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Tag Archives: pasta
A trip to York to meet a Masterchef finalist and eat yummy pasta
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
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Rapid roasted vegetable pasta sauce
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
Quick weeknight supper: Smoked salmon, pea and pepper spaghetti
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
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Green mac and cheese from Innocent’s book Hungry
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
Quick dinner idea: Creamy pasta with peas and fresh mint
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
Simple supper: Cheese, leek and bacon pasta
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
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Creamy bacon and sweetcorn tagliatelle
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
Meatballs with tasty tomato, thyme and bean sauce
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
Probably one of the tastiest macaroni cheese recipes EVER!
Macaroni cheese is one of the best forms of comfort food invented. It was the absolute favourite thing my mum cooked for us as kids – especially when she topped it with bacon! I found a fab little version of … Continue reading
Posted in One pot suppers, Pasta dishes
Tagged comfort food, jamie oliver, macaroni cheese, pasta
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Grilled pepper and sausage pasta
I’m writing this entry through the fog of extreme fatigue. The boys wouldn’t go to bed last night and then Arlo screamed non-stop from about 4.30am – delightful. I feel rough as a badger’s behind. Anyway, enough of my whinging. … Continue reading