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...]
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...]
New England Stuffed Clams
I’d never tried stuffed clams until Matt and I took a trip to Boston. It was at a little seafront restaurant we had popped in after a Sunday of shopping. I immediately adored the flavour and texture … [Read more...]
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Now autumn has come to an end and the cold is seeping in, I thought it would be a good time to make a squash soup recipe. I find that all sorts of squashes are on sale in November and Dec, which makes … [Read more...]
Sage, Onion and Chestnut Stuffing
Stuffing is one of my favourite parts of a Christmas dinner and this stuffing recipe is about as Christmassy as it gets. Something about the smell of sage just screams Christmas with my family and … [Read more...]
Christmas Nut Roast
When you don't eat meat Christmas dinner can sometimes be a little difficult, especially if you're having dinner with those who do eat meat. My Mum does most of the Christmas dinner cooking and I have … [Read more...]
Smoked Salmon Egg Muffins
When it comes to breakfast, Matt is unbelievably fussy. He doesn't like eating bread in the mornings and he won't eat anything sweet tasting or unhealthy. On weekday mornings, he's also rushing … [Read more...]
Roasted Mexican Salsa
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...]
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...]
