Pastas

Pasta frittata is a popular way to use up pasta leftovers in Italy.

But what does the word frittata mean? There is an Italian expression ‘hai fatto una frittata’ which means that you have done a mess (figuratively or literally).

The word frittata comes from the verb ‘friggere’ which means to fry. These days, some chefs use oven-cooking for a healthier version, however in Italy is always fried.

Pasta frittata or Italian omelette has become popular in many countries and can be found in many Italian recipe sites and nowadays in English language sites as well. 

This family favourite tomato pasta soup is everything you wish for a hearty, comforting light meal. An instant warm up on a cold, winter’s evening.

This recipe is made with fresh ingredients. It can be prepared in under an hour making it the perfect weekday meal.

You can use any kind of tomatoes, but for better results use the ripest, reddest ones you can find as they will have the best (and sweetest) flavour.

If you prefer you can also use canned tomatoes instead.

This easy Chinese vegetable soup is a perfect Asian tasty classic, healthy, and comforting. Make a batch the next time you need warming up with something hot on a cold day.

The noodles here are not cooked in the soup; they would absorb too much of the liquid. Instead, they are boiled separately, tossed with sesame oil, and then put into bowls, waiting to be warmed by the hot broth. 

We are nearly finishing VEGANUARY Month with a Tuscan speciality.

A truly lovely fragrant simple and inexpensive dish cooked with the powerhouse nutrition that cannellini beans offers, as they are packed with fibre and protein and a good source of numerous micronutrients, including folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6 and a simple sauce made with tomato sauce, garlic, and sage.

Love them or hate them, brussels sprouts sum up the festive season like no other vegetable.

They are traditionally eaten on Christmas Day, but as November is World Vegan Month and these vegetables are in season from October to March, why not try this delicious and simple to make recipe!

One of the quickest and easiest ways to prepare Italian pasta is in the wok. I love using whatever left-overs I have in the fridge and quickly stir-frying cooked pasta with some curry paste. With a bit of imagination, the wok turns a simple pasta dish into an ambrosial delight.

This recipe makes a fine starter for a multicourse meal or can easily be a main course with salad. In warm weather, serve it at room temperature.