I'm definitely one of these weirdos that just loves vegetables and will quite happily replace my carby potatoes with more veggies...sometimes. I do tend to have a small group of vegetables that I stick to and no matter what I'm eating, I always try to fit these in somehow. I love most veggies but definitely... Continue Reading →
Chilli Cheese Orzo with Asparagus and Mushrooms
I've always found orzo fairly underwhelming. My thought was, I have pasta and I have risotto rice, orzo is just trying to be both and it's unnecessary. However! A couple of months back, my mum bought some orzo because 'she thought it looked fun' and wanted to make a tomato based orzo dish. So I... Continue Reading →
Creamy Cheats’ Bolognese
A good spag bol can turn a bloody awful day into a great one and trust me, I'm speaking from experience when I say that. To me, a bolognese is the ultimate comfort food and an incredibly versatile one at that. A good meat sauce can be enjoyed on it's own, with spaghetti or layered... Continue Reading →
Quick and Easy Meatballs
Who doesn't love a good meatball? That juicy, meaty flavour that marries oh so well with a rich and fruity marinara sauce. Too often it's seen as a kids dinner but there's just something really special about spaghetti and meatballs that makes it totally irresistible at any age. Like many of my favourite Italian dishes,... Continue Reading →
Pasta with Ham, Leeks & Cream
This decadent dish is one of my absolute favourite pasta recipes and one that has been with me for a very long time. This recipe is adapted from a Sunday meal that my lovely nan used to make for the Amato family all the time and it really is something special. I've never been one... Continue Reading →
Super Simple Tomato Sauce for Pasta
I love, love, love tomato sauce and I don't mean ketchup of course. I'm talking about that rich, tangy tomatoey goodness you splash all over your spaghetti. I mean, my mouth is watering just writing this because I love it THAT much. I do have a special slow cook recipe for ragu that I use... Continue Reading →