Homemade fries are a rare treat, because I truly don’t enjoy the smell of deep frying in my house. But when I relent and give in to my never-ending desire for fried crunchy vegetables – this is definitely the best way to have them. Infused with of garlic and herbs – with a glass of wine […]
I have stumbled on the ultimate weeknight chicken dish. Lemon and garlic sticky chicken. 10 minutes prep and 25 minute cooking time, the chicken is infused with lemon and thyme while soy sauce, lemon juice, honey and garlic create an incredible sticky sauce. Once it was cooked i couldn’t stop myself from going back to the […]
Ingredients: 2 x 250 g package of finely chopped frozen spinach (thawed) or 3 x bunches English spinach, finely chopped 4 medium potatoes, cubed 1 x 400 ml can diced tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon chopped ginger 1 tsp minced garlic 2.5 teaspoons coriander powder 1 teaspoon turmeric powder ¼ cup canola oil 2.5 teaspoons ground […]
I never hear my family and friends speak more fondly of any fish more than a Samak Singari eaten quite literally on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. My husband’s favourite seafood ‘restaurant’ was one right next to the wharf, on the sand with plastic chairs and table but OOH the food was incredible. I […]
My husband has a fondness for all savoury things that are lemony, so naturally I try and create new lemony things and experiment with flavours that go with lemon a lot. In this recipe, the mustard and herb marinade infuse the chicken thighs with flavour, and the lemon sauce tenderises it so that it is […]
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 […]
As I have said in my earlier post, coriander is my all time favourite herb and this pesto is one of my favourite ways to enjoy it. It is zesty, garlicky, lemony and the chilli flakes add an incredible zing that make you want to bathe your tastebuds in it. This stuff is soooooo good, […]
Coriander is my most used and favourite herb. I love the zest that only fresh coriander can provide, whether it’s in a mexican dish, a salad or an indian curry. When i first heard about the idea of an indian style pesto, I was immediately intrigued, and when I tried it out myself I immediately […]
Near my work there is a lovely little cafe that makes the most amazing meals. They do a baked barramundi that has all these complex flavours in it and I have been eating it at least twice per week for 3 weeks in order to figure it out….I finally determined that one of the secret […]
Jambalaya is the Creole word for mess, and this recipe is a delicious mess! Flavoursome because of the spices and vegetables used, its a quick and easy seafood dish. When not observing a vegan and seafood fast, this dish is heightened by the addition of fresh chorizo sausages and chicken along with the prawns. I […]
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