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Chilli Tuna Spaghetti

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I always have some tins of tuna in the cupboard. They are perfect for those last minute dinners or if you are cooking for one. If I am cooking for just myself and don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen then I will often make some tuna and sweetcorn to stuff inside a baked potato. It did however take me some time to start eating tins of tuna again after finishing University. While I don’t actually find tins of tuna particularly cheap to buy, for some reason this was more or less all I ate as a student. I think it must have been because it doesn’t really involve any cooking!…

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Pappardelle with Pork and Sage Meatballs in a Creamy Nutmeg and Spinach Sauce

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Some days all you need is a bowl of pasta. I feel a little sorry for pasta these days. The ‘clean eating’ crowd have made it almost a sin to enjoy this much loved easy and simple ingredient. These guys have more or less put pasta under the same category of bad foods as frozen ready-meals. But pasta has been serving the Italians, and Mediterranean diets, perfectly well for a very long time. For me this is a key ingredient, it crops up on my meal plan once, or twice, a week as it is so versatile and is perfect for a quick yet delicious meal. This Pappardelle with Pork and Sage Meatballs…

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Creamy White Asparagus and Pork Pasta

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I have made no secret of my love for asparagus, especially the white kind that is hugely popular in Germany. The other week I picked up my first lot of asparagus of the season and made a simple but delicious White Asparagus with Cured Ham and a Chive Sauce. The smokey ham goes so well with the delicate white asparagus and the chive sauce has plenty of fresh lemon juice to add that almost sour kick to the dish. I like to plain boil my white asparagus with a pinch of salt…

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Blue Cheese, Broccoli and Walnut Tagliatelle

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A go to pasta dish is pretty much a staple part of our midweek meal plans! It can be thrown together in minutes and requires mininal effort. I also love pasta due to how versatile it is as you can add any vegetables, sauce, meat, fish or nuts and really mix it up a bit. One of my favourite quick meals is a Leek and Spinach Spaghetti Carbonara. There is something so comforting about sitting down with a bowl of this classic dish….

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Chilli, Prawn and Rocket Linguine

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A lot of people ask me when I have the time to cook and prepare blog posts. I plan a week ahead at the weekend for the following weeks blog posts and daily updates. Hootsuite means that I can schedule ahead all my social media and I also schedule my new blog posts. The photography part is difficult but if I have made leftovers I photograph the dish the next day with better light before popping them in the freezer or packing up for lunch. But the key to me being able to cook lots of delicious food is through a weekly meal plan and a big Saturday shop….

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Creamy Mushroom Pasta

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I have become a big fan of Deliciously Ella! I have always followed her blog and tried out a few of her recipes but recently I have become a little obsessed with her style of cooking. Her gluten free, dairy free and vegan recipes have resulted in two bestselling cookbooks and she is featured in various magazines and sites with an array of recipes suited to all tastes. I personally could not live by a complete vegan, dairy and gluten free diet. Put a good quality steak cooked black and blue in front of me…

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Spring Salmon Pasta

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So I have been hit with a stomach bug the last week that has made food blogging and testing outpasta dish new recipes incredibly difficult! But I am back now and Spring is also in full swing!

I love Spring. Not only for the sunshine but also for the wonderful fruit and vegetables that you can find in the supermarket or at a local farmers market. This week I made a colourful Spring pasta that makes use of all the latest seasonal foods. Plus it is a light and easy meal for after work!

We often mistake a creamy pasta for being packed full of butter and loads of cream….

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Easy Does It: Spring/ Summer Pasta

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I am still recovering from a busy few weeks and so dinner last night was something quick and easy. This is one of my favourite meals to make during the week. Not only is it easy to make but it is also light and refreshing. You can add more or less what you want to this dish and is a great way to use up any leftovers in your fridge. You do not have to use all my ingredients listed below. …

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