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10 Pasta Recipes – That aren’t Spag Bol!

January 20, 2017 By Nicky Corbishley Leave a Comment

Check out my 10 pasta recipes – for when you’re stuck in a pasta rut!

Gotta love the versatility of pasta. Quick, easy and the one thing I can pretty much guarantee the kids will devour!

I’ve got to admit, good old spag bol is still a family favourite that we have at least every couple of weeks. I sometimes feel like I’m cheating – a food blogger who should be experimenting and trying new things – always going back to a simple spag bol. So I love to look for new, simple pasta dishes to fit into the recipe rotation.

Here are a few of my faves!

Chicken and Bacon Pasta Bake: Lots of peppers and spinach in there that the kids eat without even noticing!

Garlic Bread Spaghetti: – ready in …

Cheesy Baked Meatballs

January 18, 2017 1 Comment

These One-Pot Cheesy Baked Meatballs are perfect when you’re cooking for a crowd! I’m on the meatballs again! We’ve had regular meatballs, one-pan spaghetti and meatballs, mozzarella stuffed meatballs and hidden veg meatballs. I haven’t even started on Swedish meatballs, Sticky Asian meatballs, BBQ’d meatballs or curried meatballs yet!. Okay, writing the word meatballs twelve…

This simple Thai style peanut pork melts in the mouth! Made with peanut butter, spices and coconut milk it's easy and delicious!

Thai Style Peanut Pork with Broccoli

January 16, 2017 5 Comments

This simple Thai-inspired peanut pork melts in the mouth! It’s cold, and dark, and everyone seems to be depressed because: a: They’re on a diet, but the sugar addiction from Xmas just ISN’T LETTING UP! b: Going back to work is too hard after one or two weeks of overindulgence, partying and lazing on the…

Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon

January 14, 2017 6 Comments

Cheesy Pasta Bake With Chicken And Bacon – a family favourite (and it makes great leftovers too!). Not a lot can beat a lovely cheesy pasta bake served up with a big side of salad (obviously that makes it healthy…….) It’s one of those dinners that the kids can polish off in no time –…

Corned Beef Hash Soup

January 11, 2017 Leave a Comment

This rich and meaty corned beef hash soup is filling enough for dinner. Ready in 30 mins too! Why have I not shared this recipe with you before!! My dad has been making this for as long as I can remember, and I always look forward to cooking up a huge pan of once the…

Creamy Chicken and Tortellini Soup

January 6, 2017 Leave a Comment

This Creamy Chicken and Tortellini Soup is serious comfort food – and substantial enough for dinner! Are you a soup or a sandwich person? Or maybe you’re a soup AND a sandwich person. Yeah, that’s me. Soup just doesn’t seem filling enough without something bready to dip in. Not this soup though! The addition of…

Need a comforting, warm lunch - packed full of healthy goodness too? Try this vegetarian Warm Quinoa And Goat's Cheese Salad With Honey Mustard Vinaigrette!

Warm Quinoa And Goat’s Cheese Salad With Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

January 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Need a comforting, warm lunch – packed full of healthy goodness too? Try this vegetarian Warm Quinoa And Goat’s Cheese Salad With Honey Mustard Vinaigrette! Happy New Year!! I’m finally back in the kitchen (remodel almost complete!) and cooking/photographing at home once again! There’re still quite a few bits to finish, and we’re waiting for…

New Year’s Eve Rum Berry Cocktail

December 28, 2016 2 Comments

Get the party started with this New Year’s Eve Rum Berry Cocktail! Happy (almost) New Year! I’m getting in there early with a pomegranate-rum cocktail I’ve been ‘testing’. It started off with more rum and less pomegranate juice, but I soon realised it was perhaps a little too strong (like 5 sips and I was…

Rich and creamy turkey, mushroom and Pancetta Risotto - A great way to use up that mountain of leftover Turkey! It's also gluten free!

Leftover Turkey Mushroom and Pancetta Risotto

December 26, 2016 Leave a Comment

Turkey Mushroom and Pancetta Risotto – A great way to use up that leftover Turkey! This recipe was sponsored by Essential Cuisine stock – Tastes just like homemade. Hope you had a fantastic Christmas and you’re still kicking back and relaxing! Come on, how big was that turkey you bought? Big enough to feed a…

Christmas Day Punch

December 23, 2016 Leave a Comment

Christmas Day Punch – A lovely fruity punch for the grown-ups. A great way to keep your guest’s drinks topped up! Created in collaboration with Neff Bake It Yourself. Eeek! I still haven’t bought all of my pressies! Nearly there, only a couple of small gifts to go, but I guess I’m going to have…

Crispy Fried Ravioli With Spicy Tomato Dip

December 22, 2016 Leave a Comment

Crispy Fried Ravioli With Spicy Tomato Dip – an easy and totally moreish party food! This post is sponsored by Giovanni Rana – Italy’s most loved fresh pasta maker. Do you ever make party food for dinner? The kids love it if I’ve been making and photographing more than one recipe in a day, because they…

These chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberries make a great canape, party dessert or snack!

Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries PLUS Video

December 19, 2016 2 Comments

These chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberries make a great party dessert! Are you having a party this Christmas? Unfortunately we won’t be, as we haven’t quite finished our kitchen yet. The oven and hobs are being connected today, but we’ve still got a little way to go in terms of finishing work surfaces, building a dining…

Christmas Gingerbread Pancakes

December 16, 2016 1 Comment

These Christmas Gingerbread Pancakes are light and fluffy, with a hint of cinnamon and ginger – perfect for Christmas Day Breakfast!Created in collaboration with Neff Bake It Yourself. What are you having for Christmas day breakfast? The only day of the year where you’re supposed to indulge at every single meal, plus fit in some…