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beginner, Global Vegetarian, Healthy, KiddieLunchBox, Nutrition, Pasta, Steamed, VegProtein, Winter

How to make healthier pasta for kids | Recipe for 6 ingredient broccoli pasta

September 19, 2017

Easy tips to make healthier pasta for kids + Recipe for 6 ingredient broccoli pasta with cheese sauce Most kids I know (including mine) seem to love pasta. I often wonder why. Is it because… [Continue Reading]

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grilled corn salad with orzo
easy, Healthy, Party dishes, Pasta, Salads, Summer, Vegan, Vegetables

Grilled Corn Salad with Orzo Pasta

July 7, 2017

This grilled corn salad with orzo pasta and asparagus is a colourful healthy addition to a summertime menu.  Read my post and get this easy recipe for a delicious salad.   It’s always fun biting into… [Continue Reading]

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Vegan kale basil pesto
Diabetic friendly, Dinner, Easy Cooking, Greens, Lunch, Pasta, Superfood, Vegan

Vegan Kale Basil Pesto

April 4, 2017

Vegan Kale Basil Pesto made using tender dinosaur kale leaves and garlic, fresh spinach and basil lending an extra bright green colour, all put together paint a pretty picture of a spring time special pasta… [Continue Reading]

by Nandita Iyer 
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Lists, Pasta, Uncategorized, Winter

4-Course Valentine’s Day Menu for Busy People

February 14, 2017

Looking for a Valentine’s Day menu? Get this easy-to-put together yet special dinner idea below! Valentine’s day is here. There’s no escaping the red hearts and red roses, the cliched pink teddy bears and other cheesy… [Continue Reading]

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Boozy Recipes, easy, Global Vegetarian, Party dishes, Pasta, Vegetables, vegetarian

Pasta in Vodka Sauce | Pasta alla vodka

February 11, 2016

Pasta in Vodka Cream Tomato sauce is just the kind of pasta with a wickedly adult kick you want to serve up for friends or a special Valentine dinner for two. Don’t miss this recipe!

by Nandita Iyer 
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easy, Gardening, Pasta, Vegetables, vegetarian

Penne with Pesto Trapanese – A Sicilian Recipe

August 18, 2015

Pesto Trapanese, a traditional pesto recipe from Sicily While basil pesto is the most well known pesto, every region in Italy makes pesto with freshly available local produce. According to Lidia Bastianich, the Italian cuisine… [Continue Reading]

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Dinner, KiddieLunchBox, Pasta

The secret to a two minute 100% homemade pasta sauce

December 7, 2012

Are you curious to know this secret? This has truly just 2 ingredients and is done in two minutes – and it will be your favourite pasta sauce recipe.

by Nandita Iyer 
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Pasta, Salads, Vegetables

Cold Pasta Salad from leftover pasta

April 23, 2012

Cold pasta salad, best way to use leftover cooked pasta or pack for a lunchbox or picnic! Best summer recipe.

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Pasta, Vegan, vegetarian

How to make fresh pasta without a machine – Step by step pictures

March 26, 2012

Fresh pasta without a recipe or any equipment – you can do it!

by Nandita Iyer 
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Dinner, Easy Cooking, Greens, Pasta, vegetarian

Farfelle Aglio Olio with celery leaves and crumbled paneer

February 7, 2011

A minimalistic Aglio Olio dish flavoured with celery leaves, with a sprinkling of homemade cheese. A quick and easy dinner!

by Nandita Iyer 
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Boozy Recipes, Pasta, Vegetables, vegetarian

Fusilli with roasted fennel and carrots in vodka sauce

November 2, 2010

Pasta with roasted fennel and carrots in a vodka sauce

by Nandita Iyer 
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Dinner, Greens, Pasta, Vegan, vegetarian

Spinach Peanut Pesto Pasta

May 6, 2010

No basil, no pine nuts, and still want to make pesto? This spinach-peanut pesto is just the recipe for you. Prepare this in advance and freeze for a quick 10 minute dinner.

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