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Pasta dishes

A trip to York to meet a Masterchef finalist and eat yummy pasta

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Katie Bryson

By far my favourite contestant on last year’s Masterchef was Sara Danesin Medio – the likeable intensive care nurse with a huge passion for Italian cooking. So when I got an invite to travel up to York to her home to … Continue reading →

Posted in Days out, One pot suppers, Pasta dishes, Product reviews, vegetarian | Tagged aubergine, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, masterchef, pasta, Review, tomato, vegetables, vegetarian, York | 7 Comments

Sweet potato and spinach lasagne

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Katie Bryson

Lasagne is such a family favourite, that when our family became part-vegetarian the search was on for the ultimate non-meat recipe. After much trial and error I found a fabulous version in Lucy’s Food – one of my favourite cookbooks … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, One pot suppers, Party food, Pasta dishes, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged cheese, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, lasagne, spinach, sweet potato, vegetables, vegetarian, vegetarian lasagne | 14 Comments

Rapid roasted vegetable pasta sauce

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’ve been asked to try out some of the recipes in the Tesco Real Food Family Cook Off, currently showing on Channel Five which sees home cooks battle it out to make the most mouth watering meals. I opted for … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, Pasta dishes, Speedy suppers, vegetarian | Tagged family favourites, family vegetarian food, feeding boys, pasta, quick recipe, quick supper, roasted vegetables, vegetables, vegetarian | 8 Comments

Quick weeknight supper: Smoked salmon, pea and pepper spaghetti

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Mmmm lashings of spaghetti bustling with healthy veg, nuggets of smoked salmon in a creamy coating. It’s one of those meals that’s quite likely to please everyone – grown-ups and littlies alike. I was giving the recipe a roadtest from … Continue reading →

Posted in Fish dishes, One pot suppers, Pasta dishes, Product reviews, Speedy suppers | Tagged Budget, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, fish, lemon, pasta, quick recipe, quick supper, salmon, spaghetti | 7 Comments

Green mac and cheese from Innocent’s book Hungry

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Macaroni cheese is such a classic family meal, the only trouble with it is it’s a bit lacking in the veg department. So I was eager to try out a version I spotted in Innocent’s new cookbook Hungry? I shall … Continue reading →

Posted in Batch cooking, One pot suppers, Pasta dishes, Product reviews, vegetarian | Tagged broccoli, butternut squash, comfort food, family favourites, feeding boys, hidden veg, innocent, mac and cheese, macaroni, pasta, pasta bake, tomato, vegetables, vegetarian | 3 Comments

Quick dinner idea: Creamy pasta with peas and fresh mint

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Katie Bryson

Comforting yet light and summery, this is a classic family fave in our house and oh-so-simple to cook when you have 10 minutes to make dinner. It’s one of those recipes where you’ve probably got most of the ingredients in … Continue reading →

Posted in One pot suppers, Pasta dishes, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking, vegetarian | Tagged blogging event, comfort food, cream cheese, family favourites, feeding boys, lemon, mint, Parmesan, pasta, presto pasta nights, quick recipe, quick supper, vegetarian | 10 Comments

Simple supper: Cheese, leek and bacon pasta

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I don’t know about you but I’ve been chilly this week, it’s like summer has been and gone. The rain has lashed down and I’ve found myself reaching for the blankets and a warming mug of hot chocolate. So in … Continue reading →

Posted in leftovers, Pasta dishes, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking | Tagged bacon, cheese, cheesy pasta, comfort food, creamy pasta, family favourites, feeding boys, leeks, mustard, pasta, quick recipe, quick supper, warming | 2 Comments

Creamy bacon and sweetcorn tagliatelle

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Katie Bryson

We all need a tasty meal up our sleeves that can be rustled up rapido to satisfy the stampede of hungry troops at the end of a busy day. Pasta and bacon were my starting blocks for this meal, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Pasta dishes, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking, Uncategorized | Tagged bacon, comfort food, family favourites, pasta, quick recipe, speedy suppers, sweetcorn | Leave a comment

Meatballs with tasty tomato, thyme and bean sauce

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Katie Bryson

I’ve not done a sensible supermarket shop for a few weeks, so this meal was born out of a rummage in the freezer and storecupboard. I love making tomato sauces, but trying to get the balance of flavours right can … Continue reading →

Posted in Mince and red meat, One pot suppers, Pasta dishes, Speedy suppers, Storecupboard cooking | Tagged comfort food, family food, kidney beans, meatballs, pasta, pulses, red wine, soy sauce, thyme, tinned tomatoes, tomato, tomato sauce | 2 Comments

Chunky meatball soup

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Katie Bryson

We had Sam’s new school friend over for tea this week, so I decided to make a one pot supper so I could concentrate on entertaining the boys. I always try and do as much of the dish in advance … Continue reading →