Mediterranean Cod Stew with Tomatoes, Peppers, Chilli and Crispy Chorizo
Chunks of delicious fresh cod (you could also use hake or haddock) cooked in a rich tomato and pepper/capsicum sauce with hints of chilli and lemon, served with crispy chorizo sausage. Easy to make, but do take…
Kiymali Borek – Turkish Filo Pastry Minced Beef Pie
Lightly spiced, tender minced beef layered between filo pastry with yoghurt, egg and oil, sprinkled with sesame seeds and cooked until golden and crispy on the top. This quick and simple pie has been a revelation, so…
Pear Almondine
A light and delicious almond frangipane sponge, with hints of vanilla, wrapped around pear halves, glazed with syrup made from their own juices and scattered with toasted almonds. This wonderful dessert/cake comes together in less than 10…
Black Garlic Hummus
Black garlic – a simple, yet delicious addition to a classic hummus. OK, not the best colour, but the taste more than makes up for it!. I made my normal hummus recipe and just replaced the garlic…
Tzatziki
This delicious dressing/salad/sauce is a staple in our house as soon as we get the barbecue out; it works with most grilled meats and is a classic accompaniment to Greek and Middle Eastern food. It is also…
Lamb Kofta Meatballs served in a Coconut and Tomato Sauce
Melt in the mouth, spiced lamb kofta meatballs deliciously loaded with slow-cooked onions, coriander, cumin, turmeric, chilli and fresh mint. Cooked slowly in a rich, yet fresh, tomato and coconut sauce with lemon, mint, cinnamon, cardamom and…
Cheesecake Swirl Chocolate Brownies with Toasted Walnuts
Gooey, soft and fudgy intense chocolate brownies, loaded with crunchy, toasted, chopped walnuts and swirled with a luscious cheesecake topping. The cream cheese in the cheesecake topping adds a slight tang and a wonderful contrast to the…
Lemon and Almond Cake with Olive Oil and Yoghurt
A light and fluffy lemon and almond sponge cake, topped with a lemon icing and toasted almonds. Quick and easy to make, the yoghurt and olive oil ensure the cake is moist, the flavour of the olive…
Cullen Skink
Cullen Skink is a comforting, creamy, luscious, thick Scottish soup loaded with un-dyed smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions. It hails from Cullen, a fishing town on the Moray Firth, in north east Scotland. It can be served…
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Tagliatelle Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino
Tagliatelle Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino, or Tagliatelle with Garlic, Oil and Chilli, is an Italian classic. As the name suggests, the pasta is coated in a delicious garlic, olive oil and chilli sauce mixed with some chopped…