Balsamic Pasta Salad

I’ve always loved my mom’s pasta salad.  It was different from everyone elses pasta salad and reminded me of my Italian heritage.  Loaded with artichokes, olive, pimentos, three bean salad, italian dressing and parmesan cheese, this was not the mayo-laden stuff served by the tub at your lunchroom cafeteria.  I had a hankering for my …

Orzo Salad (cold)

Its BBQ season and nothing is more refreshing that a summer pasta salad. This recipe does not use any dairy or mayonnaise so its safe to keep out without worrying if its still safe to eat after an hour in the sun. This salad is light, refreshing and has a balanced taste.  The secret to …