Entries from September 2008

September 6, 2008

Pasta with Broccoli, Peas and Bacon

The weather has finally started to improve and tonight it was warm and still light until 6.30pm.  The thought of spring inspired this pasta dish in which the broccoli could be replaced with asparagus or broad beans. 
 

 
Ingredients:
 
2 cups of broccoli, chopped into small florets
300g frozen baby peas
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, peeled and finely sliced
200g [...]

September 4, 2008

Sort of Sukiyaki

We have all enjoyed traditional Sukiyaki, both at our local Japanese restaurant and home, but tonight I decided to put a twist on the meal by adding pumpkin.  There is a traditional Japanese dish called Kabocha no Fukumeni that has pumpkin simmered in soy that has always looked appealing so I decided to combine the two and [...]

September 2, 2008

Isabel’s Pork Meatballs

Some things surprise me, like when my two girls loved this pork meatball recipe.  Even better this has proved a successful meal with a lot of different children who have eaten at our house.  The recipe is extremely simple, so give it a go and let me know if your children like it!
 

 
Ingredients:
 
2 tablespoons canola [...]