This Sticky Asian Fish with Spiced Rice is such an easy to make meal. Even if you aren’t confident with cooking whole fish, give it a go, you’ll be pleasantly surprised just how easy and delicious it is. I’ve made this with Snapper and Red Emperor and it’s become one of my family’s favourites. Plus…
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Mum’s Prawn Cocktail
If you’ve been here for a red hot minute, you know I don’t eat crustaceans (even though three generations on my mum’s side are crayfishermen). Mum loves all things seafood, so this Prawn Cocktail recipe once again comes to you from her kitchen. When her brother visits he always brings my very appreciative mum the…
Veggie Quinoa Salad (Roast Vegetables two ways)
This recipe for Roast Vegetables Two Ways is a really time efficient way to produce two delicious plant based meals quickly. Roasting vegetables brings out the natural sweetness in the vegetable and intensifies the flavour so much. It’s the perfect way to add variety and colour to a dish, as in this Veggie Quinoa Salad…
Roast Veggie Pizza (Roast Vegetables two ways)
This recipe for Roast Vegetables Two Ways is a really time efficient way to produce two delicious plant based meals quickly. Roasting vegetables brings out the natural sweetness in the vegetable and intensifies the flavour so much. It’s the perfect way to add variety and colour to a dish, as in this Veggie Quinoa Salad…
Honey Plum Chia Pudding
I love a breakfast, snack or dessert that can be made ahead. This Honey Plum Chia Pudding is a nourishing, delicious flavour combination and also a great way to use up plums as we come to the end of the stone fruit season. I prepare this all the night before, cooking the plums alongside a…
Morning Glory
Morning Glory (also called Kangkong or Water Spinach) is a beautiful leafy green that is used in many Asian cuisines. As such, it grows abundantly in tropical climates. It’s a powerhouse of goodness…rich in fibre, vitamin C, iron and many other essential phytonutrients. Like most greens it wilts down a lot once cooked so that…
Smashed Garlic Roast Sweet Potato
These Smashed Garlic Roast Sweet Potato recipe is a quick and easy to make delicious side or savoury snack. The prep is minimal but the result is just so moorish. I often make these for afternoon snacks for the kids…it makes their day! Or, they make a great side dish to go with protein and…
BBQ Picanha Steaks
My family loves these BBQ Picanha Steaks. Picanha is the most popular cut of beef in Brazil. It’s an inexpensive cut of beef taken from the top of the rump. It’s also sometimes called a rump cap or sirloin cap. It is generally triangular in shape and surrounded by a thick layer of fat called a…
Vietnamese Pork Salad
This delicious Vietnamese Pork Salad is based on a green papaya salad we made at a cooking school in Vietnam recently. I’ve adapted it so it only includes easy to find ingredients, but the flavour is still very authentic and the dish is super easy to make too. Health benefits With lean pork for protein,…
Creamy Dressing
I love making my own dressings and this Creamy Salad Dressing is a new family favourite. There’s so much goodness in this simple dressing: probiotics thanks to the yoghurt, apple cider vinegar for digestion, good fats from the olive oil and immune supportive garlic and honey to round it off. Health benefits With full-fat yoghurt…
Miso Salmon Sushi Cups
These Miso Salmon Sushi Cups are a quirky alternative to sushi. My daughter saw this idea on Tik Tok and has been making them ever since using her favourite salmon sauce (based on the Miso Fish recipe sauce). As you can see in the variations they are also very adaptable to dietary preferences. Rolling can…
Vietnamese Crispy Rice Pancakes
These Vietnamese Crispy Rice Pancakes (Banh Xeo) are one of my most favourite Vietnamese dishes. There’s something about the crispy, crunchy pancake stuffed with protein, fresh herbs and served with a beautiful sweet and sour sauce that just lights me up. On our recent trip to Vietnam we spent a day at a beautiful organic…
Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Sauce
This super simple Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Sauce (or Nuoc cham) is a staple in Vietnamese cuisine. I’ve added it as a separate recipe as I think it pairs so beautifully with some old recipes or even simple fresh rice paper rolls. I even love this tossed through a salad of shredded cabbage and Asian…
Greek Lamb Souvlaki
This Greek Lamb Souvlaki is such a beautiful feast and best of all, it’s super easy to create. I prepare everything then hand it over to my hubby to cook on the BBQ (while I whip up the hummus) making it the perfect summer family meal. Time saving tip: I get my butcher to dice…
Spelt Profiteroles (Chocolate Eclairs)
Spelt Profiteroles (or Chocolate Eclairs) are surprisingly easy to make. Both are made from a basic Choux pastry and you can fill them with whatever your heart desires. The Choux itself is very low in sugar and the fillings you can choose to suit your own taste. It can be as decadent as your favourite…
Tray Bake Cauliflower Cheese
This Tray Bake Cauliflower Cheese makes having your favourite side every week very possible. It’s super quick and easy to make and you’ll have only one tray to wash up after. Plus, who doesn’t love the crispy, cheesy baked bits? Tip – leave it to rest for a few minutes before removing the cauliflower from…
Homemade Corn Chips (in 5 minutes)
These Homemade Corn Chips can be prepped in just 5 minutes and produce a delicious, crunchy treat that my whole family just loves. Doritos or flavoured corn chips are one thing I have never knowingly allowed my kids to eat (although I’m sure unknowingly they have had them, ha ha). They’ve had plain salted corn…
Tuna Corn Quinoa Fritters
These simple Tuna Corn Quinoa Fritters are one of my favourite ways to use up leftover quinoa. Even with cooking the quinoa fresh, they are a super simple, protein rich breakfast, meal or snack. If you’re wanting a satisfying vegetarian option for a meal, this is perfect to increase the servings and serve alongside a…
Healthy Ice Magic
This Healthy Ice Magic (or homemade magic shell recipe) is an ode to the not-so-healthy chocolate sauce that sets when it hits anything frozen. The ingredients in store bought Ice Magic leave a lot to be desired (think vegetable oil and additives that are best avoided). The good news is it is SO easy to…
Sweet Potato, Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Quiche
This Sweet Potato, Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Quiche is a quick and easy to make meal that my whole family loves. It’s delicious and nourishing and you’ll have a bit of pesto over to enjoy the next day. Sun-dried tomatoes give such a great depth of flavour to dishes and the roasted sweet potato give…
Garlic Kale Quinoa Bowl
This Garlic Kale Quinoa Bowl is a quick and easy protein rich, super nourishing brekkie or healthy lunch. I often make it when I have leftover quinoa which makes it even easier and quicker to make. I’ve added a few variations too so you can adjust it to suit your pantry supplies and tastes. Health…
Afghan Cookies
Afghan Cookies are definitely nostalgic for me. They were often my nominated treat on the rare occasion we went to a cafe. This gluten-free recipe takes me back and enjoying them definitely feels somewhat special. They are surprisingly quick and easy to make and all kinds of delicious. Health benefits This amazing recipe offers a…
Chicken Bastilla
This Chicken Bastilla one of my most favourite ways to cook with filo pastry. Based on Morocco’s favourite chicken pie, my Chicken Bastilla is an easy to make delicious, aromatic dish. It’s not the quickest dish to make due to the long cook times, but it’s certainly not difficult at all. It might seem strange…
Strawberry Custard Filo Tart
This Strawberry Custard Filo Tart is a delicate tart with a beautiful flavour. It’s quick and easy to make for a fast, tasty dessert. Filo pastry is used that gives the shell of the tart a crisp, flaky finish. The special touch in this tart is the coil of filo pastry throughout the middle -…
