Kebab Hala – Egyptian Pot Roast

All day I have been thinking about the English equivalent to the word “mesabeka” which is the perfect arabic word to describe the sauce in this dish. This traditional Egyptian casserole is made with humble chuck or gravy beef. This budget friendly cut of meat is perfect for cooking on low heat for an extended […]

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Beef Stroganoff

My mum has been making this dish for years! Its a great weeknight meal ’cause its quick. and tasty! Tender strips of beef are cooked in a creamy earthy mushroom sauce flavoured with dijon mustard and Worcestershire Sauce . Said to be the food of russian royalty, it goes just fine for a suburban family […]

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Beouf Bourguignon (Beef Burgundy)

This dish was the first meal that I made for my husband in our first apartment…we first tasted it when we went to what is now our favourite French restaurant in Sydney – the meltingly tender beef, the rich hearty oniony sauce atop the fluffiest mash you could find means it was definitely a night […]

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Osso Bucco the Italian way

On a cold day, there is absolutely nothing like coming home to a house full of the aroma of a casserole. It warms me straight to the cockles. They are also very easy to prepare, a few minutes of chopping and sautéing then you leave it alone and attend to other household chores then voila! […]

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