confessions of a little piggy: Homemade

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11 September, 2014

Barilla Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad

Spring has sprung ! A big yay to sunny days, fresh flowers, and summer salads ! And what better way to celebrate then with a fresh, colourful and vibrant salad.

Rushed for time, yet still eager for a homemade meal, I managed to whip up the below in less than 15 minutes. Very impressive, if I say so myself.

Recipe:

▢ 500g Barilla Casarecce Siciliane

  ▢ 1 jar Barilla Sundried Tomato (Pomodori Secchi) Pesto

  ▢ 1 punnet of ripe truss tomatoes, quartered

  ▢ 1 medium yellow capsicum, thinly sliced

  ▢ 300g mushroom cups, thinly sliced

  ▢ 150g green beans, chopped in thirds

  ▢ 1 red onion, thinly sliced

  ▢ 2 garlic cloves, crushed

  ▢ 1/3 cup of Extra Virgin Olive oil

  ▢ Salt, for pasta water

▢ Salt and pepper, to taste

Step 1:

In a large saucepan, bring plenty of water to boil. When the water is boiling, add the Barilla Casarecce Siciliane and cook according to the instructions on the pack.

Step 2:

Meanwhile, in a large stainless steel bowl, add the tomatoes, capsicum, mushrooms, green beans, red onion and garlic. Add olive oil and let it sit.

Step 3:

Drain the pasta.

Step 4:

Add the vegetables and stir through the Barilla Sundried Tomato (Pomodori Secchi) Pesto.

Step 5:

Serve with a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive oil. Enjoy !

confessions of a little piggy received these products courtesy of Barilla Australia

08 April, 2014

Unknown Dessert , Homemade

Chocolate Truffles

There is really nothing quite like the silky sensation of rich creamy truffles - little pieces of heaven slowly melting on your tongue. And we all know, one is never enough. So I decided to go ahead and make a few dozen.

Recipe:
▢ 200g good-quality milk chocolate, broken into small pieces
▢ 2/3 cup thickened cream
▢ Icing sugar, to dust
▢ Cocoa powder, sifted to roll

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, break chocolate into small pieces. The smaller the pieces, the easier it is to melt the chocolate.

Step 2: Pour thickened cream into a saucepan and bring to the boil.

Step 3: Immediately pour cream over chocolate.

Step 4: Stir and mix until the chocolate has completely melted. At this point, you have now made ganache.

Step 5: Set aside at room temperature until it has completely cooled. Cover, and place in refrigerator overnight to set.

Step 6: Use a teaspoon to spoon out bite-sized pieces.

Step 7: Dust hands with icing sugar to prevent the mixture from sticking, and roll mixture into balls in the palm of your hands. Roll in cocoa.

Step 8: Share and enjoy !

23 December, 2013

Unknown Homemade

Christmas Tree Cupcakes & White Chocolate Bark

Are you still stuck running around like a maniac on the eve of Christmas Eve, trying to find that last present. Or perhaps, you're racking out your brains on what to bring to the Christmas party tonight ?

Have a look below for what I just whipped up for tonight's Christmas party. Hope these sweet little things inspire you to do some baking yourself !