Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Tuesday 31 January 2012

Tuna Pasta Bake

An easy midweek supper.




Ingredients:


1 tbsp olive oil
200-250g twisted pasta (or any shape will do)
1 red onion, finely chopped
2-3 tbsp tomato puree
1 tin 185g tuna flakes in sunflower oil (drain the oil before use)
1 green pepper, chopped 
3-4 chestnut mushroom, chopped 
2-3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano 
1/2 tsp dried basil
1-2 tbsp mature/mild grated cheddar
1-2 tbsp grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground pepper for seasoning




Method:


1. In a pan cook pasta in salted boiling water until it is slightly al dente (8-10 mins). Once cooked drain and drizzle a little olive oil and mix. 


2. In a saucepan heat olive oil, fry the chopped garlic for few seconds then add the chopped onions. Sprinkle the oregano and basil.


3. Add the green peppers and reduce heat and cover. Let the juices get released from the peppers for few minutes and then add the chopped mushrooms.


4. Mix well and then add the tuna flakes. Add the tomato puree and stir well until the tuna is coated with the rest of the ingredients.


5. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle chilli flakes.


6. Mix with the pasta. Place in an oven proof dish, sprinkle cheese and cook in a preheated oven on 200C for 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted.


7. Serve hot.


Tips:


You can add black olives and sweetcorn to enhance the flavour

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