Is there anything as moreish as light and crispy calamari? No, no there is not! Calamari is the eternally delightful morsel that you order as a "quick bite", end up devouring and then have to ask for another plate of it as you just cannot get enough - or is that just me...? The eating … Continue reading Pepper and Lime Calamari with a Harissa Mayonnaise
Bringing you a warming one pot wonder today as even in the midst of summer comfort food is still essential! I recently experienced my first foray into Creole cuisine via a Gumbo that my Dad made for dinner a few weeks ago. It was sheer perfection. Warming, spicy and packed full of carefully balanced flavours … Continue reading “Dirty Rice” // Creole Beef and Pepper Rice
Hello, hello, hello; I hope that you are all well! I must start by apologizing for the delay in writing up this post. I meant to share it last week but I have been celebrating my birthday with my lovely friends and family (plus a lot of food of course!) and kept on postponing it... … Continue reading Chicken Katsu Curry
Risotto is one of those dishes that just always hits the spot... I have strayed slightly away from the traditional risotto recipe today by substituting rice (usually the key ingredient) with pasta. The result was delicious. Orzo is basically a rice shaped pasta so the texture of this is very similar to the standard risotto … Continue reading Orzo, Salmon and Rocket Risotto topped with a Poached Egg
This is the perfect dish to warm you up amidst the gloomy January weather: mild yet warming and creamy whilst still brimming with flavour. I feel that my recipes generally fit into two broad categories: speedy and light or indulgent and a little more time consuming. This curry definitely fits into the latter category but … Continue reading Creamy Butter Chicken Curry
Helloooo. So, let's discuss burgers... In recent years the humble burger has undergone a metamorphosis. It is no longer merely a greasy, poor quality snack that is grabbed at a drive through or after a night at the pub. It has become a international phenomenon, and a gourmet one at that. The burger is now … Continue reading The Ultimate Classic Burger
Hello, how are you doing? Just a quick post from me today to share my recipe for this super duper speedy and delicious stir fry. Stir fry has become a staple part of our diets due to how quick and easy it is to make. However a majority of people just grab pre made sauces … Continue reading 15 Minute Lime and Sesame Seed Chicken Stir Fry
Hello, Happy Sunday. Let's talk about risotto.... Any dish that requires you to simply chop and then stir the listed ingredients is an essential element to anyone's culinary roster. Arguably the best chop and stir dish is the risotto. Originating in Italy as a way to cook rice using broth (giving it a beautiful flavour … Continue reading Ham Hock, Pea and Marscarpone Risotto with Basil Pesto
