Cinnamon and pecans are always a good idea. Add them to soft, fluffy monkey bread and you have an absolute winner on your hands. What is monkey bread? Monkey bread is a recipe made with soft, enriched dough balls, rolled in butter and cinnamon sugar before being baked until golden and delicious. It is often…
Curried Sausage Rolls
Juicy, curried beef filling encased in buttery, flaky pastry. I mean, what more could you ask for. These sausage rolls are a guaranteed hit! My inspiration for this recipe was South African Bobotie. Bobotie is kind of South Africa’s version of meatloaf. Spiced meat is baked with an egg custard topping and it’s one of SA’s national…
Easy cheesy corn beer bread
This easy, cheesy beer bread with fresh corn is simply delicious. It’s the perfect side dish for everything from grilled meat to a comforting chili or stew. Beer bread is one of those recipes absolutely everyone loves. It’s also fantastic because bread baking doesn’t get easier than this. Mix all the ingredients in one bowl…
Vegetarian lasagna with basil pesto and ricotta
Vegetarian lasagna layered with creamy ricotta, aromatic tomato and vegetable sauce and mozzarella cheese is the perfect meat free dinner recipe. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Onion. Mushroom. Eggplant. Aubergine/Brinjals. Garlic. Crushed tomatoes / Chopped tomatoes. Herbs: I used oregano and thyme. Rosemary, basil, sage and parsley are…
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 recipe at a friend’s birthday lunch recently and fell head-over-heels in…
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 Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken legs. Chicken drumsticks. Olive oil. Lemon juice. Chilli flakes. Smoked paprika. Fresh garlic. Oregano. Thyme. Salt and…
Lemon Broccoli Ricotta Gnocchi
Light and fluffy ricotta gnocchi in a silky lemon broccoli sauce is the perfect vegetarian dinner and so good, you’ll want to lick your plate. If you like gnocchi, you’re going to LOVE this version. It’s easier and dare I say, even more delicious! Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe…
Easy Sheet pan Harissa Chicken
Juicy harissa chicken is delicious baked with sweet potatoes and red onion to make an easy and tasty sheet pan dinner. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Harissa paste. Honey. Lemon juice. Salt. Sweet potatoes. Red onion. Chicken thighs. Bone-in, skin-on thighs. Leg portions will also work. How…
Spicy Miso Soup with Poached Chicken and Noodles
Spicy miso soup is the perfect comfort meal for chilly days. The aromatic, flavorsome broth is perfect with poached chicken and noodles. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken stock or broth. Miso paste. Soy sauce. Use Tamari or Coconut Aminos as substitute. Lemon juice. Red onion. Garlic…
Crispy sesame chicken
Level up a take-out favorite by making this crispy sesame chicken in easy sticky sauce at home. Add rice or noodles for a delicious family dinner. What is sesame chicken Sesame chicken is a dish very popular in the United States, often found in Chinese restaurants. Sesame chicken consists of chicken breast coated in egg…
10-minute lemon garlic sautéed broccolini
This recipe for 10-minute sautéed broccolini flavored with garlic, lemon and chilli flakes is a delicious and easy side dish. What is broccolini? Broccolini or baby broccoli is a long stemmed hybrid of broccoli. It is much easier to cook and prepare than broccoli as it needs very little prep and cooks very quickly. It’s…
Spinach artichoke pasta bake
Pasta bake recipes are perfect to make ahead and this creamy spinach artichoke pasta bake is delicious as a vegetarian dinner. Ingredients Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Onion. Garlic. Butter. Spinach. I used fresh but you can use frozen too. Just allow to thaw and squeeze out excess…
Easy Creamy Cajun Salmon
Cajun salmon cooked in creamy garlic herb sauce is the most delicious 15 minute, one pan dinner recipe. Weeknight dinner, sorted! Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Salmon. I used skin-on salmon fillets. Any fish can be substituted. Olive oil. Cajun seasoning. Butter. Garlic. Chilli flakes. Parsley. Dill….
Easy Butter Chickpea Curry
If you love butter chicken, you’re going to love this creamy butter chickpea curry. This super aromatic curry takes less than 20 minutes to make which makes it the best healthy weeknight dinner recipe. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chickpeas. Butter + Vegetable oil. Use vegan butter…
One pan ginger chicken and rice
Easy, aromatic and perfect for dinner. This easy ginger chicken and rice recipe served with simple soy dressing is a weeknight dinner dream. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken thighs. I used bone-in, skin-on thighs but you can use deboned thighs or breasts too. Vegetable oil. Fresh ginger. …
The Best Breakfast Recipes
The best breakfast recipes from simple smoothies to breakfast for a crowd. Every recipe you need to get your day started. Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day but the one I hate preparing the most. I am not exactly a morning person and the thought of cooking an elaborate meal (especially…
How to make easy roasted tomato sauce
This easy roasted tomato sauce recipe is the perfect way to preserve flavorful tomatoes into a versatile, delicious sauce. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Tomatoes. This sauce is undoubtedly the best when made with ripe, seasonal tomatoes. Use a variety to get the most flavor into your…
How to make Harissa paste
Making your own Harissa paste is incredibly easy and once you taste it, you won’t be able to stop using it. Perfect as a marinade for meat or a fiery dressing for roasted vegetables. What is Harissa? Harissa is a North-African chilli paste/sauce that consists of peppers, garlic, spices like coriander seeds, paprika, cumin, caraway…
Salmon en Croute with Dill Cream Sauce
Crispy, buttery puff pastry folded around succulent salmon and spinach makes this salmon en croute the ultimate showstopper dinner. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Baby spinach. Garlic. Lemon juice. Puff pastry. Salmon. Beaten egg. Salt and pepper. For the dill cream sauce: Butter. Garlic. Cream. Heavy/Whipping. Lemon…
Spaghetti al limone with chicken meatballs
Creamy Spaghetti al Limone served with juicy chicken meatballs is the kind of dinner recipe our family just loves. Easy and delicious! Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. For the meatballs: Ground chicken/chicken mince. Breadcrumbs. Fresh or dried can be used. Egg yolk. Fresh parsley. Thyme. Rosemary. Garlic….
Easy Shrimp Vodka Sauce Pasta
This easy pasta recipe with shrimp vodka sauce is a delicious dinner recipe and can be in the table in less than 30 minutes. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. For the Vodka sauce: Olive oil. Onion. Garlic. Chilli flakes. Oregano. Vodka. The vodka adds a sharp brightness…