Easy cheese and tomato pasta bake for nights where you want something delicious and comforting to eat but can’t be bothered to spend ages in the kitchen. Ingredients needed I often use my roasted tomato sauce recipe for this pasta bake too but I’ve included a simple tomato sauce recipe here too. Olive oil. Onion. …
Easy Creamy Seafood Curry
If you’re a seafood lover, you are going to LOVE this creamy seafood curry recipe. It is so easy to make (and you can use any seafood you like) and is absolutely delicious served with rice for a cozy dinner. Ingredients needed This recipe is really simple to make. Although I’m sharing my favorite curry…
Easy Bacon Meatballs with Creamy Polenta
These savory bacon meatballs are so juicy and delicious served over creamy polenta. Such a cozy, warming comfort food meal and so simple to make. Ingredients needed The addition of cooked bacon to these meatballs not only ensures they are incredibly succulent but also adds great flavor, along with the Italian herbs and fresh garlic….
Honey Oat Bread
This honey oat bread recipe is super easy to make and delivers a loaf rich with flavor and texture. The rolled oats and honey make this bread perfect for serving with soup, stews and chili. Ingredients needed Flour. I used bread flour but you can substitute half of the flour with wholewheat flour if preferred….
Cheese-Stuffed Garlic Naan
Soft and pillowy garlic naan stuffed with cheese and chilli flakes is the melty side dish every curry needs. It’s pretty fabulous on its own as a snack too! Ingredients needed Flour. I used 00-flour but bread or all-purpose flour will also work. Instant yeast. Salt. Sugar. Plain yogurt. I use full fat Greek yogurt. Baking…
Butter chicken curry
Tender chicken cooked in a rich, fragrant tomato-based curry sauce makes the perfect butter chicken. Perfect served with steamed rice and naan bread. Ingredients needed Chicken. I used boneless skinless chicken breasts but boneless chicken thighs are also delicious. Yogurt. I used plain Greek yogurt but you could use low fat too. Spices: Garam Masala,…
Creamy cauliflower pasta with bacon
We love this creamy cauliflower pasta recipe served with crispy bacon and fried sage leaves. It’s a delicious, easy weeknight dinner but is elevated enough to serve at a dinner party or when you want to impress. Ingredients needed Cauliflower. I used fresh cauliflower but frozen will work too. Olive oil. Chicken broth/chicken stock. Vegetable…
Creamed spinach stuffed butternut squash
Cheesy creamed spinach stuffed butternut squash is a delicious, crowd pleasing side dish or vegetarian main. It’s creamy, cheese and absolutely irresistible. Spinach and butternut squash are two vegetables that are widely served in South Africa. Most chain restaurants serve these two as their vegetable side dish options and I have never complained. Because I LOVE…
Creamy Bacon Mushroom Gnocchi Soup
You’re going to love this creamy gnocchi soup with bacon and mushrooms. It’s the coziest dinner recipe and perfect for chilly evenings. Ingredients needed Onion. Bacon. I used streaky bacon but any bacon will work. Mushrooms. Fresh thyme. Fresh garlic cloves. Flour. Chicken broth/chicken stock. Cream. Heavy cream/whipping cream. Gnocchi. I always use store-bought gnocchi…
Creamy Broccoli Soup with Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese
If you love tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich, you HAVE to try this creamy broccoli soup recipe served with garlic bread grilled cheese. The soup is light and delicious and the grilled cheese flavored with garlic and oregano is just the cherry on top. Ingredients needed For the soup Butter. Olive oil/avocado oil…
Honey Sriracha chicken meatballs
Juicy honey sriracha chicken meatballs in a savory, spicy sauce is a delicious and easy dinner recipe. Served with steamed rice and greens, it’s a great family meal. Ingredients needed Ground chicken/chicken mince. Breadcrumbs. I used fresh breadcrumbs but you can use half the amount of dried breadcrumbs. Eggs. Fresh garlic cloves. Green onion/spring onions. …
Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
Crispy chicken schnitzel is easy to make and delicious. Panko-crusted and fried until golden, it is the perfect family dinner recipe. Chicken Schnitzel is a constant in our lives. Juicy chicken breast breaded in flavorsome Panko bread crumbs and fried until golden has got to be one of life’s simplest pleasures. And it’s one we…
Brown sugar cinnamon banana bread
This banana bread recipe is by far my most-loved version. Classic banana bread spiced up with cinnamon and soft brown sugar delivers a loaf so good, you won’t be able to stop at just one slice. Guaranteed! Ingredients needed Banana bread is famous for being a quick recipe to throw together with ingredients you already…
Easy Ravioli Lasagna
This easy ravioli lasagna recipe with layers of store-bought ravioli, rich bolognese sauce and béchamel is the ultimate comforting dinner recipe. It’s great to prepare ahead and perfect served on chilly nights. Ingredients needed This ravioli lasagna is a great way to use up leftover bolognese sauce. I often double or even triple up the…
Easy Cheesy Patty Melt
Juicy beef, aged cheese and caramelized onions with mushrooms make this Patty Melt recipe a total winner. It’s the perfect comfort food lunch recipe and is great as a fuss-free dinner for the family. A guaranteed crowd pleaser. Ingredients needed Ground beef / beef mince. I used an 80/20 beef to fat ratio as I…
Easy Garlic Butter Sauce
This homemade garlic butter sauce recipe is super simple to make and absolutely irresistible. Perfect served over anything from fish and seafood to pasta and vegetables. We all need a few fail-safe sauce recipes in our recipe repertoire that turn boring everyday ingredients into showstoppers. This garlic butter sauce is exactly that. All you need…
Easy creamy lemon-garlic mushroom pasta
Easy lemon garlic mushroom pasta recipe is perfect for mushroom lovers. It’s great for busy weeknights or when you just need to curl up on the couch with a bowl of creamy pasta. This is an absolute fail-safe staple in my cooking repertoire and the best mushroom pasta recipe, ever! It’s the kind of…
Spaghetti Carbonara with Prosciutto Crumbs
What’s better than a plate of creamy Spaghetti Carbonara? Doubling up on the porky goodness and serving the pasta scattered with crispy prosciutto crumbs. The toasted bread crumbs not only add incredible flavor but also great texture in every bite. Ingredients needed Although Carbonara is simply irresistible when served on its own, I like mixing…
Pepperoni Pan Pizza
Pan pizza cooked in a cast iron pan is crispy, cheesy and utterly irresistible. It’s also a great, easy way to make pizza at home.\ Ingredients needed For the pizza dough I used homemade dough for this pan pizza recipe but you can easily use store-bought dough instead. Flour. I used 00-flour but bread flour…
Roasted Chicken Thighs with White Wine Garlic Sauce
Juicy roasted chicken thighs cooked in a delicious white wine garlic sauce is the perfect, simple dinner recipe. Served with fluffy rice and greens of your choice, it’s a great family meal. Ingredients needed Chicken. I used bone-in, skin on chicken thighs but you can use any chicken pieces. Skin on chicken is best for…
How to make easy roasted tomato sauce
This easy homemade roasted tomato sauce recipe is the perfect way to preserve flavorful tomatoes into a versatile, delicious sauce. Ingredients needed Tomatoes. This sauce is undoubtedly the best when made with ripe summer tomatoes. Use a variety to get the most flavor into your sauce. However, you can still make this with canned whole…