Chinese 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 that coats everything beautifully. For the veggies, I used kohlrabi and chard, and they worked like a dream. Kohlrabi stays wonderfully crisp and soaks up all the bold, umami flavours – it has a texture similar to bamboo shoots, making it a great addition. The chard adds punchy colour, and…
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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 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 ReadingEven in the sweltering heat of an Amsterdam summer, I couldn’t resist turning on the oven for this one—Creamy Lemon Butter Beans with Roasted Chicken and Courgette is worth every sweaty minute in the kitchen. The result? Crispy-skinned chicken thighs, garlicky roasted courgette, and a luxuriously smooth, lemony butter bean…
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Continue ReadingBaked Smokey Paprika Chicken in a Tomato & Red Pepper Stew is the kind of easy, hearty dish you’ll want on repeat—especially when comfort and flavour are both high on your list but time is short. This recipe is packed with garlicky goodness, sweet roasted red peppers, juicy cherry tomatoes,…
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Continue ReadingThis easy weeknight pasta is packed with flavour and comes together in no time—perfect for when you want something cozy and satisfying without much effort. Using good quality store-bought pesto makes it quick and convenient, but feel free to use homemade pesto if you have some on hand. The combination…
