Matt and I live round the corner from an awesome little Mexican restaurant which makes hands-down the best salsa I’ve ever eaten. It’s got a complex smoky flavour and a great kick. I was so obsessed … [Read more...]
Tomato and Shrimp Risotto
Risotto happens to be one of my Mum's favourite dishes. If there was ever a seafood risotto on the menu when we ate out, she would order it. When, as a child, I asked her why she never made it at home … [Read more...]
Mussels in Tomato and Chilli Sauce
When it comes to shellfish, mussels are definitely up there with my favourites. They’re quick and easy to cook and they have that beautiful strong seafood taste that I love. The first time I tried … [Read more...]
Mediterranean Fish Stew
Fish stews are awesome winter meals to make, but considering we're deep into the summer, I thought I'd add a bit of sunshine to the dish. In terms of the fish that you add into this recipe, you can … [Read more...]
Surf & Surf with Dauphinoise Potatoes
Both Laura and I love tuna steak. It's really simple to cook and has so much flavour that you don't need to do much to it for it to taste great. To add a little crunch to the dish, one large tiger … [Read more...]
Organic Caprese Pasta Salad
There's nothing like a fresh Italian salad on a hot summer's day. This caprese salad with fresh penne pasta is light, fresh and perfect as a lunchtime snack. Not only that but it'll last for 2-3 … [Read more...]
Italian Stuffed Aubergine
Stuffed aubergines always look like they take a lot of skill to pull off but they're actually really simple to put together. It's also a really flexible meal to cook because you can fill them with … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Quesadillas with Cheese
Quesadilla couldn't be simpler to make and it tastes fantastic. I used to make quesadilla all the time when I was at university because it's seriously cheap to make and you can often muster something … [Read more...]
Grilled Monkfish Tail in a Tomato & Aubergine Sauce with Mustard Mash Potato
This was one of the first times that I had cooked with Monkfish tail and I wasn't disappointed. It's a really meaty fish so although it can be a little expensive at the supermarket, it's really … [Read more...]
Grilled Swordfish Steak with a Pesto, Chili & Lemon Crust
Swordfish is a particularly meaty fish and it can be cooked in a number of ways. The flavour and texture is fairly similar to tuna steak, but swordfish steak definitely wins in my opinion. I tried … [Read more...]
