We all have those nights don’t we? The day’s been long, it’s already dark outside and the fridge has little else in it other than milk, mustard and jam. My solution? Pantry pasta! I love coming up with quick mealtime solutions with what I happen to have on hand — and it doesn’t become much […] Read more…
If you ask me what I have at all times in my freezer, the answer would definitely be frozen peas. Sure, I’ll get my hands on fresh peas if I can, but most of the year, that really isn’t a tangible reality. For most quick meals, having a bag of these frozen green jewels helps […] Read more…
Have I mentioned my undying love for garlic? If not, you should know that garlic is on the top of my list of favorite ingredients and that I have yet to to try a dish that I think is too garlic-y. Sure, raw garlic is a bit of a different ball game, but when it’s […] Read more…
As I have already mentioned, I am always trying out new pasta recipes to make on those days where you don’t have too much time but still want something hearty and comforting to fill you up. I made this pasta a couple days ago, and I think it fits that motto pretty well. I used […] Read more…
To tell you the truth I wasn’t planning on posting this recipe. I was making a quick lunch yesterday, was in a hurry to head out the door and then realized that this was exactly what I needed to write about… the fact that sometimes we have very little time to make ourselves a quick […] Read more…
Who says pesto can only be made with basil and pine nuts? Certainly not me! I have been testing different ways of making pesto – using different types of herbs and nuts to see how the flavors changes. I tried this cilantro (or coriander) pesto a couple nights ago and was pleasantly surprised by the […] Read more…