researchowl wrote:
> I'm desperate to try some new cuisine - anything worldwide. So let me
> know what your favorite meals are - give some me some culinary
> imagination!!
>
> At the moment I think my fiance would agree - my two favorites (and I'm
> a whiz at cooking them!) are Spagetti Bolagnese from scratch and Toad
> in the Hole. Not very imaginative but they taste beautiful.
>

Carbonara would be a logical next step for you. It's tasty and easy.

dice/cube bacon, pancetta, or ham
sauté until crispy
slice and one green onion per portion (greens included)
add onion to bacon when it is almost finished cooking and sauté (set
aside)

Chop a handfull of fresh parsley (set aside)

Boil noodles (spaghetti/linguini) in salted water until al dente.

Scramble/whisk one large egg per portion of spaghetti while the noodles
are boiling.

When the noodles are done, drain immediately (don't rinse) and place in
a large bowl.

Pour the eggs over the noodles and stir until they appear thick and
creamy.
The heat of the noodles will cook the eggs, so work quickly.

Add 1T shredded/grated Parmesan, Romano, Asiago (or a combination) per
portion.
Add bacon mixture and parsley.
Pepper (use a grinder) liberally.

Toss to combine and serve with extra cheese at the table.