Pasta recipes

Simple homemade marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and torn basil. Simmers in 30 minutes for a rustic Italian pasta sauce.

This scrumptious dip is made with eggplants, garlic and tahini. Can be used as a sandwich spread or eaten with crackers and tortilla chips.

Quick and easy chicken main dish simmered in a rich and creamy sauce infused with the flavors of thyme, bay leaf, and saffron enriched with tomato paste. The result is a tender and flavorful chicken perfectly complemented by the creamy and aromatic sauce. This recipe is easy to make and can be served with various sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Fermented black beans can be found at Asian markets; but if unavailable, you can substitute prepared black bean sauce.

I love this sauce! The sodium in a whole pot is less than the amount in one serving of "heart healthy" jarred sauce.

Stir-fried bell peppers, carrots, and zucchini with garlic, ginger, scallions are tossed with pasta, cucumber, cilantro, and miso-chili sauce. It's a delicious, light yet nutritious one pot meal that's perfect for week-nights.

You can say this is a combination of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Because it uses Chinese stir-fry technique, spices; Japanese noodles, miso paste; and Korean chili sauce. It has lots of yumminess and goodness in this one pot meal.

The classic Italian tomato sauce, great for any pasta dish or to add flavor any Italian style dish.

Hummus is packed with goodness, tastes delicious, and it's so easy to make. Forget about the store-bought ones that usually contain more than just a few ingredients, make it yourself, and you will be amazed by the result.

This is a delicious starter from my book named 'The Curry Crunch' where mildly spiced king prawns are coated with bread crumbs and fried. The king prawns used in this recipe weigh approximately 50g each.

Smoky baba ghanoush gets its deep, fire-kissed flavor from whole eggplants charred over medium-hot coals. Blended with tahini, garlic, lemon, and a touch of sugar for balance. A creamy Middle Eastern dip that puts hummus on notice.

Classic Middle Eastern hummus blended from cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, four cloves of garlic, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. The pita-and-falafel sidekick that holds its own as a meal.

Classic Middle Eastern hummus blended from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Topped with paprika-tinted olive oil and parsley for a smooth, creamy dip ready in 30 minutes.

Vegan Bolivian-style huminta with quinoa, tofu, and winter squash blended into a savory baked casserole. Tahini and anise give the dish nutty depth and a faintly licorice finish.

Easy chickpea soup with canned garbanzos, tomato paste, onion, and oregano. A pantry-staple dump-and-simmer one pot recipe that purees into a creamy, satisfying meal.

Creamy homemade hummus with tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and cumin. No-cook, five-minute food processor recipe that beats anything store-bought.