I know it's basic but I love avocados so much. I also love everything that goes in guacamole but I literally cannot stand the ready-made stuff. I'm not being snobbish, because there are lots of pre-prepared dips and foods that I like. But for some reason, I've never found a guac that, to me, hasn't... 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 →
Garlic Butter Bean Hummus
I dread to think how many pitta breads and pots of hummus I've consumed in my lifetime. It's probably a shameful amount, if you can really call eating copious amounts of dip shameful. Anyway, let me tell you about this recipe. It's a simple side dish but it definitely packs a punch and is a... 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 →
Spicy Pesto Grilled Cheese
Anyone who has met me will know that cheese is my absolute favourite thing, I honestly can't get enough of it. I know I'm not really alone with this obsession, which is why I've put together this delicious grilled cheese recipe. Gooey, stringy, cheese is the ultimate comfort food and it's safe to say that... 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 →