Ah yes, roasted chicken. It really is so easy — I don’t know why I don’t make it more often! I made this Lemon Garlic Spatchcock Chicken yesterday for Sunday dinner and today we have loads of leftovers to look forward to. Can’t wait. A few hours before cooking, I rubbed the whole chicken with loads of salt and let it dry out uncovered in the fridge for about 4 hours. This step is essential for achieving that extra crispy chicken skin we all love! Next up: I whipped up a herby lemon zest garlic butter and slathered it generously…
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Continue ReadingThis Indonesian chicken soup is my ultimate comfort food. It might take a bit of time, but it’s a labour of love—and trust me, totally worth every minute. I’ve made it before with homemade chicken stock I had tucked away in the freezer, but this version is built from scratch,…
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Continue ReadingLooking for a one-pot, chuck-it-all-in, easy weeknight dinner with hardly any washing up? Well then, look no further! This Skillet Chicken with Nduja, White Wine Sauce, and Butter Beans ticks all the boxes. The chicken skin turns deliciously crispy, the meat stays juicy, the sauce is rich, spicy and saucy,…
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Continue ReadingChicken Pot Pie – The Ultimate Comfort Food (Born from Procrastination). Over the past few months, I’ve been saving chicken bones and vegetable scraps in freezer bags, waiting for the perfect moment to make homemade chicken stock. And when the freezer drawers were overflowing, I knew it was time. But,…
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Continue ReadingTahini Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken, yuhum! Ok, I must be honest—I absolutely LOVE anchovies, so normally, I’d make Caesar salad dressing the classic way. But lately, I’ve been obsessed with tahini, and when I came across this twist on the traditional dressing, I just had to give it a…
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Continue ReadingI’m in the mood for Lemon Chicken Gyros with Sautéed Peppers & Mushrooms! Ok, I know, not real gyros, but my healthier version gyros. And the star of the show? Grilled lemon! This is my new addiction: roasting, grilling or pan frying lemon until charred and caramelised and then squeezing…