Grilled eggplant marinated in a spicy garlic and herb marinade is a delicious, gluten-free addition to any antipasto platter or cheese board. I made a big batch of this marinated eggplant recipe for my birthday dinner a few weeks ago as part of a grazing table I set up. Even though the table was weighed…
Easy Greek Sheet Pan Chicken with Potatoes
One of our favorite family dinners, this easy Greek sheet pan chicken with potatoes, olives and feta cheese is a must-make! Sheet pan meals, how I love thee. Minimal prep, easy clean-up and effortlessly feeding a crowd? Yes please! I also love how versatile they are and you can easily throw in any vegetables you…
Zucchini Involtini
This zucchini involtini recipe is the perfect way to celebrate in-season zucchini. Stuffed with herbed ricotta, it’s a vegetarian and gluten-free dinner dream. Ingredients needed Zucchini/Courgette. Olive oil. Ricotta cheese. I used creamy ricotta. Ricotta salata can also work but you might need to add a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese to add…
Easy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Crispy and chewy, these easy oatmeal breakfast cookies are stuffed with nuts, seeds and chocolate and make a delicious breakfast treat. Ingredients needed Butter. You could use half butter, half almond butter/cashew butter/sunflower seed butter to add more flavor. Brown sugar. Any sugar can be substituted. Maple syrup or honey could make the mixture a little…
20 minute Lemon Zucchini Pasta with Whipped Goat’s cheese
20 minutes is all that stands between you and this glorious bowl of creamy lemon zucchini pasta with whipped goat’s cheese and fresh basil. Ingredients needed Olive oil. Onion. Fresh garlic cloves. Zucchini. Cream. Lemon zest + juice. Pasta. I used spaghetti but any pasta shape of your choice will work with this recipe. Basil, to…
Easy Baked Chicken Legs
Perfectly juicy baked chicken legs is an easy and delicious recipe. Perfect as a quick lunch or dinner served with sides of your choice. Ingredients needed Chicken legs/chicken drumsticks. Any cut of chicken (chicken breast, chicken wings, whole chicken legs) will work but drumsticks are great since they are so juicy and tender and cook faster…
One pan creamy chicken with bacon and leeks
You’re going to love this one-pan creamy chicken recipe with bacon, leeks and mustard. Quick, easy and perfect for busy weeknights. Ingredients needed Chicken thighs. I used bone-in chicken thighs but any cut of chicken will work. Bacon. Leeks. Fresh garlic cloves. Fresh thyme. Dried thyme can be substituted. Dijon mustard. White wine. Alternatively use…
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
You’re going to love this Chicken Parmesan sandwich with crispy, juicy chicken topped with rich tomato sauce and mozzarella on crusty bread with basil pesto mayonnaise. It’s the ultimate sandwich! Ingredients needed For the Chicken Parmesan Chicken breasts. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts but boneless thighs will also work. Flour. Eggs. Panko breadcrumbs. Seasoning:…
Garam Masala Chicken Schnitzel
Crispy chicken schnitzel flavored with Garam Masala is a delicious dinner recipe served with butter chicken sauce and rice. Classic chicken Schnitzel is breaded chicken, fried until crisp and golden. I decided to spice up this version by adding aromatic Garam Masala. Taking inspiration from Katsu Chicken, I also served it with rice and curry…
Easy healthy banana oat waffles
These easy healthy banana oat waffles are the perfect breakfast recipe for busy mornings. Refined sugar free and full of goodness, they are delicious served with fresh fruit and a drizzle of honey. These healthy easy banana oat waffles have upped my breakfast game big time. Because honestly, who has time during rushed mornings to…
Roasted garlic olive oil bread dip
This roasted garlic olive oil bread dip is a fantastic, easy appetizer. Perfect for when you need to feed a crowd or need a delicious snack. Ingredients needed Fresh Garlic. Use whole heads of garlic. Extra-virgin Olive oil. Chilli flakes/red pepper flakes. Oregano. Other dried herbs like thyme, rosemary, parsley, sage or basil will also work…
Easy Steak Tagliata
Thin slices of perfectly cooked fillet/beef tenderloin dressed in an aromatic sundried tomato, garlic and soy dressing makes this steak tagliata the easy, make-ahead recipe that is as perfect for a quick dinner as it is for entertaining. I had a version of this beef tagliata recipe at a friend’s birthday lunch recently and fell…
Easy sticky lamb ribs
Baked lamb ribs in a sticky, Asian-inspired glaze is a delicious dinner or easy snack recipe. The glaze is super sticky making the ribs irresistible. Ingredients Lamb ribs might not be a super easy cut of meat to find but any butcher that sells lamb will be able to give you lamb ribs. I prefer…
Easy pasta al limone with shrimp
You’re going to love this pasta al limone with sautéed shrimp. A classic Italian pasta dish, it’s the perfect easy and delicious dinner recipe and comes together in less than 30 minutes. Ingredients needed The lemon pasta sauce couldn’t be simpler and requires only a few ingredients. You can of course serve the pasta as…
Garlic Rosemary Grilled Lamb Chops
These grilled lamb chops flavored with rosemary and garlic then cooked until golden and juicy over flames are out-of-this-world delicious. Ingredients needed Lamb chops. I used rib chops but lamb loin chops can also be used. Olive oil. Fresh herbs: I used fresh rosemary and dried oregano but other herbs like thyme, parsley or mint can…
Make-ahead freezer breakfast sandwiches
These easy sausage and egg breakfast sandwiches are great to meal-prep ahead and keep in the freezer for busy weekday mornings. Ingredients needed Ground pork / Pork mince. If you’d prefer to keep this recipe pork-free, substitute with beef. Ground beef / Beef mince. Eggs. English muffins. Cheese. Slices of cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Monterey Jack…
Spinach Pesto Pasta with garlic butter chicken
You’ll love this fresh spinach pesto pasta served with juicy garlic butter chicken bites. It’s a great weeknight dinner recipe the entire family will love. Ingredients needed For the homemade pesto Baby spinach. Fresh basil leaves. Fresh garlic gloves. Nuts. Pine nuts, almonds, cashews or pecan nuts are all good options. Parmesan cheese. Extra-virgin olive…
Lemon curd whipped cream cake
Light and fluffy layers of lemon-scented cake sandwiched with homemade lemon curd and sweetened whipped cream. This whipped cream cake recipe is the perfect tea time treat or dessert. Ingredients needed For the lemon curd Fresh lemon juice. Lemon zest. Egg yolks. Sugar. Butter. For the cake Eggs. Caster sugar. Oil. I used canola oil. Flour. Cake…
Harissa lamb meatballs
These lamb meatballs flavored with homemade harissa paste are aromatic, juicy and just a little spicy. They are perfect for dinner served with flatbread, yogurt sauce and sliced cucumber. Ingredients needed Lamb mince/ground lamb. You can make these meatballs with ground beef too. Harissa paste. I like using homemade harissa paste but you can use…
Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Crispy, homemade chicken nuggets are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Who could resist crunchy, golden nuggets of joy?! No one, that’s who! Listen, I know chicken nuggets are traditionally known to be kids’ food. THESE nuggets though? Of course kids will love them but when I made these for the…
Grilled Peruvian Chicken and rice bowls with Green Sauce
You’re going to love this juicy grilled Peruvian Chicken served with Aji Verde (green sauce) and rice. Such a simple dinner recipe but absolutely packed with flavor. What is Peruvian Chicken? Peruvian Chicken or Pollo a la Brasa is an aromatic, spiced chicken dish. The chicken is traditionally cooked rotisserie-style or over the fire but…