Noodlemania!

So, I've got a new COOKBOOK coming out soon! This made-for-kids book is SUPER fun and extremely CUTE, and stuffed with some pretty DELISH recipes. Noodlemania: 50 Playful Pasta Recipes (by Quirk Books) is perfect for all your little KIDDOS. (And all the big ones too—i.e. you!). The recipes are simple, classic, FUN, and tasty to boot. I hope you all enjoy it! Check it out here or here.

And for fun, here's a yummy little recipe from the book that might be just right for St. Patty's Day!

Gloppy Green Frog-Eye Salad

3/4 cup acini di pepe

2 snack-size vanilla pudding cups, chilled

Green food coloring

1 small can pineapple tidbits, with juice

1 small can mandarin oranges, drained

2 to 3 cups mini marshmallows

1 (8-ounce) container Cool Whip

Cook the acini de pepe pasta according to package directions; drain and let cool completely. Combine the cooled pasta with the pudding, pineapple with juice, and oranges. Gently stir in the marshmallows, half of the Cool Whip, and the green food coloring. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours before serving. Stir in the remaining Cool Whip just before serving. Makes 6 servings.