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 →
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 →
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 →