Mummy, I’m Hungry!
Mummies need to put on their chef hats round the clock and churn out 3 to 6 meals a day—breakfast, morning snack, lunch, tea, dinner, sometimes even supper! I would know because my kids are hungry 24/7 and boy, is it draining!
Sometimes, children are the hardest to please; they can be the most scathing critic judging every morsel of food you prepared for them; figuring out a balanced, nutritious diet that they would eat is a full-time job!
But would you imagine that preparing meals can actually be fun and convenient for you and the kids? Let us introduce you to Alce Nero, a household name whose organic products you’d definitely want to keep stocked at home. Let Alce Nero walk you through the menu for the day, and then more!
Breaking Fast is Easy & Delicious!
For breakfast, let’s keep it simple and sweet with a crunchy toast spread with Alce Nero Organic Chestnut Jam. Chestnut is a good source of antioxidants and fibre, and is rich in Vitamin C.
The Alce Nero Organic Chestnut Jam uses only chestnuts cultivated in Italy; it has a sweet, intense flavour profile and a creamy and rich consistency, making it perfect for spreading and savouring. Kids will surely love this healthy, sweet treat first thing in the morning!
All the Vege Goodness without the Greens. Shhh!
Lunchtime is a time where everyone takes a break from work and school to recharge before going back in again. So lunch has got to be something high in nutrition and big in taste! The last thing we want is to negotiate the terms for eating vegetables, right? Well, here’s your lunch menu: Tricolore Sports Pasta with Salmon Teriyaki.
Tricolore Sports Pasta with Salmon Teriyaki
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Alce Nero Apple Cider Vinegar
- 3 tbsp Alce Nero Acacia Honey
- 1 large garlic clove minced or grated
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger optional
- 1-2 fillet fresh salmon skin on
- 250 g Cooked Alce Nero Tricolore Sports Pasta
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds or sliced scallions optional
- Some veggies such as steamed broccoli, grated carrot, and edamame
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, vinegar, and honey in a bowl until honey is dissolved and not sticking to the bottom of the bowl.
- In a shallow bowl or baking dish, combine half of the soy sauce mixture with the garlic and ginger, if using. Save remaining sauce to serve with the cooked salmon.
- Place salmon flesh side down into the marinade and spoon some over the top of each fillet to coat the sides. Set aside for 5 to 15 minutes.
- While salmon marinades, prepare vegetable and/or side dishes such as rice or noodles.
- Place an oven rack at the top position in your oven and preheat the broiler to high. Place marinated salmon skin-side down on a baking sheet lined with foil (not recommending parchment because it could burn).
- Broil salmon until caramelised, 8 to 10 minutes. Depending on the thickness of your salmon, it could be a little pink in the center still. That's ok! It will continue to cook as it rests.
- Serve salmon with extra sauce, side dishes and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and sliced scallions, if desired.
Every parent knows the importance of eating enough vegetables in every meal, however, (almost) every child would agree that vegetables are nothing but yuck! Alce Nero creates the middle path for both parent and child—the AC Tricolore Sports Pasta! The pasta comes in sports-related shapes such as running man, football, rugby, racquet, and trophy! Using natural colouring where the green comes from spinach and the red comes from tomato, making it easy for the kids to eat their vegetables without the tiring power tug-of-war. Don’t believe us? Check out what these mamas have to say:
“My son loved the vibrant colours and shapes that this pasta came in and gobbled down his food in no time! I loved the fact that it is organic, and that the colours were naturally derived from veggies. Another good way to sneak veggies into my son’s diet! Also loved the fact that it was easy to cook, and I was able to reach the al dente texture in just a few minutes.” – Daisy O
“My kids love this Tricolore pasta. They even asked for more because they spotted a trophy and wanted to be a champion.” – Kelly K
“Anak suka melihat bentuknya yang unik. Mereka seronok menikmatinya. Dalam setiap bentuk pasta ada rasa tersendiri.Semuanya dari bahan organik yang terbaik. Penyediaan masak pun mudah. Terima Kasih.” – Siti Hanum O
Snack Time is The Best Time!
Here in my household, tea breaks are a must. After a long day of working from home for the adults and schoolwork for the kids, it is always a good idea to take a break and recharge over a hot cup of tea and some healthy snacks.
Alce Nero presents you: Panna Cotta with Blueberry Jam!
Contrary to its fancy name, the recipe is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of tea time. Alce Nero Organic Blueberry Jam is made with 100% fruit (per 100g of the finished product), and it is pectin free. The vacuum-pan method means low temperature and extremely short cooking time is involved, preserving the aroma, scent, flavour, vibrant colour, and making sure the nutrition of the blueberries is essentially intact.
Dinner’s Ready!
Dinner prep need not be complicated, if coming up with 4 dishes is too much to handle on busy days, then think simple. How about an all-time favourite with a twist? Sweet & Sour Chicken with Spaghetti Tricolore sounds like a win!
Alce Nero’s Spaghetti is made from organic durum what flour, hence lending more dietary fibre to one’s diet. Unlike normal spaghetti, the all-natural colouring (think spinach, tomato, carrot!) is sure to brighten up your evening. Carbs, protein, vitamins and minerals, and fibre all in one plate, now you can’t get any better than this, can you?
Surprise Recipe for the Spice Lovers
This recipe is for the times when you need a pick-me-up, a reason to celebrate, or simply for when the kids are feeling peckish (which, when are they not, right? Heh!). Here’s the “anytime, anywhere” snack: Whole Wheat Spaghetti Pad Thai.
To please the appetite of the younger ones, simply omit the use of chilli and voila, you have a crowd-pleaser!
When choosing pasta, whole wheat pasta is always a healthier option as it is packed full of nutrients. Alce Nero Organic Whole Wheat Spaghetti uses organic wholemeal durum wheat semolina that is made by milling the whole grain, without adding unnecessary ingredients.
With all these yummy meals being dished out, you will surely be admired as the celebrity mum (or dad)-chef from now onwards!
From Breakfast to Dinner
Alce Nero is an Italian food company that strives to enhance the quality, identity, and uniqueness of its products, always doing so in the most innovative, dynamic and efficient ways. Founded in 1978, Alce Nero is a firm believer in organically grown produce, from a land free of all the nasties like pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilisers.
It advocates organic food being the best for human wellbeing, regardless of age and fitness as organic produce is more nutritious, wholesome, and better tasting than conventionally grown produce. And because organic food is free of any harmful chemical substances or genetically modified organisms, it naturally nourishes while respecting the natural functions of the body. It is understood that an organic diet dramatically reduces the risk of contracting fatal and chronic diseases.
With that, Alce Nero has been introducing premium quality foods that offer superior nutrition but maintaining convenience for modern, busy parents. Whether we are in the mood for noodles, rice or a drink, in need of condiments and sauces, or even looking for quality jams, preserves, and honey, Alce Nero has got you covered.
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Hear from Other Mums
Don’t just take our word for it, check out what other mummies who have tried the Alce Nero Organic Tricolore Pasta say, too!
The pasta is cute and cooks well. It didn’t break into pieces and the shapes were still intact even when I accidentally overcooked a batch. No mushy pasta here and my toddler loves it as the shapes make eating fun! — L. Findeisen
My son loved the vibrant colours and shapes that this pasta came in, and gobbled down his food in no time! I loved the fact that it was organic, and that the colors were naturally derived from veggies. Also loved the fact that it was easy to cook, and I was able to reach the al dente texture in just a few minutes. — Daisy O
Alce Nero Organic Pasta is my favourite because it allows me to cook happily, satisfyingly and worry-free as I know I am preparing a healthy meal for my family as it is made with 100% Italian durum wheatand natural colouring from spinach & carrot. — Chee Yeng N
Ready to grab some Alce Nero products and give them your own twists now? Get set to wow your family already! Head over to Alce Nero’s website today that is choked full of delicious recipes; you may also want to click into its Facebook and Instagram accounts for more ideas, information, and interaction with the community!