The food diary of a time-poor salaryman. Nutrition conscious, and meal prep friendly.

Turning odds and ends into delicious meals is a core skill for a home cook. In this recipe, I transform the oil from sun dried tomatoes into a delicious pasta salad.

Take a cheesy cream sauce to the next level by introducing heat, acidity and fermented funk! A fusion pasta dish that keeps meal prep interesting by putting in a Korean spin.

Baking your Bolognese in a Dutch oven results in a deeply savoury, caramelised sauce that is superior to Bolognese made on the stovetop. Oh, and adding cheese never hurts.

Enjoy a rich and decadent pasta, then balance it out with a fresh and crunchy salad. A bit of attention in meal pairing elevates your home cooking.

A date night winner! Upgrade your run-of-the mill pasta aglio e olio by infusing the oil with shrimp shells for a seafood forward flavour.

Easy prep meets minimal cleanup in this recipe for ranch roasted chicken that demonstrates the superiority of boneless thighs for meal prep.

Pair pasta with a pickle juice dressing for a light, refreshing salad that scales well for meal prep. Add some sous vide chicken for protein, and we’re in business.

Make this towering masterpiece for your next date night, and keep your cash in your wallet where it belongs. Optimised to minimise fuss – the lobster seasoning becomes the pasta sauce!

Elevate your date night game for cheap! Make this decadent yet budget-friendly pasta at home, that tastes just like the restaurant version.