Sea Bass Ceviche with Mango & Koriander is one of those dishes that looks super impressive but is actually incredibly easy to make. Fresh, zesty, slightly sweet, and packed with bright flavours, it’s the perfect starter when you’ve got friends coming over for dinner. Best of all? You can prep most of it ahead of time, so there’s minimal fuss when everyone arrives. My sister-in-law came over for dinner recently and mentioned how much she loves koriander, so I wanted to make something where it really shines—not just sprinkled on top of a curry or soup. We also had a…
Chickpea Panzanella with Crispy Fried Courgettes
Chickpea Panzanella with Fried Courgettes? A perfect summer salad meal! Tuscan Bread Salad (Panzanella) is…
“Marry Me” Chickpea Stew with Roasted cabbage
Roasting must be my favourite way to prepare cabbage, especially those charred bits, they taste…
Grilled Asparagus, Poached Egg, Melted Butter & Parsley
This, my friends, is a match made in heaven. Grilled Asparagus, Poached Egg, Melted Butter…
Dill Packed Salmon Burgers
These Dill-Packed Salmon Burgers with Pickled Onions & Caper Yoghurt Mayo are everything I want…
Super Easy SAME-DAY Focaccia Muffins
Super easy, golden, fluffy, and ready the same day — these focaccia muffins are a…
The EASIEST Chickpea & Vegetable Tray Bake
This chickpea & vegetable tray bake is one of those recipes that proves simple really…
Creamy Mustard Onion Gravy
I know, I know—it’s still summer, we’re even in the middle of a heatwave. In…
Ricotta & Lemon Filo Pie with Courgette, Herbs & Crunchy Seeds
This Ricotta & Lemon Filo Pie with Courgette is everything you want from a light…
Salmon Crudo with a Green Miso & Coconut Sauce
FLAVOUR BOMB! This dish is such a great little appetizer: vibrant, green, fresh, umami, delicate,…
Ricotta & Lemon Filo Pie with Courgette Flowers
Courgette flowers are such a summery delight! While they’re fantastic battered and deep-fried, they don’t…
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Continue ReadingVelvety White Asparagus Soup. More asparagus recipes, please! I love experimenting with ingredients, but when seasonal gems like white asparagus are only around for a few months a year, I always feel like I need to start with the classics. Hence this soup – comforting, elegant, and full of that…
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Continue ReadingSmashed Jerusalem Artichokes with Crispy Capers, Creamed Spinach, Hot Smoked Salmon & a Poached Egg—a bit of a mouthful for a title, but trust me, every bite is packed with incredible flavour! This dish is all about contrast and balance. Earthy, nutty Jerusalem artichokes are smashed and pan-fried in butter…
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Continue ReadingChinese Chicken & Cashew Stir Fry – quick, vibrant, and packed with flavour! Stir-fries are one of my favourite ways to pack in loads of veggies while keeping things easy, fresh, and delicious. This dish comes together in no time, with tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and a rich, savoury sauce…
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Continue ReadingKangkung Pelecing (Water Spinach in a Spicy Tomato & Coconut Sauce) We first fell in love with Kangkung Pelecing when travelling through Lombok, and honestly, we ordered it with almost every meal. This vibrant Indonesian side dish is simple yet bursting with flavour — the kind of recipe that proves…
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Continue ReadingRendang Ayam Padang – Coconut Chicken Rendang! If you know me at all you know I’m nuts about Indonesian food. We’ve been there on many travels and mainly the food keeps bringing us back. Rich, bold, spicy, packed with flavor—Indonesian cuisine just hits different. Every bite feels like a perfect…
