Serve it alone as a flavorful side dish, or pair it with a tasty dipping sauce and serve it as a snack. I love okra. I suspect it’s a bit like cilantro in that people either really like it or strongly dislike it. The most common objection is that it has a slimy texture. Okra is slimy because it contains mucilage, which is heat-activated. So if you don’t cook it properly, it can have an unpleasant texture....
Using leftover Christmas ham to make finger food for New Years Eve that can be made ahead? That’s what I call food efficiency! Puff pastry is literally a life saver when it comes to quick appetizers and snacks. No matter how bare your cupboards are, if you have puff pastry in the freezer, there is always something to be made. Sometimes I brush a sheet (generously) with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, cut into batons and voila!...
They are also great as a quick, filling snack. You can make extra, keep them in the fridge for several days, and reheat them as needed. I always say that I prefer an egg-based breakfast to a baked-good-based one. And it’s true. I simply find them more satiating. But having eggs for breakfast every single day can get boring. That’s why recipes like this one are so great - they keep things varied and interesting....
This is a mash up of two of my favourite brunch dishes – hash brown and quiche! “This tastes like a cross between a hash brown, quiche and potato dauphinoise gratin. Match made in heaven.” It took me 5 attempts until I was happy with this so I’ve been fanning out my attempts to friends and family. I think my sister described it best. She said it’s like a “cross between a quiche, hash brown and potato dauphinoise gratin”....
Ok, so lets get this straight. The girl who makes creamy chicken pies, crispy fish burgers, enormous pasta bakes and desserts at 1385 calories per serving has turned into a health-food eating, gym going ninja? That would be no. I ate my weight in pasta this weekend (as well as far too much homemade garlic bread) guys. I went to the gym once last week, and five days later I’m still walking like a 90 year old....
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Essential BBQ Side Dish! Whenever you have a passing thought about what sides to make for a BBQ, the answer must surely always include grilled corn, right??! I mean, it’s the most effortless BBQ side dish ever: plonk corn on the BBQ, serve with butter. And we could just leave it at that. But I like to do one extra little thing to make it even more amazing: brush with melted butter while it’s on the BBQ....
First and foremost, we need a large chicken. The bigger the better! Go for the best quality you can afford so you get the most meat and flavour for your money. Click on the titles of each recipe (or any of the underlined recipes) to get the full instructions on how to make it. For the first meal, we’re going to roast that chicken: 1. Roast Chicken with Rich Gravy Ideally you want to serve that roast chicken with lots of sides so that a couple of slices of chicken will be enough to satisfy everyone....
Cold tea recipe and why you need to make yours at home Cold brew is the way if you want more from your iced tea, you are guaranteed a flavoursome tea that is fresh, smooth, robust and refreshing. It is a perfect refreshing drink on hot summer days, cold brew tea is not bitter or acidic as it would if you used hot water. However, you can sweeten your cold brew with any sweetener of choice, sugar, stevia, honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar and more....
I started making roast dinners about 29 years ago. I know that makes me sound REALLY old, but actually I was just 11 when my mum got me started and taught me how with the aid of a big ole’ list. I honestly think learning to juggle multiple elements of a meal so early on is what gave me confidence in the kitchen and kick started my passion for everything food!...
Use it for a quick 30 minute marinade, though it’s even better if you can leave it for longer! Chicken Marinade 99% of the time I use this chicken marinade, it’s an emergency eek, gotta do something with that chicken before it goes off! type situation. And therein lies the beauty of this marinade. It’s the quick-fix for any cut of chicken, and there’s tons of substitution options so you can make it anytime without having to run out to the shops....
Ready in about 30 minutes, you can serve them as a side dish, but they are hearty and filling enough to serve as a main dish. I love fried food. The crispy exterior, the soft interior, the wonderful flavor… I’ve always greatly enjoyed it. I do make an attempt at making it better. It can be as simple as pairing your latkes with some steamed broccoli or a tomato salad....
You can quickly make the bread in your microwave, then toast it in a buttered skillet. Add some avocado and a fried egg and you’ve got yourself an amazing, filling low-carb breakfast. My teenage kids tell me that avocado toast is the invention of millennials. Perhaps, but even midlife palettes find it quite delicious. However, I had to come up with a keto version before my husband and I could partake....
You make it in your food processor, and it’s ready in about 30 minutes. It’s absolutely wonderful on low-carb bread! I adore this delicious spread! It’s so wonderfully decadent. I find it quite irresistible in fact - perhaps too irresistible. 😀 It’s rich, intensely chocolatey, and the hazelnut flavor really comes through. I love having it for breakfast on some toasted almond flour bread. It goes so well with my morning coffee!...
This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! Traditional Italian lasagna Lasagna, lasagna. How I love thee! It is possibly one of the most loved foods in the whole wide world, and understandably so. There is just something so sentimental about lasagna, so comforting. It evokes images of of gatherings with family and friends all around the world. It is the sort of food that is like a big warm hug, and so more-ish you want to keep digging in until you burst....
Oh man! Salty golden halloumi on a bed of zesty lemon risotto and a mountain of fresh, green leaves. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I love the lightness of this risotto, it tastes like Summer in a bowl! 👩🍳PRO TIP You want to add the stock into the risotto a little bit at a time. Doing this will really allow the rice to absorb the flavours of the stock and create a starchy, velvety smooth consistency to the risotto....
Mie Goreng (or Mee Goreng) I’m a sucker for good noodles. It’s one of the greatest joys of travelling around Asian – noodles galore! (And often dirt cheap, at that) This one originates from Indonesia – called Mie Goreng or Mee Goreng. It’s also pretty common in Malaysia though you’ll find the Malaysian version often has a hint of curry powder added. The unique thing about Mie Goreng is the sweet sticky sauce, and that there’s a good variety of “stuff” in the noodles....
This is serious comfort food – a low carb one at that! Moussaka As with all iconic dishes of the world, I imagine that every Greek family surely has their own version of Moussaka. Well, I like to think they do. I have visions of Greek Mamas having heated debates about what makes a great moussaka, arguing over earth shattering things like: beef or lamb?? (Traditionally lamb, equally delicious with beef!...
Cookie dough has a special place in my heart. The very first thing I learned how to make was chocolate chip cookies. I’ve had my fair share of raw cookie dough in my days. Now, I know that there’s some concern about salmonella and such, so if you are worried about that, be sure to check out the notes in my recipe for a way to cook the flour prior to using it in the recipe....
Can I use fresh cranberries in Orange Cranberry Muffins? You absolutely can! We love how pantry-friendly Craisins are, and how difficult it can be to find fresh cranberries. However, if you do have access to cranberries, go ahead and substitute them for the Craisins. Increase amount to 2 cups. Mini Muffin Instructions: If you prefer mini muffins, go ahead and prepare your mini muffin pan by spraying with a non-stick spray and baking in an oven preheated to 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean....
