Cantonese Prawns
As a Cantonese cook, I love dishes that look beautiful, smell tempting and still allow the main ingredient to shine. These Cantonese Prawns are a...
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Lasagne Lunch
Lasagne Lunch is one of those meals for me that is not complicated, it does not need a mountain of ingredients, and it certainly does...
Perfect Pineapple Rice
I first thought Perfect Pineapple Rice would be a fairly ordinary rice dish with a little fruit added for sweetness, but it turned out to...
Honey Danish
There are some cakes and pastries that simply demand your attention. Honey Danish is one of them. The moment these beautiful swirls emerge from the...
Chicken Liver with Onion Gravy
There are some meals that look rather humble but deliver an astonishing amount of flavour. Chicken Liver with Onion Gravy is one of those dishes....
Salmon Potato Sandwich
There is something wonderfully comforting about a good sandwich, but every now and then I like to take the idea somewhere completely different. This Salmon...
Prawn Ceviche
There is something wonderfully exciting about discovering a dish that feels completely different from the usual family favourites. Prawn Ceviche is one of those dishes...
BLT with Attitude
There are some meals that feel like they were made for a lazy family brunch. They fill the kitchen with wonderful smells, bring everyone to...
Bacon Salad
I have to admit that salad is not usually the first thing I think about when I am hungry. Give me bacon, cheese and something...
Succulent Beef Ribs
There are few things more satisfying than sitting down to a plate of beautifully cooked beef ribs. They are rich, dark, moist and packed with...
Chicken, Olive and Rocket Pizza
The combination of a freshly prepared dough, rich tomato sauce and bubbling melted cheese creates a meal that feels far better than anything from the...
Homemade Beef Burger Patties
There is something wonderfully satisfying about making your own Homemade Beef Burger Patties. Once you discover how easy it is to create juicy, well-seasoned patties...
Korean Spicy Chicken
Korean Spicy Chicken is a dishes that proves a simple chicken dinner can deliver an incredible amount of flavour. Tender pieces of chicken are coated...
Spaghetti Aglio
There are times when I want a meal that tastes special without spending hours in the kitchen. That is exactly where my Spaghetti Aglio with...
Easy Beef Wellington
There are some dishes that make everyone around the table stop and admire them. Beef Wellington is certainly one of those dishes. It has a...
Chinese Beef with Vegetables
A Chinese beef and vegetable dish is a perfect combination of tender beef, colourful vegetables and a rich, dark oriental sauce. Best of all, it...
Raspberry and Blackcurrant Tart
There are few things I enjoy more than a beautifully made fruit tart. A Raspberry and Blackberry Tart has everything I want from a dessert,...
Octopus Taco
A good Mexican taco can be simple, colourful and packed with flavour. Better still, it does not need a long list of ingredients to make...
Peppercorn Chicken
There is something wonderfully comforting about a dish that does not need a long list of ingredients to taste fantastic. Peppercorn Chicken is exactly that...
Pan Cooked Sirloin
There are few meals I enjoy more than a good sirloin steak cooked in a piping hot pan. Give me a beautifully browned crust, a...
Perfect Egg Brunch
During the week, breakfast can feel like something we squeeze between getting ready, finding lost shoes and checking the clock. At the weekend, however, everything...
Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken
There are some meals that look innocent enough when they first reach the table. Then you take one bite, reach for another, and suddenly everyone...
Indian Lime Drumsticks
The smell of Indian food cooking at home is one of the best aroma in a kitchen. As soon as the spices hit the pan,...
Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Cheesy Chicken Pasta is a firm favourite in my household. It is hearty, comforting and wonderfully satisfying. Best of all, it brings together a few...
White Bread Rolls
Freshly baked white bread roll may look simple, but a good roll has a softness and aroma that makes it hard to resist. The outside...
Barbados Fish Cakes
Growing up in Barbados, these little golden cakes as known as Barbados Fish Cakes were never something fancy or complicated. They were simply part of...
Grilled Spicy Chicken Legs
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a plate of grilled chicken legs. They are the sort of food that feels relaxed and generous, whether they...
Sticky Spicy Chicken
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a chicken dish that manages to be spicy, sticky and full of flavour all at once. Sticky Spicy Chicken...
Battered Cod
Battered cod is one of those dishes that never really go out of fashion. It is simple food, but when it is done properly, there...
Tenderloin and Potato Gratin
Tenderloin with Potato Gratin is one of those meals that look far more complicated than they really are. It arrives at the table looking like...
Vegetarian Curry Pizza
There are some food combinations that sound slightly unusual until you taste them. Vegetarian Curry Pizza is one of those dishes. At first, pizza and...
Ultimate Chicken Pot Pie
There are some dishes that feel like a proper hug in food form, and this ultimate chicken pot pie sits very comfortably at the top...
Paprika Onion Rings
There are some side dishes that quietly sit beside the main meal, and then there are those that disappear before everyone has even reached the...
Meaty Meatloaf Meal
Meaty Meatloaf Meal is one of those meals that seem to have been designed for busy days. They do not need fancy ingredients, complicated techniques...
Spaghetti with Meatballs
Spaghetti with meatballs is one of those dishes that arrives at the table with an aroma that immediately makes people hungry, combining rich tomato sauce,...
Crispy Pork Fries
A completely over the top plate of chips is such a good thing. Crispy Pork Fries are made for those moments. They take golden, double-fried...
Cider Mussels with Celery
There are few seafood dishes I enjoy more than a generous bowl of freshly cooked mussels. They have that wonderful ability to turn a handful...