Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Giveaway: Your Own Home Pasta Machine!

I was recently approached to hold a giveaway by someone from CSN Stores, which operates over 200 online stores including those selling tableware and kitchenware from microwaves and eco-friendly fridges and cookware sets to Rachael Ray Cookware -- I don't watch her but someone gave my her fondue set for Christmas. Some people have told me her products are actually pretty good, and they do look cute.

They asked me to choose something for the giveaway, and here was my pick (and I hope you guys like it):

CucinaPro Imperia Home Pasta Machine S150, which has a 6" wide roller and spaghetti and fettucine cutter ~TA DA!
You know you want to eat fresh, handmade pasta for dinner at home. Forget those dried, pre-packaged stuff.

So, how to win your very own pasta machine? You just have to promise to make me some pasta once a month for the rest of your life.
Nah, I kid, I kid~ (but I won't refuse if you offer).

It's the usual deal + a teeny bit more:
Leave a comment below with your contact info and tell me what would be the first dish you'll try to cook with your new pasta machine!

Easy enough, no? You have until midnight of next Tuesday, January 26th (PST).

Good luck to all!
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93 comments:

  1. RumDoodJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    Mac & Cheese with broccoli, cauliflower, pumpernickel bread crumbs, sauteed onions, garlic, and gruyere and cheddar cheese, with a thick crust of parmesan on top.

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  2. Wandering ChopsticksJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    But I already promised to make you pasta if I win. :P

    Spaghetti bolognese with homemade noodles. :)

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  3. AmandaJanuary 19, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    I would do a rustic-ish ravioli with butternut squash filling, with some sort of a brown butter sauce. :-)

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  4. GastronomerJanuary 19, 2010 at 12:20 PM

    oh, boy! I want!!

    I would make fresh papperdelle with a braised beef ragu!

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  5. SamJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    spaghetti and meatballs. nothing crazy. don't want to waste ingredients if i fail miserably.

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  6. alysiaJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    I'd be trying out a lobster ravioli in a spicy tomato sauce. =)

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  7. ShopaholicsConfessionsJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    I love wide noodles so I'll try a tagliatelle with lamb ragu. Simple & hearty :).

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  8. UnknownJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    I would make very cheesy Cheese Ravioli!

    eileen at eileent dot com

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  9. Suburban prepJanuary 19, 2010 at 1:56 PM

    Ravioli.
    My husband is Italian and he would love pasta the way his grandmother made it.
    msgb245 at gmail dot com

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  10. citynitzJanuary 19, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Wow, awesome giveaway! Cannot live w/o pasta!!

    I would make linguine w/ clams

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  11. ikkinlalaJanuary 19, 2010 at 3:21 PM

    May Canadians enter? There are a lot of things I'd like to try, but I'd probably make lasagna first.

    ikkinlala AT yahoo DOT ca

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  12. Shooting Stars MagJanuary 19, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    spaghetti or ravioli. we love it all!!

    -Lauren
    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  13. AllisonJanuary 19, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    I've always wanted to make ravioli at home... maybe a butternut squash ravioli, or a portobello mushroom one. Making me hungry just thinking about it!

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  14. silverhartgirlJanuary 19, 2010 at 9:13 PM

    I would make spaghetti and meatballs for my first try. The i would love to make some raviolis.
    silverhartgirl at gmail.com

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  15. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:35 AM

    I will make some cheese ravioli with squash and tomato sauce. It is so yummy!

    shopgurl101 AT gmail DOT com

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  16. RebeccaJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    I think I would try spaghetti first and then once I got brave I would make ravioli.

    rebeccalynn78 at gmail.com

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  17. tawndamJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    homemade lasagna... with no broken noodles! ;-) Sounds too good to be true

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  18. rubynrebaJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    I would love to win this - I would make beef and noodles! My husband would be so happy!
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  19. Tim, Allyson, and kidsJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    We have a wonderful chicken alfredo recipe that would be great with homemade pasta.
    a_heart4home[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  20. M and MJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:56 AM

    We would make Lasagna!!
    So yummy:D
    Please enter me
    littleladyintraining(at)yahoo.com

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  21. Norberto KurrleJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    This is a fantastic giveaway! I'd make Spinach Cannelloni, yummy yummy!

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  22. GosfamJanuary 20, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    mmmm I can taste the pasta already. I would love to win!! I would make basic fettucine alfredo w/grilled chicken and broccoli.

    mattles22 at yahoo dot com

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  23. mitch1066January 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Id love to try a chocolate fetuccine !!

    mitch1066@gmail.com

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  24. HopeJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    I'd probably make spaghetti and meatballs-my Dad's favorite!
    onepilgrim86[at]yahoo.com

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  25. AngieJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    We have been sick all week so I need some yummy thick noodles for chicken noodle soup...or a Rachael Ray recipe her spaghetti with leek tomato sauce!!

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  26. LindsayJanuary 20, 2010 at 10:46 AM

    I'd make chicken alfredo!

    linzer08@gmail.com

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  27. TerriJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    I'd make Fettucine Alfredo! Yum!

    petersterrimarie@yahoo.com

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  28. SarahlizJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    If I won I think the first thing I'd do would be to call my mom for the recipe for the chicken and noodles we used to eat a lot when I was a kid before she decided that homemade egg noodles were too high fat (and possibly too much work)

    sliz@sliz.net

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  29. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Lamb and mushroom ravioli! I've never had it, but sounds like it would be delish!

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  30. TiffanyJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    What a great choice! I would make fettuccine Alfredo! Mmm or maybe just spaghetti - of the possibilities are endless!
    ~Tiffany
    amomentcherished(at)gmail(dot)com
    www.amomentcherished.blogspot.com

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  31. casey aubutJanuary 20, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    I would probably start with Fetticini Alfredo- simple but my favorite- and homemade would be awesome!!
    cassandra@aubut.net

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  32. Dolphin GirlJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    I would make spinach and cheese ravioli! Thanks!

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  33. NinaJanuary 20, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Chicken Pesto pasta!! yum!

    nina.williams15@gmail.com

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  34. Grace WongJanuary 20, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    I'm definitely gonna try making angel hair pasta (is it do-able?) if I win this!

    shou.milk@gmail.com

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  35. BekahJanuary 20, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    I would make ravioli. I have always wanted to make homemade ravioli so now would be my chance! Thanks!

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  36. HeidiJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    I would love to make lasagna!
    homesickforheaven2(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  37. EatTravelEatJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Spaghetti with meat sauce, or maybe linguine with a wine sauce with clams or chicken :). Yum.

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  38. KristenJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:20 PM

    My first dish would be my husband's homemade fettucine alfredo. Yum!

    stickybean12 at gmail dot com

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  39. mindyJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    i would start with something simple like lasagna thanks minsthins at optonline dot net

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  40. techyoneJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    ravioli

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  41. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    I would love some homemade chicken alfredo. yumm. spaghetti is also a hit at our house. amypugmire@live.com

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  42. Joy@WDDCHJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    My email is in my profile!

    If I won I'd make ravioli or stuffed shells! YUMMO!

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  43. Jennifer C.January 20, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    I would love to make ravioli as my first dish with the pasta maker! We love it at our house!

    jennifercausby at hotmail dot com

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  44. LittleEagleJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    I would make my fettuccine mushroom alfredo as taught to me by my father. sharonaquilino at hotmail dot com

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  45. Deb KJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    I would make homemade noodles and mix them with chicken broth just like my aunt used to make years ago!

    Thanks for the chance to win :-)

    deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. UnknownJanuary 20, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Linguini with clams in a light herbed marinara sauce! All homemade of couse - I'd steam the clams myself then them to a mix of olive oil, basil, oregano and tomatoes. The real treat would be the homemade pasta though, not the sauce :) I'd round out the meal with a simple greens salad, some homemade garlic bread and a glass of white wine.

    JULSP602 (at) AOL (dot) com

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  47. scottsgalJanuary 20, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    I'd try an egg noodle for beef stroganoff
    msboatgal at aol.com

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  48. Little Birdie SecretsJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    I totally want to try homemade ravioli. I think it's pretty and it tastes good too! :)
    jessmy13@yahoo.com

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  49. Linda KishJanuary 20, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    We would probably start with some lasagna.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  50. kakiharaJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    I'd be trying out a 3 cheese and mushroom ravioli in a spicy bell pepper sauce. I've always wanted to make home made pasta!!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    kakihararocks@gmail.com

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  51. mattatouilleJanuary 20, 2010 at 7:50 PM

    wow that's really cool. I'd make a very traditional pappardelle bolognese

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  52. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    I'd make spaghetti since I have a special recipe for homemade sauce. Thanks for the giveaway!
    e.estt[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  53. kkJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Angel hair pasta with tomatoes and basil! Thanks!

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  54. debijacksonJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    I'd make a fetticini with my homemade sauce. jacksond@nhr3.net

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  55. Deb AndersonJanuary 20, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    You know this is one of those kitchen gadgets I've always wanted to own but just never got around to it. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!! The first thing I would make? Beef Stroganoff with creamy egg noodles!

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  56. LaurieJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    I would start off simple...fettucini alfredo.

    Laurie
    ~lauriemac982 at aol dot com

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  57. DebbieJanuary 20, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    I would try fettuccine alfredo first; it's my favorite!

    Debbie: rebbiedeed(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  58. AnneJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:53 AM

    I'd want to start off with something simple, so I'd go with fettucine, and I'd make an alfredo sauce with shrimp to go with it

    ajolly1456 at gmail dot com

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  59. sunnymumJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    I'd probably start off with something fast like spaghetti, then work up to something more complicated. I've always wanted to try to make my own ravioli. Thanks for picking out a neat item!
    cbeargie at yahoo.com

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  60. PerfectBlueMoonJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:17 AM

    you know what would be totally awesome? taking it that one step further and growing all your ingredients too!!! ooo first dish would have to be some top notch spagetti!!! <3

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

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  61. SusanJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:02 AM

    I would love to make homemade egg noodles.. they look so good and easy to make.

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  62. Maria@SavingQueenJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    I would make ravioli and add my grandmother’s homemade sauce to it! mariamstrong (at) gmail (dot) com

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  63. PaulaJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    I'd start off with something easy like wide egg noodles with a chicken and vegetable saute.
    pjkmitchell at hotmail dot com

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  64. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    I would make shrimp lasagna rolls. i can already smell them cooking in the oven.

    uncashbug6 at aol dot com

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  65. JenniferJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    I would so make spaghetti with it first then get creative!

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  66. Barbara MontagJanuary 21, 2010 at 12:45 PM

    I would make a dried tomato basil pasta and top it with pesto!

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  67. juwitaJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    make wonton mee and kimchee gyoza

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  68. AliJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    MMM I have been lusting after a pasta machine for awhile but afraid to take the plunge, thank you for the giveaway!
    My first would be thick egg noodles, and I'd just make a tomato sauce out of canned san marzano tomatoes, garlic and basil.

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  69. nfmgirlJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:07 PM

    I think I might like a simple dish with grape tomatoes, garlic and basil.

    nfmgirl AT gmail DOT com

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  70. JoshlinJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    I would start very very simple. I would try good old spaghetti. I always wanted one of these! Thanks for the chance to win one!!!!
    savingmomssanity at gmail dot com

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  71. Renee GJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    We would have to try making some cheese ravioli. They're my husband's favorite.
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  72. Eats DurianJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    skecchi@gmail.com

    I'm probably want to try making my own lasagna noodles :)

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  73. Kung Food PandaJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:05 PM

    I might as well give it a shot.

    I'd try to make a squid ink pasta a la the one I had Alto, with a seafood, tomato based sauce.

    kungfoodpanda88 at gmail dot com

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  74. TraceyJanuary 22, 2010 at 2:47 AM

    I would make a huge pan of ooey, gooey, extra cheesy lasagna.
    traymona[at]aol.com

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  75. Diana DJanuary 22, 2010 at 4:21 AM

    The first dish would be lasagna. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

    dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

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  76. KrisJanuary 22, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Spinach ricotta ravioli - yum!

    kristilynngibson (at) gmail (dot) com

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  77. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:05 AM

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  78. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:06 AM

    You're right... I would love to make and serve fresh pasta. I have tried buying "expensive" dried pastas in hopes that there would be a big taste difference, but there wasn't. I would make pasta with fresh diced roma tomatoes, basil, garlic and of course, EVOO.

    billdebstanton@hotmail.com

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  79. A GAL NEEDS...January 22, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    I would make whole wheat noodles for spaghetti!


    daisydoo200@yahoo.com

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  80. NelsbyJanuary 22, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    I would definitely try my Penne alla Vodka recipe first. Made with homemade penne...yummy!!
    Thanks!
    Aimee
    sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com

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  81. The Thirsty PigJanuary 22, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    I would attempt to make lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs!

    When are making our Pig Clan? We should call it a "pen" Pig Pen!

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  82. one frugal ladyJanuary 22, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    YUM! I can already taste the lasagna!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

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  83. Mia J.January 22, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    I would probably make fettucine al pesto.

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  84. SarahJanuary 23, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    I want to learn to makes ravioli so that's what my first dish would be.

    I WANT TO WIN THIS!!!

    arewethereyetla5[at]verizon[dot]net

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  85. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    My hubby is the cook in our home, he makes the best pasta. He makes chicken alfredo and other pasta meals that are out of this world.
    I am sure he would love to give it a try to make his own noodles from scratch as he takes such pride in his cooking. (rightfully so)

    mommiesgotfivechildren at hotmail dot com

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  86. One Southern GirlJanuary 23, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    I'd make spaghetti with homemade tomato sauce...

    Thanks for this great giveaway!

    happilysouthernreviews{at}gmail{dot}com

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  87. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Oh fun fun! I'm sure this would be a blast! I'd make spaghetti the first time!
    Marci
    june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

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  88. loridesJanuary 23, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Since my kids would eat spaghetti every night if I let them, I would say a big spaghetti and meatball dinner
    harborlad@optonline.net

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  89. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    I would make spaghetti with my new new machine. I love love love angel hair pasta, so that would be my first attempt!

    THANKS!
    mycreativecontainers@gmail.com

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  90. JRGJanuary 24, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    Pasta, of course!

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  91. throuthehazeJanuary 25, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    I would make mushroom ravioli!
    throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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  92. AmyLynnJanuary 26, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    Nothing fancy for me...just some spaghetti and meatballs...YUM!!!!

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  93. annaleneJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    I'd try making a cheeseless alfredo... kind of scary!

    (email address is visible in profile)

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