I love to cook. For me, cooking is a passion, and not a hobby. But when you’ve had a long day at work and you finish your work assignments late, cooking does tend to feel like a chore especially if you have to entertain impromptu guests for dinner. When this happens, I always … [Read more...]
Hamburger Buddy Recipe
Kids are such picky eaters. If you have small children or have taken care of a relative’s or friend’s child you’ll know that making them eat can be an exercise in futility and holding back your temper. All of the parents I know wish there’s a formula to make their kids eat … [Read more...]
Vodka’s Role in Pasta Alla Vodka
I just prepared Pasta Alla Vodka at home. This is a very delicious pasta dish that is so simple to make. The ingredients are also quite simple and readily available – tomatoes (those in a can will definitely do), cream and vodka, and yet the sauce is just divine. … [Read more...]
Alla Checca Pasta
Alla checca pasta is a delectable pasta dish which can be prepared in a jiffy. All you have to cook is the pasta, toss in the sauce and you are all set. You may add some chili flakes to give the dish some kick. Serves 4 Ingredients: 5 large tomatoes, seeded and … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Pasta
This yummy pasta recipe was inspired by Hawaiian pizza. The mix of bell peppers and pineapples make this dish sweet and savory. It is a great party dish that is perfect for the holidays. Serves 12 Ingredients: 200g pasta shells 1/2 tablespoon butter 5 … [Read more...]
Salmon and Salsa Verde Fusili Pasta
Salmon and salsa verde fusilli is a wonderful dish that is perfect for a barbecue or if you want a delectable dish for dinner. It can be a bit spicy because of the jalapenos. You can lessen it or remove it completely if desired. This recipe goes perfectly well with salad and … [Read more...]
Tex Mex Pasta Salad
Tex Mex pasta is a quick and easy salad that is perfect for parties or even dinner. It’s light with a tinge of spice too. It goes perfectly well with grilled meat or chicken. If you find red onions too strong, you can use sweet onions instead. Native corn is also a good … [Read more...]
Creamy Chicken Penne
When the weather is gray, all I can think of food and lounging all day. Creamy pastas are always good comfort foods that are simple to prepare and exquisitely delicious. For this recipe, you can also substitute ham instead of chicken. Ingredients: 400g dried penne … [Read more...]
Creamy Crab Pasta
This is a perfect dish for the Lenten season. It is light and tasty. You may even add some chili flakes to spice it up. Ingredients: 90ml extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced 250g fresh tomatoes, … [Read more...]
Spicy Sesame and Peanut Pasta
I am not a big fan of peanut butter or food with peanuts. Although there are some dishes that I appreciate, simply because it is not sweet. This recipe can be served warm or at room temperature. If you prefer it warm, simply heat the sauce in a pan before adding it … [Read more...]
Seafood and Autumn Vegetable Wholemeal Spaghetti
Near-impossible to resist if you’re a fan of Seafood, this dish is also very healthy and very quick to make – taking twenty five minutes including preparation time. You can use Cod for this recipe, or any other White fish, if you have a preference – try with Coley or even … [Read more...]
Lemon Angel Hair Pasta
This is a light pasta recipe that is easy to prepare. The lemons give the pasta so much flavor that it bursts in your mouth. You can add pine nuts, tomatoes and even bell peppers if you wish. This dish is best eaten with garlic bread or grilled … [Read more...]
Pasta Dough
Love your Lasagne? Seduced by Spaghetti? Then you’ll be extremely happy you’ve found this recipe to make Pasta. It's easy enough to produce in large quantities, then you can easily make the pasta thicker or thinner depending on what you'll be cooking! Makes enough Pasta … [Read more...]
Roasted Vegetable Pasta
This is a healthy baked pasta dish. The sweetness of the zucchini and the bell peppers make the dish extra tasty. I prefer cooking it with tomato sauce, but cream is equally good. Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked penne pasta (9 oz) 1 medium red bell … [Read more...]
Spaghetti with Meatballs
This a dish kids and adults will love. It is easy to make and you can make the meatballs ahead of time. Sweeten the sauce if you will serve it to kids. You can also add some chilli for a spicier dish. It is also a good idea to bake it in the oven for 5 minutes so that the … [Read more...]
Spicy Sausage and Penne Pasta
Penne is one of my favorite pastas because I often associate it with baked ziti. I always keep a pack handy for times when I need to prepare a quick dish to eat at home or share with friends. Here's a recipe that is easy to prepare. It is delicious! Ingredients: 1 pound … [Read more...]
Classic Tomato Sauce
A must-have Sauce for virtually all Pasta dishes, and a wide range of other dishes too. In fact, it’s in a wide range of dishes on this site – such as the Crespoline from earlier today! You can serve this Sauce on top of a bowl of freshly cooked pasta, or mixed in instead … [Read more...]
Ricotta, Asparagus and Arugula Pasta
Asparagus and arugula are known for their aphrodisiac qualities. Here's an interesting dish perfect for the love month. If you are planning a romantic dinner, this would be perfect. Pair it with wine and fresh fruits. Ingredients: 350 grams thin asparagus, woody ends … [Read more...]
Three Coloured Pasta Medley
Strips of cooked Chicken or Pork, tossed with tri-coloured Pasta, Pesto, Grapes and Carrots. Experiment with different ingredients in place of the Grapes and Carrots – Cherry Tomatoes, Peppers, and Cheese all make for a different taste, and a mixture of colours. If you want, … [Read more...]
Pasta with Grilled Asparagus and Broad Beans
Simple, with a combination of different textures and colours, this dish is a great main dish, and is really quite flexible – if you can’t find Broad Beans, you can replace them with Fresh Peas with some Mint. To get the best appearance for the dish, try to lightly char the … [Read more...]