I know Macaroni and Cheese is a favourite in many homes, but I cooked it for my family for the first time only a couple of months ago. The kids had heard the phrase Mac and Cheese and were wanting to know what it tasted like, so I agreed to make if for them to [...]

This Pasta Amatriciana recipe is a very quick pasta sauce that can be made in advance.  I will often make it in the morning and then simply boil the pasta later in the day and reheat the sauce. Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 8 shortcut bacon rashes, cut into strips (traditional recipe [...]

This lasagne recipe could possibly win the prize for the most basic lasagne recipe ever! But it is pretty easy to cook and my kids love it, so it is a stayer in our house. The sauce is best when it has simmered for at least 15 minutes, but can be layered straight away on [...]

This recipe for Italian Meatballs is a hybrid of ones I looked at online and in recipe books. This meal was a massive hit with the kids, with the 12 year old declaring it “awesome”. So expect to see this added pretty frequently to the family menu plans! Italian Meatballs Ingredients: 3 slices of bread [...]

I usually make a super quick and super plain version of Spaghetti Bolognese. I have been looking for awhile for a slow cooker recipe for spaghetti bolognese, because I have heard the sauce tastes so much better when allowed to cook for hours. After trying this recipe (based on one from Sally Wise) I can [...]

I have updated this post from 2009 to include a photo of the Chicken Lasagne. I always like to have a look at a picture of the end result before I cook! *** I find lasagne a great dish to cook for the family on nights when we have after school activities. I can cook [...]