Baby Gem Lettuce Salad with Feta & Olives
This lovely salad features tender Baby Gem lettuce, a smaller, sweeter variety of romaine, adorned with tangy Greek feta, sliced green and black Kalamata olives in a gorgeous garlic confit vinaigrette....
View ArticleOld-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
Crispy, chewy, and irresistibly good, peanut butter cookies never go out of style. With their iconic crisscross pattern, these classic cookies are a childhood favourite for many and still are — even...
View ArticleLamb Chops with New Potatoes & Avocado on Arugula
Inspired by a recipe from Nigella's cookbook Nigellissima, this lovely fresh, lean and tender New Zealand Rack of Lamb is simply seasoned and grilled with a handful of sautéd new potatoes and served...
View ArticleLinguine with Broccoli, Leeks, Anchovies & Chives
The best recipes tend to be those that are deceptively simple, absolutely delicious and take very little time to prepare. Inevitably, they're also the dishes that we prepare over and over again. This...
View ArticleCroissant Bread Pudding with Rum Butter Sauce
Think bread pudding, only so much more luxurious. Arguably brioche and challah are the classic choices for bread pudding, but buttery croissants in a rum soaked raisin custard topped with buttery rum...
View ArticleRadicchio Salad with Watermelon Radish & Pecans
Delightfully bitter and wonderfully vibrant, this colourful Mixed Radicchio Salad with watermelon radish and toasted pecans makes the perfect winter salad by balancing big flavours and glorious...
View ArticleMurgh Kari: Classic Indian Chicken Curry
One of my favourite Chicken Curry recipes, a classic Punjabi dish from Northern India — Murgh Kari— was inspired by a small spiral-bound copy of Time-Life 'Foods of the World - Cooking of India'...
View ArticleRoast Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Garlic & Anchovy
There are few meals as impressive as a roasted bone-in leg of lamb. Studded with garlic, rosemary, lemon zest and anchovies, this simple and delicious roast makes a succulent centrepiece for any social...
View ArticleAloo Gosht: Punjabi Mutton & Potato Curry
A memoir-cookbook which celebrates the rich and distinctive flavours of Pakistan, and evocatively explores the beautiful and diverse country through its food, 'Summers Under the Tamarind Tree' by...
View ArticleHomemade Oven Roasted Tomato Soup
There's something enormously comforting about a bowl of hot soup on a cold winter day. This easy and delicious Oven Roasted Tomato Soup blends the fabulous flavours of fresh basil, garlic, onions and...
View ArticleTagliatelle with Lemon Buttercream & Shrimp
Why is it that the best pasta sauces have the simplest ingredients? This is one of them. It's absolutely delicious and couldn't be easier. Lovely, light, luscious, and creamy, it's an addictive lemony...
View ArticleTorta Della Nonna: Creamy Tuscan Custard Tart
Torta della Nonna is a traditional Tuscan dessert that can be found in many Italian bakeries or pasticceria, especially during Easter. Filled with rich, thick and creamy Italian lemon custard pastry...
View ArticleFusilli alla Puttanesca: Naughty but Nice
Food can be extraordinarily evocative, bringing back memories of enjoying a particular food but also of people, places and settings. Years ago, I would get together every other weekend or so with my...
View ArticleIna's Curried Couscous: A Feast for the Eyes
Unbelievably quick, easy and outrageously delicious, this colourful Curried Couscous from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is a fragrant feast for the eyes. An inspired combination of plain yogurt,...
View ArticlePaneer Tikka Masala: A Delicious Indian Appetizer
Paneer Tikka is a delicious Indian appetizer of paneer or Indian cottage cheese, are marinated a vibrant and spicy marinade of yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, vegetable oil and a handful of warm...
View ArticleThai Shrimp Curry with Spicy Red Coconut Milk
King prawns in a rich red curry sauce with coconut milk, Chu Chi Goong is one of the most well loved curries in northern Thailand. Although large tiger prawns are typically used, a combination of...
View ArticleGreek Stuffed Cabbage with Egg Lemon Sauce
Lahanodolmades, or stuffed cabbage rolls with meat and rice, are one of the most popular and beloved dishes of traditional Greek cuisine. While there are many variations throughout the Balkans,...
View ArticleCold Japanese Buckwheat Noodle Salad
A cold noodle salad is one of the perfect side dishes for the spring or summer months. Cool and refreshing, these delicious noodles absorbs all the flavour of the Asian-style marinade made with sesame...
View ArticleHomemade Chicken and Vegetable Soup
The key to making any great soup is the flavour of the stock, and leftover turkey and chicken carcasses make an extraordinary rich and delicious poultry broth. It's quite easy too since all that's...
View ArticleGuy's Leek and Potato Soup with Cream & Dill
A traditional Irish soup, Leek and Potato is one of the most rich and satisfying. Simple and delicious, this heartwarming soup is taken up a notch with two perfect partners: cream and dill. Frugal,...
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