Light Meals and Weekend Treats from an English Woman in Berlin
Any dish that can be thrown into the oven and left to cook is a winner for me. I do love one pan recipes and it is why pasta works so well. A Blue Cheese, Broccoli and Walnut Tagliatelle or a Chilli, Prawn and Rocket Linguine can be put together in minutes. If I am wanting to cut down on the number of pasta dishes that week but still want that easy and quick recipe then Courgetti with Meatballs is a great midweek meal and perfect to pack in some extra veg to your diet….
Last week I kicked off the year with my Spaghetti Carbonara blog post and how I want to make 2017 the year of eating real food. Food that feeds a family, is affordable, enjoyable and contributes to a balanced diet. As I discussed there is so much pressure to eat clean or raw and to avoid certain food types such as gluten or dairy because they are considered bad for you. Many people are simply left with hefty shopping bills since self-appointed nutritionists are providing people with confusing information …
I have fallen a bit behind on the blogging the past few weeks. Wedding planning, work and lots of traveling have taken up a lot of my time but that doesn’t mean I have given up on cooking! Weekday favourites such as Pad Thai and Veggie Curry have helped me still plan to have a home cooked meal even during a busy week. Now that the weather has picked up and spring is officially here I am looking forward to a bit more al fresco dining! I can’t wait to tuck into a fresh Banh Mi on a warm evening or enjoy a bowl of Panzanella. …
I have recently started a new job which is why the blogging had died down a bit the last couple of weeks. However, this has not stopped me from cooking! I am a big fan of batch cooking so that I can stock up my freezer and have meals ready prepared for a busy working week. Both me and my fiance have demanding jobs and work long hours so the working week meal plan is all about being quick and easy! …
When I first moved to Berlin The Bird and White Trash were the places to go if you wanted a decent burger. They were, back then, some of the only good restaurants that had decent beef burgers, crispy chips and a good atmosphere. Now, dare I say it – we are almost spoilt for choice. Exberliner’s recent burger week test drove a load of places where you can get a burger….
This is a perfect starter and is great with any Italian pasta dish or light meal. It is easy to make and ideal for a nice midweek meal or to be enjoyed at the weekend.
Ingredients (to serve 2):
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