I use chickpeas a lot in my cooking. They've got a great, nutty taste and that buttery texture which lends itself to so many different recipes, from soups and salads to chillies and curries. They're … [Read more...]
Tuna and Avocado Salad
Canned tuna is a great ingredient, both because of its health benefits and also because it's a relatively cheap fish that you can buy easily at the supermarket. Canned tuna gives you a good dose of … [Read more...]
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad
Smoked salmon is a favourite treat of mine and it really brightens up a salad. The big flavours in this salad are the salmon, creamy avocado and zesty lemon dressing, with a hint of sweetness from the … [Read more...]
Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad
Now my particularly long Christmas Break is over and I'm back in my kitchen, I've decided that I need to get back into healthy eating (too much wine and dessert has been my downfall!) So I've been … [Read more...]
Shrimp Paella Style One Pot
This one pot rice dish is one of the easiest recipes to make when you don't want to be hovering over the stove all evening. It's quick to make and requires very little attention. I like to make this … [Read more...]
Seafood Flatbread
I really enjoy making flatbread because it is so versatile - like pizzas you can really use any combination of flavours and ingredients. This seafood flatbread is my mum's favourite as she's … [Read more...]
Spanish Style Egg Muffins
A few months ago I made a smoked salmon egg muffin recipe when I was trying to find a quick and healthy breakfast option that was also gluten free. They went down a hit in our house and Matt … [Read more...]
Fresh Tomato Italian Marinara
There is nothing better than making your own marinara with fresh tomatoes. The richness that comes with cooking them down yourself is no comparison to the somewhat tart-tasting tinned versions. … [Read more...]
Perfect Pizza Dough Recipe
This really simple recipe make pizza dough an absolute doddle! It will deliver great dough every time with relatively little work. If you want to make your dough for the following day, just leave it … [Read more...]
Sautéed Garlic Calamari
I adore calamari, especially when it's been cooked properly and is therefore nice and tender. The purple hues of the calamari make this dish really vibrant and pretty. I like to serve this appetiser … [Read more...]
