It has come to my attention that you can pretty much do what you like with a pesto as long as it has the key ingredients of herbs for freshness, nuts for crunch, good olive oil and a smattering of parmesan. The addition of sun dried tomatoes took this one to the next...
Pasta in our house is an absolute staple and we certainly have our favourites. However I have to continuously come up with new ideas to share with you guys and that is a challenge that I relish. I thought it was time to use a different style of pasta as I am a lover...
I am always looking for new ways with pasta as it is something we eat at least once a week. I love all pasta but it is really nice to come across a dish (thanks Rick Stein) that is true to its origins and has that real authentic feel (and taste) to it. The sweet,...
I will admit, I have never been a huge fan of pasta bakes. I would much prefer to sit down to a nice, moist steaming bowl of normal pasta and not tuck in to a dried out shadow of a pasta meals former self. Except for this one. I spent days thinking about how I...
*Revised Recipe* I made this a couple of weeks ago for my Mum & Partner but when I went to photograph it, my camera battery was flat. When I told them my ideas for the ingredients they both kind of gave me a bit of a “What the?” look, but once they...
Delicious, spicy chorizo takes centre stage in this super easy Ragu. Cooked low and slow this rich, meaty sauce was the perfect accompaniment to long, slippery strands of fettuccine and a generous smattering of sharp tangy parmesan. Oh yeah. Prep time: 20...
Revised Recipe for Pulled Pork, Pancetta & Sage Lasagne Ok, picture this……4am, all is dark and quiet and my husband is snoring softly beside me. I am awake but dreaming of tender, stringy chunks of pulled pork, slow cooked for 8 hours in a simple...
What a fabulous way to use up those veggies that are almost at a point of no return! Sweet, roasted & caramelised veggies turned into a gorgeous pesto that would be perfectly good on its own. With a family full of meatetarians like mine, the addition of spicy...
Pasta is an absolute staple in our family because it so quick and we all love it! I have tried the no-carb thing in the past and have discovered that I would rather be a tad more cushioned than give up my favourite food. Life is for living, right? This little...
I was fortunate enough to receive a little goodie hamper from Barilla Australia, with absolutely no strings attached, so that I could sample some of their products. I have been a little time-poor of late but managed to whip up this super-speedy pasta using...
Do you ever sit across from someone in a restaurant and find yourself really annoyed that they have a better meal than you? That happened to me the other night. I sat across from my sister just wishing I could turn the clock back and order what she had, particularly...
A staunch family favourite (my boys groan with delight while devouring), this Italian classic has so many variations and they all taste pretty good! I am not a believer of vegetables in lasagne (unless it is a vegetarian one of course) but love to accompany this...
