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…
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Crumbed, Sausage and Hidden Veggie Pasta
Ok folks, this post is about feeding the kids. Now I am not a parent, I think I am just a bit too young at this stage. But whenever I see parents trying to feed their kids healthy food, and their response to that is “ewwwww I don’t like vegetables and green food”, it doesn’t take a…
Epic Crouton, Walnut, Halloumi and Crispy Chorizo Salad
This chorizo salad has some cool elements and I am super excited to share them with you today. Just about anything with chorizo in it is a winner for me. This salad is crunchy, fresh, herby and it involves possibly the best croutons you’ll ever have. The croutons are fried in the fat of the chorizo……..If…
Mascarpone Cream Filled Profiterole and Easter Egg Mountain
Easter is one of those days that children just love. So this post is all about getting the kids super pumped, getting your hands dirty and wowing everyone with a wicked dessert. In my humble opinion, and you can disagree with me as much as you want, that is cool with me. But a mascarpone…
Bagel Burger with Fennel and Smoked trout
First of all, a bagel with cream cheese is awesome don’t get me wrong. That with a good cup of coffee in the morning is a winner. But a while ago, I was having a bagel from the coffee shop and I thought “there could be so much more in this bagel. So why not…
Seared Scallops and Fresh Salsa on Crushed Potatoes
Seared scallops, the two reasons why I believe that people don’t cook them in their homes often is because they usually aren’t all that cheap. You can buy them frozen as a cheaper alternative then defrost them, but fresh scallops are obviously much better quality. Also, people tend to get intimidated when it comes to cooking…
Butter and Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
These baby glazed carrots have the perfect amount of sweet and savouriness and they only take about 20 minutes to prepare. The perfect side for just about any recipe. I don’t often see many recipes celebrating baby vegetables so I decided to give it a go myself. And boy, am I glad I made this…
Angel Hair Napolitana with Crispy Prosciutto
So, Napolitana pasta, also known as Napoli pasta. It is a very simple and easy Italian pasta, so I thought it would be a good idea add a cool element that would take it up a notch. And I am not exaggerating when I say take it up only by a notch. The simplicity of…
Gooey Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A grilled cheese sandwich shouldn’t be difficult, but there are ways to make it amazing. This post is going to show you simple ways to make that perfect grilled cheese sandwich where the bread is golden on the outside, and the cheese is not only beautifully melted on the inside, but actually stays melted for…
Valentines Strawberry Madeleines Recipe
If you’re looking to please your partner this valentines day, these Strawberry Madeleines can only help. Serve this to your loved one and make em blush. Madeleines may look super posh and fancy, but honestly, it’s just the shape of them that makes them appear that way. They’re actually very easy to make, all you…
Beer Battered Fish Fingers
There is some inspiration behind this beer battered fish recipe. So not very long ago I worked as a kitchen hand for a busy restaurant. I actually quite liked the majority of the food there. They had seafood night every Tuesdays and a lobster special on Thursdays. Although there was one thing that they served…
Seared Sushi Nigiri
So the first thing I will say is, this post is all about having fun. This isn’t about making traditional world class Sushi Nigiri as I am not a sushi expert. In fact, I am actually quite an amateur, however, if you have ever wondered how to make any kind of sushi, I believe this…
Flaked Salmon Salad with Mozzarella and Pine Nuts
So I wanted to make a salmon salad that celebrates the idea of freshness. So in this salad, I chose to add ingredients that are delicate, light and very kind to your digestive system. This is the kind of salad I love to eat for a summer lunch when I don’t feel like eating anything…
Shepherd’s pie with potato and sweet potato mash
Hey everyone! So I thought I would kick-start 2017 with a wonderful comfort food dish, shepherd’s pie. This dish is actually inspired by my mother, she always loves to cook shepherd’s pie on a cold evening. And she loves making mash potato, but she would always add sweet potato without telling me because I used…