I have been struggling to feed my son more veggies. Like a lot of kids his age (he’s 2.5) they’d like to eat white rice or plain pasta, all day, everyday. Pediatricians recommend the 5 food groups to be incorporated in every meal, but it can be unattainable with very picky eaters (not to mention…
Category: Pasta
Easy Mediterranean Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is something my kids love as well. It’s delicious, flavorful, and so fresh. It includes all the ingredients that will take your taste buds on a trip to through mediterranean coast! Just a few tips before making this salad: Do not over-toss your salad. It loses its crunch and freshness. More notes…
5 tips to cooking better pasta
There are several mistakes people make when cooking pasta, but here are 5 easy to remember tips on how to make the perfect pasta (and pasta water for the perfect sauce) There is nothing more disappointing than making delicious pasta sauce, then having it slide right off your pasta. What also happens is the pasta…
White Truffle Italian Basil Pesto Spaghetti
This recipe is truly a summer favorite! Make it at home, for a date night or a family affair. You will love this one. White Truffle Oil I used white truffle oil for this recipe, so the truffle flavours are infused into the sauce during the blending process, and when sautéed. You could used real…
Easy Pasta Sauce Recipes: Classic Basil Pesto, Arrabbiata and White Garlic Truffle Sauce
We all have those pasta cravings. Here are three delicious ways you can make your pasta sauce, and it is extremely simple. There are just two necessary tools to make this all the more easier for you: Braun 1000W food processor (shop here for this 1000W food processor) Meyer Cast-Iron Sauteuse (you can get yours…
Vegan Pesto Pasta (with Thai basil)
This pasta recipe is unbelievably easy to make, and so delicious. Thai basil is known for its antioxidants. It’s anti-cancer, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties make it a healing herb. In addition to that, Thai basil aroma is traditionally used to help relieve stress. Thai basil is slightly different from Italian basil (sweet basil). It’s…
Smoked Garlic Cream and White Wine Pappardelle
The perfect white wine sauce is not that easy to make. It takes patience but also, it takes the correct methodology. Not too bitter, and not too sweet. Follow these steps to make the perfect white wine sauce. Don’t forget to tag me or send me your recreations if you make this. I would love…
Sage Butter Cream Fettuccine with Garlic Mushrooms
Sage is an aromatic herb and a member of the mint family. It’s uses range from medicinal to ornaments but it is commonly used in Mediterranean cooking. Since sage tastes quite bitter, it is best combined with cream or butter to create a good balance of flavours. I used fettuccine for this recipe because according…
Greek Yoghurt Mac & Cheese
Who does not love a hearty mac and cheese once in a while, to fulfill that cheat meal craving? I was craving this when I was 5 months pregnant and made this recipe up on the spot, going with the flow and sense of taste for the flavours. I was salivating just thinking about the…
Spaghetti Spheres
There have been so many times where my spaghetti sauce was not enough for the spaghetti I boiled! What I have now started making with the leftover spaghetti is Spaghetti Spheres!! Add a bit of boiled broccoli and it becomes a great snack or starter! Don’t forget to tag me or send me your recreations…