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Appetizers & Sides

The recipes that not only taste awesome but will leave you and your guests wanting more. Whether it's Veggie Sushi Rolls, or Prosciutto-Wrapped Prawns, or Honey Soy Mustard Chicken Wings. Use these appetizers to leave peoples mouthes water for the next course. These recipes also make great side dishes.

Teriyaki Prawn Skewers

April 12, 2020 by Nicolas 12 Comments

an overhead photo of prawn skewers on a sheet of baking paper.

A 25 minute, gluten free recipe that couldn’t be simpler to make. The prawns are flavoured with a teriyaki marinade, and they will blow your mind! This recipe has an insanely easy cooking method. No fancy gimmicks, barely any cleaning up and knife skills aren’t even required! So this is the ultimate stress free recipe….

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Easy Baileys Irish Coffee Recipe

March 14, 2020 by Nicolas 2 Comments

2 glass mugs of baileys irish coffee, one is served on a black plate and both are garnished with cocoa powder.

An amazing 5 minute treat that is amped up with Baileys liqueur. This is one of the best coffee drinks you’ll ever have, just a few ingredients that work so well together. This baileys Irish coffee recipe is also wonderful to serve on St Patrick’s Day! This was definitely a new experience for me, an…

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Delicious Crispy Pork Wontons

March 8, 2020 by Nicolas 3 Comments

A photo of a few crispy deep fried wontons on a sushi slate with a pair of chopsticks.

When you serve these amazing deep fried pork wontons to your guests, they’ll complain, about the fact that you didn’t serve more. A super addictive appetiser, but I’ll also show you how to steam them in case you want a healthier option. I will also show you how to make these wontons vegetarian and vegan!!…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Sides Tagged With: cooking, crispy, deep fried, pork, wontons

Almond, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Protein Balls (no bake)

September 8, 2019 by Nicolas Leave a Comment

A photo of a group of protein balls on a black surface, with shredded ccocnut scattered everywhere.

These no bake chocolate protein balls are the perfect snack to help you deal with sweet cravings, they’re packed with protein, they’re gluten free, they take no longer than 10 minutes to make and they taste amazing! These bliss balls are next level! And if you’re on a weight loss journey, or a clean eating…

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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeno Recipe with Panko Topping

August 28, 2019 by Nicolas 6 Comments

Cream cheese stuffped jalapenos wrapped in bacon, served in a fancy bowl.

An incredible appetiser, side and/or party food recipe. I’m also going to show you other awesome ingredients you can add to the filling, and different cheeses you can use! A super tempting dish if I say so myself. These baked jalapeno poppers have an awesome creaminess from the cheese, a bit of spice from the…

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Mini Caprese Skewers Appetiser with Balsamic Glaze

June 23, 2019 by Nicolas 23 Comments

A photo of balsamic glaze being drizzled over mini caprese salad skewers.

You want your appetiser to be delicious, however, you want it to be easy and stress free too. And that is where these caprese skewers come into play. A 10 minute appetiser, they’re light, vegetarian and gluten free!! If you’re wondering what caprese salad is, it’s an Italian salad (same colours of the Italian flag…

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Potato Cakes Recipe with Smoked Salmon, Sour Cream and Chives

April 26, 2019 by Nicolas 22 Comments

Fresh chives being sprinkle over a plate of potato cakes, sour cream and smoked salmon.

Crispy grated potato cakes that are much easier to make than your regular potato cake. Not only that, I am going to show you how to make these potato cakes gluten-free! The perfect appetizer or side right here ladies and gents. And let’s be honest, when it comes to vegetables, it’s very hard to beat…

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Quick and Easy No Yeast Flatbread Recipe

April 14, 2019 by Nicolas 41 Comments

A photo of flat breads served on top of a chopping board and scrunched up baking paper.

An amazing flat-bread recipe you can get done in a very short amount of time. You can use them for so many different dishes. Cheats, pizza’s, kebabs, wraps, you can have them as a side for curries…the list goes on. You may not always have the time to wait around for dough to proof, and…

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Exciting March Madness Game Day Recipes

March 13, 2019 by Nicolas 2 Comments

17 March madness recipe ideas that will blow peoples socks off. This is finger food at its finest! There are gluten free and vegan options within this list of recipes too. We got onion bhajis, wedges, chicken wings, popcorn, quiches, spring rolls, tempura prawns, arancini, prosciutto prawns, sliders, fish fingers, croquettes, sushi rolls, sushi nigiri,…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Sides Tagged With: Game day, march madness, recipes

Spicy Honey Soy Mustard Chicken Wings Recipe

February 24, 2019 by Nicolas 21 Comments

A dark moody photo of spiced and glazed chicken wings.

Spicy, sweet, tangy and dang tasty chicken wings! They have an epic spice rub on them, and then they are then finished off with a honey soy-mustard glaze at the end. One of the most exciting appetisers and/or sides. What makes a great chicken wing in my eyes, is turning it into a little flavour…

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Soy Marinated Ramen Eggs

February 13, 2019 by Nicolas 28 Comments

Soft boiled Ramen eggs served on a bed of sushi rice.

Ramen eggs are very easy to make. Just boil, peel and marinade, then you got yourself something that will beautifully compliment any rice, broth or noodle dish!! So, as I said, it’s not very difficult to make ramen eggs, just make sure you have the time to make them because they need to marinade overnight….

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Spiced Stovetop Popcorn

January 23, 2019 by Nicolas 10 Comments

A dark. moody photo of savory spiced popcorn in metal baskets.

If you want an upgrade from regular old cinema popcorn, you’ve come to the right place. Make your own stovetop popcorn, spice it up, have fun!! Popcorn is often associated with being unhealthy. If you douse it in butter like they do at the cinemas. Then yes, it won’t be something you should be eating…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Sides Tagged With: easy, popcorn, quick, recipe, spice

Mini Quiches made with Filo Pastry

December 12, 2018 by Nicolas 10 Comments

A photo of mini filo pastry quiches with a pun written on it.

Switch things up a bit by making your quiches with filo pastry. It makes them nice and light, and it gives that gorgeous crispy, flaky texture. If you want to make some good party food, this stress-free recipe is perfect! I have made mini quiches with shortcrust pastry, puff pastry and filo pastry. And honestly,…

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How to make the most Amazing Crispy Roasted Potatoes

November 28, 2018 by Nicolas 10 Comments

A picture of roasted potatoes and rosemary sprig served on a grey plate.

Ever wondered why your roasted potatoes don’t end up like the ones in the magazines or in the cooking shows? Well, allow me to share some tips and tricks that will leave you with super crispy, crunchy roasted potatoes for any great occasion. So, I will give you 2 lists. One list will be what…

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