fun.

fine Cooking Magazine Mac 'n Cheese

It's time to use Presto Pasta Nights to showcase some great pastas from my favorite cooking magazines, and what better one to start off with...my favorite ...Fine Cooking

I've actually been meaning to write this since I received their newsletter with several Mac 'n Cheese dishes a while ago, but somehow kept getting caught up with other things. So without further ado...starting from this month's cover (seen at the top of the post)

Pulled Pork Mac 'n Cheese with Caramelized Onions & Four Cheeses - what could I possibly add to that title?

Quick Skillet Mac 'n Cheese - my kind of quickie

Classic Baked Mac 'n Cheese - I love the topping

Baked Ziti with Tomato & Sausages - perfect combo

Tex Mex Mac 'n Cheese with Green Chilis - OLE!!

That should get us started in style.

Remember that I'll be hosting this week's Presto Pasta Night Roundup - #149 and I'd love to see your pasta there. Just post a recipe, mention Presto Pasta Nights, and email the link to - ruth (at) 4everykitchen (dot) com.

If you'd like to host a weekly roundup, it's fun and easy...just drop me a line and I'll add you to the list. I'm still looking for February 26th and all of March.