A nice hearty beef stew, or even a sausage casserole; I make mine in one pot on the stove and serve it with crusty bread and butter, but I suppose it could easily be adapted with added potatoes? I'd love to see a chicken chasseur, cock au vin or beef bourguignon as well...😊 But honestly, I watch every recipe you make anyway!
@@SilverWave64 That has been debunked, according to Washington Times anywhere from 4 to 85 percent of alcohol remains in cooking, depending on the cooking time. According to an article released by Idaho State University, 15 minutes of cooking at alcohol boiling point results in 40% of alcohol remaining, and 2.5 hours still results in 5% alcohol remaining.
In addition to your wonderful instructive style and on-point video lengths, I really appreciate you providing alternatives to alcohol for people who don’t consume it. It helps me try more recipes that I otherwise usually avoid. Kudos to you 👍🏽💯
Boiling or cooking wine is going to reduce the actual alcohol content to nothing. Is it a flavor thing? Usually it adds flavor, but you're not tasting the alcohol directly.
First time cooking a whole meal by myself and this is the recipe I used. The result was beyond delicious and I can’t believe I was able to make it taste that good but it’s only because your explanations and ingredients are fantastic!!! Thanks so much! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes from now on.
Jack, you are nailing it!!! Perfect pace, great production, no woffling like other chefs on their RUclips channel and best of all, fantastic recipes with the easiest to follow narration! Well done!
Never really did comments before, but I just wanted to mention that I've been doing something similar to this based on your mushroom cream sauce video, down to the chicken and spinach. It's a really good dish and has amazing flavor, and just so happens to be one of my favorite dishes, so thank you for both recipes, chef. Love to see your work.
That’s awesome to hear! The creamy garlic mushroom sauce is top tier and this one is an adjusted version of that just with the inclusion of stock to help cook the pasta. Glad you like both recipes and thanks for commenting! Hopefully see you pop up a few more times hear and there. 😊
I rarely cook and until now always shyed away from recipes from cooking channel recipes because most of them where way to advanced and needed me to buy way too many recipes due to me have literally NOTHING in my house. But now is different i found your video with a pretty easy recipe and i actually had ingredients lying around. This was my first time making a delicious and proper meal from scratch thank you.
I made this today and I. could. not. stop. eating!! It is so creamy and full of flavours and textures. If I hadn't made it myself I would've believed this came from a restaurant!
Your the first chef I've started following who not only has the receipt so that can as creen shot when I go and buy the ingredients but also how to reheat the leftovers! For a mug like me it's a game changer. Cooking this tonight for my daughter, Pasta Wednesday! Thank you.
One pot meals usually suck as they are often flavourless and soupy. Well done Chef on making a one pot meal that anyone can customize. Easy to add leftover squash or cherry tomatoes. Thank you for taking the time to create, film, edit, and post for all of us.
A little heavy for me but this is the first video that I’ve seen from you and I really enjoyed the level that the whole video was pitched at. You explained really well why you use certain techniques like why you grated the garlic and cut the chicken across the grain. It’s very clear that you really know your stuff! I’ll be sure to check out your other videos
I like the reversal of frames when filming the prep (Skraps apron) and also the whisper when mentioning the amount of pepper, and the recipe was pretty bloody good and easy, thanks chef!
Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed it. I’m trying to always better my editing and think it’s coming along quite well. Glad you noticed the little adjustments here and there! Glad you like the recipe too. Thanks, Brendan!
Wouldn't that be something! I hope he does that sometime. As an Indian I love how he describes the flavour profile of every spice he uses in his curries.
I have seen many cooking videos on RUclips and you are the only person who asked to use the flesh of onions as much as possible. I hate when people wasting food and some of them cut off huge chunks from onions or some other vegetables. But you are different. Much appreciated ❤
I made this today and it’s by far one of the tastiest things I’ve had. I was missing a couple ingredients such as parmesan cheese but I just substituted it for mature cheddar and it still tasted good.
I never thought about cooking pasta with sauce from scratch...😮 OMG this is just so going to be Yammy!!!!!!! My pasta lack of taste problems has just been solved!!
I’ve made this multiple times! I even tried it with ground beef. It turns out delicious every time. My toddler and baby love eating it too! Thank you for sharing such an easy and tasty recipe!
Stumbled on this recipe from another vegetarian version of this dish from Delish, decided I'd want to do chicken so I searched with ingredients, bam, so happy of an accident to discover this! I seasoned to taste adding a bit of red pepper flakes, bit of cayenne, some more Italian seasoning like oregano and rosemary..also tossed a bit of fresh basil from garden at the end, also got a bit nervous when it came to cooking the pasta and had heat too low, so took longer (was worried cream would burn, first time cooking pasta without water)...so definitely can vary in time for chicken and pasta, don't be afraid to trust your instincts if things need a bit more time vs what recipe says, or adjust heat level on stove but... But verdict is: AMAZING 😍🤩😍🤩 I'm a huge pasta lover and think I'm a pretty darn good home cook when it comes to pasta and sauce dishes but my boyfriend says it's out of this world says it's the best I've ever made in 6 years of being together!! Thank you, new subscriber for sure 🤗
I just wanted to say that you do a great job of producing a video that is accessible for beginners but people that may be further in their cooking journey. Like you do a great job of briefly touching on deglazing the baked on flavours, then you cook with the pasta in the sauce which would be great for the starch to make a nice glossy clingy sauce and resting the chicken in their juices/cutting across the muscle. Man I will have to try this for sure! So impressed with your quality of video, great job.
Jack, I can´t thank you enough. I´ve only recently discovered your channel and your recipes have changed my life. I am now able to cook and eat really tasty, and more importantly, healthy meals. So, thanks again!
Chef Jack..my compliments once again! Perfect January meal in northern hemisphere. I have tried every recipe you have posted recently and they have all turned out scrumptious. I couldn't be more pleased. With 3 out of 3 getting rave reviews when we had guests/ friends over for dinner. So grateful to have found your channel. You have a unique talent in explaining a recipe in detail along with helpful tips during the prep. Great for visual learners like myself. Cheers and continued success from Canada🇨🇦❤
I’ve used many of your recipes, which have consistently been a hit. So of course, I had to try this one - it was an absolute hit with my family of 5! (Even the fussy members haha). I asked if they would eat it again, and they all said yes. Thank you, Jack
ive made this 5 times already and its great. if you want to be evil use small potatos in it as well they taste so good in the sauce, also small chopped up bacon gives it a nice crunch but do not use all the bacon fat it will come out to heavy and thick.
Thanks mate, turned out great! Big serves. After all this time I just realized that measuring and chopping everything before cooking makes it so much easier.
i eat pasta dishes all my life and am good at them, this is the best chicken recipe ive seen and chicken is teh one i fail at, that looks like an amazing way to do it! nice work !
Your dishes and detail are a treat for someone who loves cooking as a hobby. It's great you have your cooking utensils in your description as well. You definitely cover more training like techniques unlike most "Celebrity" chefs.
@@ChefJackOvens I need to remember when making comments I'm in England and your the other side of the world, and turn off sound as it's 3am. 😂😂. But no problem. It's good to see easy basic training that others seem to make look very complicated
My mum and I both use one kitchen for our cooking and this video was so helpful because I don't like to take up too much of her space or time as it can get a bit hectic. Thank you!!!
I enjoy watching your videos as you explain things clearly so even I think I can cook the recipes. I’ll need to know but are not usually explained eg size of the pan, what the ingredients will achieve, etc. I’ve just had chemo and I can’t eat much right now. I thought watching the recipes being cooked would be torture but it’s as if I’m eating vicariously. I’m hoping I’ll be able to eat properly again soon!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! My son and I made this tonight. It is the most delicious chicken pasta dish we have ever eaten. We will definitely be making this part of our normal cooking rotation.
I just made this (still eating it) and WOW!!!! I am impressed! I was looking for a decent, kinda easy, makes a lot of food kinda recipe. This did the trick, and it's soooo tasty! 10/10, will make again!
Great vids, Chef Jack ! Complete, concise, and well executed. Takes me a little time to transcribe the methods, but worth it. I think I'd get a little too nervous following along with the vids !.
Which other one-pot dishes should we make?
Beef strog 💞
A lovely simple beef dish, if you please.
Thanking you in anticipation.
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A nice hearty beef stew, or even a sausage casserole; I make mine in one pot on the stove and serve it with crusty bread and butter, but I suppose it could easily be adapted with added potatoes?
I'd love to see a chicken chasseur, cock au vin or beef bourguignon as well...😊
But honestly, I watch every recipe you make anyway!
Can you do less with Mushrooms? Mushrooms are gross
A ramen style/inspired bowl?
I like how you're making videos that are straight to the point and doesn't take too much time to understand
“ if you can’t consume alcohol…” Bless you for saying that and being so thoughtful!
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Absolutely halal
The alcohol should evaporate quite quickly after you put it into a hot pan
@@SilverWave64 That has been debunked, according to Washington Times anywhere from 4 to 85 percent of alcohol remains in cooking, depending on the cooking time. According to an article released by Idaho State University, 15 minutes of cooking at alcohol boiling point results in 40% of alcohol remaining, and 2.5 hours still results in 5% alcohol remaining.
@@TheBudgetTraveller786 Interesting.
In addition to your wonderful instructive style and on-point video lengths, I really appreciate you providing alternatives to alcohol for people who don’t consume it. It helps me try more recipes that I otherwise usually avoid. Kudos to you 👍🏽💯
Glad it’s helpful 🙏
I find that diluted vinegar often works as a substitute.
not only for people that dont/cant have alcohol, also for those that arent old enough to buy it yet
@@joshtm66well if you boil wine the alcohol disappears or at least greatly reduce. Like red wine sauce.
Boiling or cooking wine is going to reduce the actual alcohol content to nothing. Is it a flavor thing? Usually it adds flavor, but you're not tasting the alcohol directly.
First time cooking a whole meal by myself and this is the recipe I used. The result was beyond delicious and I can’t believe I was able to make it taste that good but it’s only because your explanations and ingredients are fantastic!!! Thanks so much! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes from now on.
agree - hes the best on the web!
Jack, you are nailing it!!! Perfect pace, great production, no woffling like other chefs on their RUclips channel and best of all, fantastic recipes with the easiest to follow narration!
Well done!
Thank you very much, David! Glad you’re enjoying the content. I really appreciate it 🙏🙏
I agree!
Hear hear!!
Hear hear from me, too!
Never really did comments before, but I just wanted to mention that I've been doing something similar to this based on your mushroom cream sauce video, down to the chicken and spinach. It's a really good dish and has amazing flavor, and just so happens to be one of my favorite dishes, so thank you for both recipes, chef. Love to see your work.
That’s awesome to hear! The creamy garlic mushroom sauce is top tier and this one is an adjusted version of that just with the inclusion of stock to help cook the pasta. Glad you like both recipes and thanks for commenting! Hopefully see you pop up a few more times hear and there. 😊
I rarely cook and until now always shyed away from recipes from cooking channel recipes because most of them where way to advanced and needed me to buy way too many recipes due to me have literally NOTHING in my house. But now is different i found your video with a pretty easy recipe and i actually had ingredients lying around. This was my first time making a delicious and proper meal from scratch thank you.
I made this today and I. could. not. stop. eating!!
It is so creamy and full of flavours and textures. If I hadn't made it myself I would've believed this came from a restaurant!
Your the first chef I've started following who not only has the receipt so that can as creen shot when I go and buy the ingredients but also how to reheat the leftovers! For a mug like me it's a game changer. Cooking this tonight for my daughter, Pasta Wednesday! Thank you.
One pot meals usually suck as they are often flavourless and soupy. Well done Chef on making a one pot meal that anyone can customize. Easy to add leftover squash or cherry tomatoes. Thank you for taking the time to create, film, edit, and post for all of us.
Brilliant video! No waffle or boring bits. Just pure "What to do" and "How much you need". Thanks for the upload... I'm gonna make this tomorrow!
Just made this, so decadent! I am a new parent so one pot meals like this are a lifesaver. I'm also loving your meal prep video series.
Fantastic! Congratulations on being a new parent 🙏
Congrats... buckle up for the ride :-) it has smooth and bumpy moments.
A little heavy for me but this is the first video that I’ve seen from you and I really enjoyed the level that the whole video was pitched at.
You explained really well why you use certain techniques like why you grated the garlic and cut the chicken across the grain. It’s very clear that you really know your stuff!
I’ll be sure to check out your other videos
Just made this the other night, and a friend of mine said it was better than known gourmet restaurants he tried. Stuff is out of this world 🥰
Appreciate it! Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it
I like the reversal of frames when filming the prep (Skraps apron) and also the whisper when mentioning the amount of pepper, and the recipe was pretty bloody good and easy, thanks chef!
Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed it. I’m trying to always better my editing and think it’s coming along quite well. Glad you noticed the little adjustments here and there! Glad you like the recipe too. Thanks, Brendan!
This recipe is one I'm sure I'll enjoy and your production value is well on the rise mate!
I love your commentaries: they're so detailed in terms of technique and nerdy food facts which I love. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much, I’m glad you enjoy the commentary. 🙏
Should hear him describe the flavours of cheese 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Wouldn't that be something! I hope he does that sometime. As an Indian I love how he describes the flavour profile of every spice he uses in his curries.
“And massage our beautiful thighs” . . . . 😊
I love that you give an alternative to alcohol! You’re the first chef I’ve seen who has done that. Thank you!
I have seen many cooking videos on RUclips and you are the only person who asked to use the flesh of onions as much as possible. I hate when people wasting food and some of them cut off huge chunks from onions or some other vegetables. But you are different. Much appreciated ❤
03:08 - 03:11 I really appreciate this gesture. Thanks man!
I made this today and it’s by far one of the tastiest things I’ve had. I was missing a couple ingredients such as parmesan cheese but I just substituted it for mature cheddar and it still tasted good.
I'd suggest Italian grana padano 12 or 24 months, tastes like heaven
can't stop me to comment on how much I was tempted to eat this pasta after watching your extremely well-explained and simple-to-cook recipe. good job.
I never thought about cooking pasta with sauce from scratch...😮 OMG this is just so going to be Yammy!!!!!!! My pasta lack of taste problems has just been solved!!
Best cooking channel on RUclips, with great food plus all the info we need to keep fit and healthy
Thank you so much
I’ve made this multiple times! I even tried it with ground beef. It turns out delicious every time. My toddler and baby love eating it too! Thank you for sharing such an easy and tasty recipe!
Letting your videos play in the background as I work and liking each one of them. Wishing the best for you in 2022 and continued growth.
You’re a legend! Thank you so much 😊
I made this today for lunch (21/3/2023) n THANK YOU cos we love it! 😋😋😋💚
Making this tonight! I love your direct approach to the recipe, just the facts, and not a lot of fluff! Thank you!
Love that he said if you don’t have alcohol - thank you! Finally someone paying attention.
Stumbled on this recipe from another vegetarian version of this dish from Delish, decided I'd want to do chicken so I searched with ingredients, bam, so happy of an accident to discover this!
I seasoned to taste adding a bit of red pepper flakes, bit of cayenne, some more Italian seasoning like oregano and rosemary..also tossed a bit of fresh basil from garden at the end, also got a bit nervous when it came to cooking the pasta and had heat too low, so took longer (was worried cream would burn, first time cooking pasta without water)...so definitely can vary in time for chicken and pasta, don't be afraid to trust your instincts if things need a bit more time vs what recipe says, or adjust heat level on stove but...
But verdict is: AMAZING 😍🤩😍🤩 I'm a huge pasta lover and think I'm a pretty darn good home cook when it comes to pasta and sauce dishes but my boyfriend says it's out of this world says it's the best I've ever made in 6 years of being together!!
Thank you, new subscriber for sure 🤗
Amazing to hear that. Glad you and your boyfriend enjoyed it. Thank you so much.
Yum. My favourite food - pasta. I’m salivating…..
This one is amazing! It really is delicious 🤤
I just wanted to say that you do a great job of producing a video that is accessible for beginners but people that may be further in their cooking journey.
Like you do a great job of briefly touching on deglazing the baked on flavours, then you cook with the pasta in the sauce which would be great for the starch to make a nice glossy clingy sauce and resting the chicken in their juices/cutting across the muscle.
Man I will have to try this for sure! So impressed with your quality of video, great job.
Tried this recipe today! Super good I added red pepper flakes because I like spice :)
Jack, I can´t thank you enough. I´ve only recently discovered your channel and your recipes have changed my life. I am now able to cook and eat really tasty, and more importantly, healthy meals. So, thanks again!
Chef Jack..my compliments once again! Perfect January meal in northern hemisphere. I have tried every recipe you have posted recently and they have all turned out scrumptious. I couldn't be more pleased. With 3 out of 3 getting rave reviews when we had guests/ friends over for dinner. So grateful to have found your channel. You have a unique talent in explaining a recipe in detail along with helpful tips during the prep. Great for visual learners like myself. Cheers and continued success from Canada🇨🇦❤
Thank you. Was looking for just this dish and I found you had made it. Your recipes have never failed me. This is dinner tonight. 👏🙏
Tried about 2 months ago, think I have done this reciped 4-5 times already, great work as usual!
Glad you enjoy it!
I’ve made this several times now. The family absolutely love it!
That’s great to hear you’re all enjoying it 😊
Nice one mate. Made this for the wife and we both loved it. Great winter warmer.
Hi from S Africa. Just came across this n I love the way u present it. Easy to understand n follow n the pasta looks great❤
Loved it when he said. If u can't consume alcohol. U can use chicken stuck. Thank you for telling the substitute.
Oh my goodness, this is virtually the same recipe I make but I use 2 pots. Definitely will try it your way! Thank you 😊😊😊
What pasta do you use? I like fettuccine, but not sure if it would work
I’ve used many of your recipes, which have consistently been a hit.
So of course, I had to try this one - it was an absolute hit with my family of 5! (Even the fussy members haha). I asked if they would eat it again, and they all said yes.
Thank you, Jack
Made this last night, with all greenery, and it was delicious! Good depth of flavours.
Happy to hear you enjoyed it
I absolutely love one pot dishes not only saves time but clean up at the end...
So Thankyou Jack for sharing another delicious recipe for us to make 🥰
It’s a pleasure, Holly. One pot dishes are so good 😊
ive made this 5 times already and its great. if you want to be evil use small potatos in it as well they taste so good in the sauce, also small chopped up bacon gives it a nice crunch but do not use all the bacon fat it will come out to heavy and thick.
👌👌
Such a simple recipe, easy to follow tutorial. Best food I’ve made up to date!!
Made a variation of this with your suggested herbs and spices and it was absolutely delicious! Thank you! 🙏
Thanks mate, turned out great! Big serves. After all this time I just realized that measuring and chopping everything before cooking makes it so much easier.
Absolutely Love the way you go through the recipe, quickly, but precisely! Great food!
Besides making the dish easy to prepare, I love the way he talks "normal"--if you find "...yucky" don't use it. Wonderful!!!!!
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I love your attitude when you thought about persons who can't consume alcohol. Thank you
It’s a pleasure 🙌
This is my favorite dish currently, awesome to see ur video about it
It’s definitely a great dish 😊
I love the fact that you suggested an alternative to the alcohol for those who cant have alcohol. It means a lot, not many chefs do that. Thank you
I’ll always try and cater to everyone 😊
@@ChefJackOvens Thank you. ❤️
i eat pasta dishes all my life and am good at them, this is the best chicken recipe ive seen and chicken is teh one i fail at, that looks like an amazing way to do it! nice work !
Delicious and I learned a thing or two. I used Gouda double cream cheese instead so yummy! Thanks for the recipe.
Glad you enjoyed it
made this last night and it was DELICIOUS!!! Easy to do! Appreciate your videos!!
MADE IT TONIGHT! Added more mushrooms. It was truly FABULOUS! Thank you!!!
Delicious pasta dish. Those who like chicken and pasta will enjoy this dish.
Your dishes and detail are a treat for someone who loves cooking as a hobby. It's great you have your cooking utensils in your description as well. You definitely cover more training like techniques unlike most "Celebrity" chefs.
Much appreciated, Samuel! Thank you for your kind words and I’m glad you enjoy the content!
@@ChefJackOvens I need to remember when making comments I'm in England and your the other side of the world, and turn off sound as it's 3am. 😂😂. But no problem. It's good to see easy basic training that others seem to make look very complicated
My mum and I both use one kitchen for our cooking and this video was so helpful because I don't like to take up too much of her space or time as it can get a bit hectic. Thank you!!!
I have done similar with less liquid on an induction burner. It is good.
gonna make this today for aftar in ramadhan
After heavy work weekday
Made this today. Great outcome. Thanks for this amazing video
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it
315 in the morning.... Just made it, and it's sooooo good! Wow! I just found a regular go to.
Sounds like a good midnight snack 😉🤤 glad you enjoyed it
Easy and super delicious! Love it! Will follow your instruction soon!
wonderful and easy recipe! made it twice now, the flavors are really amazing!
I enjoy watching your videos as you explain things clearly so even I think I can cook the recipes. I’ll need to know but are not usually explained eg size of the pan, what the ingredients will achieve, etc. I’ve just had chemo and I can’t eat much right now. I thought watching the recipes being cooked would be torture but it’s as if I’m eating vicariously. I’m hoping I’ll be able to eat properly again soon!
I made this recipe today and it was great!! 🥰🥰 I used chicken breast and the dish came out great!
Awesome to hear! Glad you enjoyed it
You are a hell of a chef. What a meal.
Appreciate it! Thank you 🙏
Wow. This was legit!!!
I used fusilli pasta and splurged on some royal trumpet mushrooms. So worth it :)
Looks absolutely fantastic 😍 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻
Have a great day too!
Oh my gosh why am I only now just finding this wonderful Chef???? ♥️
Made this dish this evening and it turned out yummy! Thanks for this wonderful recipe
My pleasure 😊
I made this tonight, and it was reallllly good! Super light and creamy yet full of flavour.
Love the video, super easy to understand. Thanks! ~
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it. It really is a delicious dish 😊
This has been explained so well- simple, broken into steps, clear. Am definitely going to try this one. Thank You
Great video, to the point with no filler! Thank you.
Currently sitting back, relaxing, and enjoying :)
Legend!
Trying this tonight-can’t wait!!
Please enjoy
My mouth was watering watching this. Looks absolutely delicious.
Going to make it this weekend for the family.
Please enjoy it! It’s so good 😊
Brilliant ! I'd never have thought to cook the pasta in the sauce. Gonna give this one a try. Thanks Jack !
It creates an amazing flavour with everything together! Definitely worth a try 😊
WOW that looks great. Helps to have a kitchen stocked with lots of cooking tools.
My husband and I are having company tonight and I'm going to make this - super excited to try out the recipe!! It looks so delicious!
It was soooo delicious! And so easy! Thank you very much!
I added broccoli and frozen spinach from the beginning with the mushrooms, it worked well :)
Thank you so much! Looks delicious and simple to make ~ will definitely make it!
It really is and you definitely should try it! Please enjoy
Your one pot series is amazing!
Definitely making this for my son I’m sure he’ll be very happy
Awesome. Please enjoy 😊
Omg my mouth is watering can't wait to prepare this pasta today
It's so good!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! My son and I made this tonight. It is the most delicious chicken pasta dish we have ever eaten. We will definitely be making this part of our normal cooking rotation.
Cooked this the other night. So delicious! Thanks for the recipe. Would recommend anyone who enjoy creamy pasta to try this!
I just made this (still eating it) and WOW!!!! I am impressed! I was looking for a decent, kinda easy, makes a lot of food kinda recipe. This did the trick, and it's soooo tasty! 10/10, will make again!
Awesome to hear! Glad you’re enjoying it
I made this last night for dinner and it was very good!
Great to hear! Thank you 🙏
Easy to make and an absolutely amazing taste 🫡😊
Totally agree!
This is one of your best recipes I've tried, thank you!
Absolutely amazing! I added in some sun dried tomatoes but that’s just me!
Perfect!
Great vids, Chef Jack ! Complete, concise, and well executed. Takes me a little time to transcribe the methods, but worth it. I think I'd get a little too nervous following along with the vids !.
Thank you, paul 😊
Love it.
Will deffinetly try this recipe.
Thanks..
Please do!
I think you just might be a food magician! Thank you for your videos! So many yummy dishes I want to try!
This dish is super yummy 👌 I added bacon from one of your other recipes, used fettuccine & fresh cheese, the difference is amazing. Cheers....Nat
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you
We liked it. Will make it again for family ❤ easy clean up is a bonus; thank you