Saturday, May 1, 2010

A Few of My Favorite Things ~ Pam's Stuffed Shells ~ and Saturday Blog Showcase



This sweet little lady is a cheese grater
 my daughter bought for me in Paris when we visited last April.
Isn't she adorable?


I live in the beautiful Pacific Northwest where Dungeness crab is harvested most of the year.
A crab louie is my all time favorite salad.


French Breakfast radishes are in our farmers markets now.
They are delicious with sweet butter and a sprinkle of fleur de sel.

I've joined Laurie at Bargain Hunting and Chatting With Laurie today for
 A Few of My Favorite Things.
I hope you will drop by for a visit and see more special things.

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This wonderful pasta recipe was posted by Pam at For the Love of Cooking a few months ago and it's been at the top of my "must make" stack of recipes ever since.  I'm trying to use up some of the items in my freezer since my farmers market season opens next week and yesterday selected a container of marinara sauce and a small package of Italian sausage for this week's menu.  I followed Pam's recipe but left out the mushrooms (didn't have any) and added sausage to my homemade sauce.


This is one of the most delicious pasta recipes I've tried in a long time.  The cheese mixture is loaded with flavor and the whole dish can be prepared ahead of time.  I served these stuffed shells with a garden salad and fresh strawberries over ice cream for dessert.
You'll find this wonderful recipe plus many others at
For the Love of Cooking.
 I hope you will drop by for a visit.  I know you will enjoy Pam's blog as much as I do.

This post is part of Saturday Blog Showcase
hosted by Ann at Thibeault's Table 
and Lori at All That Splatters
Do stop by to visit them and others who are part of this lovely event.

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40 comments:

  1. PeggyRMay 1, 2010 at 6:58 AM

    Everything looks so good. I love salads, etc. The grater is so cute!

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  2. Thibeault's TableMay 1, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Cathy, your little lady grater really is adorable.

    And your Crab Salad is calling my name. Living a little further north of you, Dungeness crab is also available here year around. I know my salad loving husband would be thrilled with your salad.

    And those shells, what a perfect picture. You have my mouth watering and I haven't even had breakfast yet.

    Ann

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  3. Ciao Chow LindaMay 1, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    I don't think I'd ever really want to use that cheese grater - she's just too cute. Love all the food selections too. I'll start with the radishes, move to the crab and end with the shells.

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  4. Allie and PattieMay 1, 2010 at 7:27 AM

    Your favorite things would also be on my list! And great minds must think alike- I just yesterday bought large shells to stuff this week! This recipe is almost identical to what I do! Love it! I would SO love to visit your area one day...
    xoxo Pattie

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  5. PondsideMay 1, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    I haven't had Crab Louis for ages. I may have to nip down to the fish market for some crab. The Great Dane will thank you!

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  6. Carol at SerendipityMay 1, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    Everything looks real good and the cheese grater is adorable.

    Carol

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  7. Lori (All That Splatters)May 1, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    I so love your grater! She really is adorable. I would have a difficult time ever getting her 'dirty'!!

    Your stuffed shells look amazing. They're a favorite of mine, too! I wish I could take a bite right now!

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  8. LorraineMay 1, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    I love the items you have shared. The cheese grater is precious. What a great keepsake from a wonderful trip you took. Your stuffed shells look sooo good. I will have to put that on my must-try list also.

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  9. Deana SidneyMay 1, 2010 at 8:35 AM

    I just love crab louis and haven't had it in... well forever! We make so many things that we sometimes forget our favorites. Thanks for jogging my memory!

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  10. SavoringTime in the KitchenMay 1, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Oh, I love your darling cheese grater! What a wonderful memento from your trip. I remember lusting over your Crab Louis before and the stuffed shells look fantastic! I'm off to find that recipe ;)

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  11. Big DudeMay 1, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    Your pasta presentation is gorgeous and I've been looking for two days at Crap Louie recipes for dinner tonight and up yours pops.

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  12. Mary BergfeldMay 1, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    I don't think I could ever bring myself to use that cheese grater. What a treasure! I love your features today. Pam's shells look fabulous. Have a great day, Cathy. Blessings...Mary

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  13. KathleenMay 1, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    That is just the cutest grater! Made me smile!
    Your shells look delicious. DH makes them..I let him, LOL..one less thing for me.
    And the crab..oh boy!
    Hope you are having a good weekend!

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  14. PamMay 1, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    First of all, I love, love, love the cheese grater - so cute!

    I am happy you like the shells, they are a big hit here too. Your presentation is beautiful! Thanks for the shout out and link back to my site.

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  15. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMay 1, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    That cute cheese grater is now one of my favorite things! That is just the cutest thing! What wonderful food you have posted. I'm going to go get that pasta recipe. My family loves pasta. Thank you so much for linking to Favorite Things Saturday. laurie

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  16. RettabugMay 1, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    "loaded with flavor and the whole dish can be prepared ahead of time" my kinda recipe, Cathy!! :D

    ♥ that sweet little grater...what a wonderful momento of a spectacular trip! I'm jealous! By the time my DD is free of child care & able to take off like that, she'll have to push me in a wheelchair around Paris. LOL

    I will happily try Pam's recipe for the stuffed shells. One of our favorite meals but I'm always open to variations. Thank you!

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  17. pamMay 1, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    I love your lady grater!!!

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  18. GardenOfDaisiesMay 1, 2010 at 8:55 PM

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  19. GardenOfDaisiesMay 1, 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Sorry, I made a big booboo above.
    The little lady grater is sooooo cute! LOve her! And the shell pasta and crab salad look delicious!!! Yum!

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  20. MaryMohMay 1, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    Wow..I love everything here, including the cheese grater. Your daughter is so sweet.

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  21. AnonymousMay 2, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Love the cheese grater!!

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  22. teresaMay 2, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    i really want to try those radishes, adn the shells look amazing! can these be my favorite things too?

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  23. KrisMay 2, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    The little Cheese grating lady is precious!!!!

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  24. BonjourRomanceMay 2, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Bonjour Cathy,
    Your cheese grater is adorable. These stuffed pasta shells are making my mouth water, will go to check out the recipe now.
    Thank you for coming by a your kind comments, it is much appreciated.
    Have a fabulous week,
    Mimi

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  25. JanineMay 3, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    I love making stuffed shells so will be giving this one a try!

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  26. BarbaraMay 3, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    Oh Kathy! That cheese grater is soooo adorable! And the photo of the radishes was lovely. I love them freshly picked and dunked in salt, don't you?

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  27. ann lowMay 3, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    The cheese grate looks very pretty! Love your blog, very interesting recipes and nice photos you have here.

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  28. KeriMay 3, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    You and Pam are great together. I have to say your food is seriously beautiful and well thought out. I MUST feature one of your sandwiches on my page. What do you think? Keri

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  29. PaulaMay 3, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    That lady grater is darling! I want a crab louie right now ... at 8:25 am! :-) Pam's blog is wonderful, and your shells look devine! YUM!

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  30. LisaMay 3, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    Cute grater! I'm still cleaning out my freezer too. I'm starting to wonder if I will ever get through everything. Looks like you are doing great things with what you find in yours. Those stuffed shells look quite delicious.

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  31. ShelbyMay 3, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Your radishes with butter and fleur de sel have me really intrigued!

    Pam has an awesome blog....I have made several of her recipes (blogged a few of them myself!).

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  32. The JRMay 3, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    That is the cutest cheese grater.

    All the food looks great. Especially the crab.

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  33. KeriMay 3, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Cathy. Just a line to say hi and tell you that your fabulous Mexican Torta is featured over at www.samwich365.com. Thanks so much for your contribution to our sandwich tree! You're the best. Keri (a.k.a. Sam)

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  34. theUngourmetMay 3, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Your cheese grater is darling! I love those radishes, they are so pretty. Pam always has the best recipes. This definitely looks like a winner!

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  35. Marilyn MillerMay 3, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    The grater is so very cute. Crab Louie's are on my favorite list too.

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  36. JamieMay 4, 2010 at 4:48 AM

    There is a boutique here in Nantes that sells those cheese graters and I usually stop and stare at them through the window! She's lovely! And I love staring at your fabulous crab recipes; I usually stop and stare and drool for a bit! But that pasta dish is luscious! Boy my family would go nuts for that!

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  37. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverMay 4, 2010 at 6:47 AM

    this is the cutest cheese grater I had ever seen!

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  38. LindaMay 4, 2010 at 7:22 AM

    I love your lady!
    Delicious looking...everything!

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  39. KarenMay 4, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    I love that cheese grater! So cute :)

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  40. JaniinaMay 7, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    Hallo ,
    Your blog is to consume.
    Lovely.
    I'm hungry.
    Greetings from Prague, Jana

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