Rendang 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 balance of heat, sweetness, and deep umami. This is a Padang style chicken rendang, originally from West Sumatra. I usually make beef rendang, slow cooked beef in a thick coconut gravy. Yum! but when you’re in a bit of a time squeeze chicken rendang is a great alternative and oh…
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Continue ReadingThis Irish Seafood Chowder is a perfect for this wintery, snowy weather, although to be honest, I can see myself eating this soup all year round. It’s warming, satisfying, packed full of flavour and super easy to make. I decided on salmon, haddock, prawns, and mussels, but feel free to…
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Continue ReadingWoooowie this was a great little soup! If you’re after a comforting, flavour-packed soup that basically cooks itself—Malaysian Chicken Laksa is your answer. I made this for friends the other night when I had a busy day and not a lot of hands-on cooking time, and wow… it absolutely delivered.…
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Continue ReadingSuper easy, golden, fluffy, and ready the same day — these focaccia muffins are a total game changer. Golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside, they deliver all the classic Italian focaccia flavours without the need for an overnight rise. Perfect if you’re craving homemade…
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Continue ReadingI know, I know—it’s still summer, we’re even in the middle of a heatwave. In The Netherlands, zuurkool (sauerkraut) is usually eaten in the colder months, but for me, it’s an all-year-round favourite. To keep things a little lighter and summery, I like serving it with pan-fried cod and simple…
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Continue ReadingThis Ricotta & Lemon Filo Pie with Courgette is everything you want from a light summer dish: zingy, creamy, herby, crunchy and easy to make. It’s vibrant, fresh and absolutely stunning on the table. Whether you’re making it for brunch, lunch, a picnic or a light dinner, this savoury courgette…
