I was praying that this brined roasted turkey roll would work out well. So why a turkey roll and not a whole turkey? Well, now that I have had the experience of making a whole turkey and a turkey roll for Christmas. It’s clear to me that a turkey roll is definitely a lot more stress-free. Easy…
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Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Garlic and Chilli Oil
Sweet, crispy, cheesy, there is nothing not to love about these Hasselback sweet potatoes. And they are much healthier than the original Hasselback potato recipe. I know you may love the classic Hasselback potato with all the butter and carbs, just thinking about it right now is making my tummy go off. However, I really…
Pork Belly Ramen Noodles
Wow, ramen is one of my favourite things to eat. So I am surprised it took me this long to post a recipe about it. Huge noodle fan over here and I am super excited about this pork belly ramen noodle dish. It’s cheap, quick and easy to prepare. This isn’t a traditional recipe, although it does…
Pesto Potato Gnocchi
Ok so before we get into this pesto potato gnocchi recipe, I just want to start this off by thanking serious eats. A huge food site that gives so much great advice and I read their article about how to make light and tender potato gnocchi. So feel free to click the link and check…
Rum Flavoured Salted Caramel Sauce
Believe it or not, this post is not supposed to be about rum flavoured salted caramel sauce, it is actually supposed to be about a Morrocan flavoured lasagna. But it completely failed. Turns out that yoghurt dries out when you stick it in a hot oven. Not to mention that the filling didn’t have enough…
Grilled Tuna with Mixed Greens
This grilled tuna dish is about 2 things. One, to make a healthy dish, and two, to take a list of simple ingredients, and cook them well. This to me is very important.
Asian Meatball Sub
I have been wanting to try this Asian meatball sub for quite some time now. However, most of the recipes I make come from some other kind of inspiration or knowledge that I have already learnt. But to be honest, when it comes to ideas that just come into my head I get a little…
Maple Bacon with Pancakes
If you want to have a drool-worthy morning, give these pancakes a go. Soft and fluffy pancakes topped with crispy, sweet and salty candy like strips of bacon. This is a fantastic recipe to make especially for the holidays or weekends. Bed in breakfast for the partner, or an exciting brunch for the family. I…
Vegetarian Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup
It has been a while since I have made a soup for the blog, so here we are, roasted cauliflower and leek soup. A very comforting dish but with light, subtle ingredients. And that is why I roasted the cauliflower first instead of just boiling it. I wanted to try and achieve another dynamic of…
Arancini Balls Recipe with Tomato and Red Pepper Dipping Sauce
You want to know how you can take arancini up a notch? Fill them with goats cheese, then dip them in a spicy tomato and red pepper dipping sauce. I guarantee that your guests will just want to keep coming back for more. There couldn’t possibly be a better way to use up leftover risotto….
Pan-Seared Duck Breast on Risotto
Ok, my fellow humans, pan-seared duck on risotto. Just saying it sounds a bit cheffy and classy doesn’t it? Perhaps something you may want to cook for a date night to impress your Mr or Mrs but fear not, just prep those ingredients, follow the recipe and you’ll be absolutely fine. And the great thing…
Mouth-Watering Flourless Chocolate Cake
Hi there lovely people! I am excited today because we have 2 firsts for this blog. The first, first, is a guest post. And the second first is a gluten-free recipe. So today, Rose, who is an amazing food blogger, will be showing us how to cook up a stress-free, super yummy gluten-free flourless chocolate…
Classic Epic Beef and Bacon Burger
So if you are a burger fan I guarantee that you will love this epic beef and bacon burger. It is all the basics done well, which in my experience, means a great combination and everything is cooked correctly. Now although that can be subjective, there are still important elements to keep in mind. In this…
Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns With Pesto Dip Appetizer
These prosciutto wrapped prawns have actually been shown in a previous blog post but I took it down. Most of you probably don’t know about this because it was just an experimental idea when I started blogging. But I tried to do a series of posts where I would pair food with a cocktail. For…