Easy and light carbonara 


We all love an easy and quick pasta dish. This recipe uses staples of the pantry and fridge, which means it can be whipped up anytime. Perfect for the flat and family, as it is easy on the wallet. It cooks in 15 minutes or less (mise en place done and water boiling). It has…

Beef, mushrooms and truffle penne pasta


A while ago I made a Beef and Cheddar pie. Then I made 3 more. They were all slightly different – one with a truffle cream sauce and one with tomatoes and vegetables. The constant is the tender beef – it proved to be very versatile. I added creamy mashed potatoes to mini puff pastry-lined…

Spaghetti with meatballs in red wine tomato sauce


A friend was looking for an easy pasta dish to extend her family meal repertoire. Her daughter loves pasta and meatballs and so I thought to write up my recipe and share it with her. If you don’t have time to prepare the meatballs, you can easily use the mince to make a spaghetti bolognese…

Quick and Easy Chicken Spaghetti Soup


It is a simple one pot dinner. I put everything in the pot, and while it cooks I can spend time with my family. My daughter can even help with tearing the meat. This is especially good for the cold winter when family members may be sick and need some simple hearty meals. You can…