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A while ago, I was obsessed with watching Giada at Home on The Food Network. With a couple minor changes, this is one of the Giada recipes that we absolutely love! The mix of lemon, browned butter and toasted pine nuts makes this pasta one of our favorites. We keep it in our frequent dinner rotation. Rating: 10/10 INGREDIENTS Dressing: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium lemons, juiced 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Pasta: 1 pound penne pasta - we use mini penne 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter 4 cups of spinach 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts* DIRECTIONS 1) For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. Set aside. 2) For the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender, but still firm to the bite. 3) In a high-sided skillet, whisk the butter over medium heat until melted. Simmer until foamy. Continue to cook until...

I have always LOVED Alfredo sauce. I like it so much I could eat it straight from a spoon. If you're like me and love Alfredo, I'm sure you'll love this recipe. I found it on  Plain Chicken , and made a few minor changes.  Ingredients/Directions (Chicken) : 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup ranch dressing 1 tablespoon white sugar 2 tablespoon  cajun seasoning   3 tablespoon worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts  1) In a medium bowl, stir together all of the ingredients above, except the chicken. Let stand for 5 minutes. 2) Place chicken in a gallon size ziplock bag, and stir to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. 3) Preheat the grill (or a skillet, if you don't have a grill, like me) on medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is no lon...

When I was a newlywed, I had a phase where I loved to watch The Food Network. One of my favorite shows to watch was Giada at Home. I made a lot of Giada De Laurentiis' recipes and this is one that my husband and I both really enjoy. Rating: 10/10 Ingredients :  1 pound penne pasta 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed 4 cups spinach leaves, torn 1 1/2 cups grated pecorino romano cheese 1 cup mascarpone cheese (8 ounces), at room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt 1 teaspoon of pepper, split Directions : 1) Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite (8-10 minutes). Reserve 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the pasta.  2) Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until lightly browned (about 2 minutes). Remove the garlic and discard. Add the spinach and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, ...