I’m always trying to think of new ways to throw together a meal using a packet of pasta. It’s my ‘go to’ blank canvas and I could never imagine my pantry being without at least a few varieties waiting to be dressed up for dinner. As much as I love the weekend where I…
Pasta
Penne with Cabbage, Broccoli, Blistered Tomatoes and Salami
How’s your week been? Well all I can say is thank GOD it’s Friday. That said, I also can’t believe it’s already Friday – far out, the weeks are flying by. Don’t you think? I’ve even noticed people posting memes on Facebook like “only 15 Fridays until Christmas” and that kind of thing that always…
Orecchiette with Corn, Chorizo and Avocado
I’ve just come back from a weekend away in Broome. For those of you not familiar with it, Broome is a beautiful coastal town in northern Western Australia most famous for it’s gorgeous beach, Cable Beach, and it’s pearling industry. I live 600km south of Broome, so it’s a great escape when we get a…
Home Made Gnocchi
Making fresh pasta and gnocchi has always been my passion, my joy and my therapy. I can’t think of anything I’d rather do in the kitchen than get my hands into making something from scratch. This is where I am happiest, making something amazing from a few ingredients that I know my family will love….
Fettuccine with Salmon, Mascarpone, Lemon and Peas
Out of everything I like to cook, pasta always has a special place in my heart. From the memories of it gracing our table pretty much every night of the week when I was growing up, to the smiles on my kids’s faces when I dish them up a hearty plate of pasta for our dinner,…
Spaghetti Pizzaiola
When life is frantic, and everyone in the family has a million things on, and if you’re a parent you’ve got all the running around after the kids to do as well as all your own jobs, most likely the last thing you feel like doing is cooking dinner. I get it, believe me, as much…
Family Lasagne
Not many dishes are as well loved as a good lasagne. This is my family’s recipe. It’s laden with pasta and a delicious bolognese.
Angel Hair Pasta with Chilli and Crab
I am a sucker for a big bowl of pasta to share – and this Angel Hair Pasta with Chilli and Crab is perfect for an intimate dinner. It’s a dish you would order at a restaurant, so even though it’s ready in minutes, it looks and taste very impressive. But honestly, this is dead…
Pasta al Forno
Cooking something ‘al forno’ basically means it’s baked in the oven. Pasta al forno, therefore, is simply a pasta bake. Most people would have cooked or eaten a pasta bake in their time, it’s one of the simplest meals to prepare, can be made in advance and feeds a lot of people on a shoestring….
Chicken and Chorizo Cacciatore Style Pasta
This is a really simple dish with plenty of flavour. Casarecce are perfect for this dish as they are thicker than normal pasta and hold up well to this robust sauce. Rigatoni or Penne would also work well. This is a hearty meal, packed with chicken, meaty mushrooms and full of smoky flavour from the…
