Easy Glass Jar Noodles
Posted on August 4, 2023 by in pasta, soups
Easy Glass Jar Noodles is your answer to teens and husbands who are constantly hungry, especially now when the cold, rainy days are here. Easy Glass Jar Noodles are also known as Mason Jar Noodles or Mason Jar Ramen. The internet is flooded with recipes, but the good part here, is that there are no […]
Top Ten Burgers – Dad’s Choice!
Posted on August 4, 2023 by in cheese, Chicken, easy cooking, lamb, pasta, pork, vegetarian
Top Ten Burgers – Dad’s Choice this time. His Top Ten burgers in no particular order. Just 10 of dad’s favorite burgers. A Burger and basically most things with dough and meat combinations get my attention. South Africa is no different to most other Westernized parts of the world. Everyone has their one day in […]
Pasta-bilities are endless!
Posted on August 4, 2023 by in pasta
Pasta-bilities are endless. Where do I even begin? The ultimate component to an array of dishes that bring families, couples, and friends together to feast on carbs in a way everyone can understand to be addictive and delicious! Let’s start with the types of pasta that can be used to make all kinds of dishes…well, […]
Cheesy Lemon Spinach Orzo with Chicken
Posted on August 5, 2020 by in Chicken, pasta
Cheesy Lemon Spinach Orzo with Chicken is that one pot dinner that dreams are made of. Creamy, cheesy pasta, grilled chicken and your veg, done in about 30 min. Best part though, is there is only one pot to wash. This Cheesy Lemon Spinach Orzo with Chicken is so easy to make, the kids made […]
Tagliatelle with Green Vegetables
Posted on June 9, 2020 by in pasta
Tagliatelle with Green Vegetables and no meat? What do you mean “No meat”? The man of the house was upset. Tagliatelle with Green Vegetables in the end got a big thumbs up from him. It really was that good. Refreshingly light, yet satisfying and comforting. How did I get to a “green only” pasta, you […]
Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Posted on June 3, 2020 by in Chicken, pasta
Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce or Polpette di pollo al sugo di pomodoro. I must say the latter sounds very cool. I saw the Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce on Jamie Oliver’s site – he calls it Polpette di pollo. You know Jamie, everything is quick and easy and it always looks absolutely delicious. Which […]
Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells – Instant Pot
Posted on April 29, 2020 by in beef, pasta
I made these Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells in my Instant pot and that was just so cool. The pasta held it’s shape, yet it cooked in this rich meaty, tomato sauce. Family devoured it and that is all that counts. I made Stuffed Pasta Shells before and we loved it, so I was eager to […]
Mac ‘n Cheese with Pancetta Crumbs
Posted on March 3, 2020 by in pasta
Is my Mac ‘n Cheese with Pancetta Crumbs the ultimate mac ‘n cheese recipe? My husband thinks so and devoured every last crumb. Making the Mac ‘n Cheese with Pancetta Crumbs was like my therapy to deal with the empty nest syndrome. Yip, without any prior warning, they are both gone. My not-so-little-Madam is at […]
Wild Mushroom Cannelloni
Posted on August 13, 2019 by in pasta
My wild mushroom Cannelloni surpassed all my hungry expectations. The flavor was something else. The wild mushroom Cannelloni did not take that long to make either. Ok, so you dirty two pots in the process, but the end result will make you forget those pots in no time. Wild mushroom Cannelloni Serve 4 Ingredients 12 […]
Potstickers
Posted on April 16, 2019 by in pasta, seafood
Potstickers are one of the major foods eaten during the Chinese New Year and year-round in the northern provinces. I have to admit, I don’t understand why we cannot eat potstickers in my house every single day. Gosh they are so moreish. Potstickers are easier to make than you might think and taste way better […]
