Tag: pasta sauce

Pretend Cooking

Basic Basil Pesto

I had no idea what pesto was, the first time I had pesto was in Seattle, WA. Visiting my friend’s sister who grow, overgrow basil in her yard. She always have jars of pesto in her house and she said “anything is better with pesto”. And I must say I totally agree with her statement. […]

Pretend Cooking

Slow Cooked Short Ribs Ragu

I have been wanting to make this since forever. I’m in the mood of making my own handcut and homemade pasta, pappardelle is the best for handcut pasta. And what goes the best with pappardelle? My favorite part of beef is the meat, but my favorite cut of meat is short ribs, hands down. So […]

Pretend Cooking

Cacio e Pepe

I can’t think of any other pasta recipe easier than this. And no, adding olive oil straight to just boiled pasta isn’t a recipe. This is the best, the saltiness and creaminess from the parmesan and just the right kick from black pepper. I’m surprised by how good a pasta dish without any sort of […]

Pretend Cooking

Easy and Cheesy Baked Chicken

Looking back to this recipe actually made me miss New York so much. I’m currently in Indonesia where the lack of cheese (any types) is a constant struggle for me to create a new recipe. I love cooking with cheese and I love eating them too. Oh I only love cooked cheese, so no brie […]

Pretend Cooking

Creamy Chicken Florentine

My vegetarian roommate, who always supportive about my life choices -she said “I would not do it but if you feel strongly about eating meat, then go ahead”. I didn’t feel lectured or judged. When I was making this recipe, she was next to me cleaning her dishes -I usually cooked after her, you know […]