 I sometimes refer to this as a pesto, at other times a pâté or spread. This probably reflects the versatility of it. Perfect in a sandwich or on toast or oatcakes, it also serves well as a coating for pasta. I’ve been meaning to share it for a while but this seemed to be a good week as:
If none of the above are of interest to you then just know that my serving suggestion with pasta is delicious and well worth a try. So read on for two recipes in one.
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 This week I have made the discovery that The Boy will try most things if they come shaped like a meatball. So, it will come as no surprise to learn that this week most of our meals have been accompanied by meatball like creations. Unfortunately trying and liking are two very different beasts. Vietnamese prawn and rice balls got a definite thumbs-down and he wasn’t too bothered about the lentil and mushroom balls. Tuna meatballs, however, were a completely different story. So, this recipe is a winner in our house….
 With the exception of fresh vegetables – which I buy locally through the week – I do most of my food shopping online. The benefit of this is it can save you money. You don’t ‘over-shop’ when you are hungry and you are much less likely to be tempted by offers and impulse buys.
My usual online supermarket clearly knows this. They must, because when I check out I have to go through several screens. Missed promotions on items in my trolley, offers on products I usually buy and would I like to try something different today? Then finally, just before I actually get to check out ‘flash sales’.  It’s about 18 months since Gluten Free Man went gluten free and in that time I’ve formed one or two opinions on gluten free pasta. First up, there are some pretty decent substitutes out there. Brown rice spaghetti doesn’t taste that different to its whole-wheat counterpart and I’d be pushed to spot that some pasta shapes are gluten free when smothered in a tomato based sauce. That said there are some definite limitations …..
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