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
