Chickpea Panzanella with Fried Courgettes? A perfect summer salad meal! Tuscan Bread Salad (Panzanella) is exactly the kind of food I crave when the weather suddenly feels like full-on summer, even though it’s technically still spring! When it’s 30+°C outside, I want two things: fresh, light food and easy recipes. Nobody wants to stand over a hot stove for hours in that kind of heat. And that’s where this beautiful Italian classic comes in. This Tuscan Bread Salad, also known as Panzanella, is all about simple ingredients done well: juicy tomatoes, crusty bread, olive oil, fresh herbs, and lots of…
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Continue ReadingThis, my friends, is a match made in heaven. Grilled Asparagus, Poached Egg, Melted Butter & Parsley, yuhum! There’s something so simple, so effortless, and yet so elegant about this dish. It’s one of those combinations that proves less really can be more—just a few fresh, quality ingredients, each one…
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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 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…
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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…
