Juicy prawns (shrimp) cooked on the grill then coated in a spicy garlic lemon butter sauce. Served with rice or crusty bread, this is a showstopper meal. If eating unpeeled prawns or shrimp freaks you out, I understand. They look gnarly and weird but BELIEVE ME, you have never tasted anything so delicious. Even more…
Passionfruit ice box cake
Layers of passionfruit-scented cream, cookies and fresh passionfruit coulis make this passionfruit ice box cake the perfect summer dessert. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Passionfruit. I used fresh passionfruit but you can used canned too. Sugar. Water. Lemon juice. Cream cheese. Mascarpone. Condensed milk. Lemon juice. Cookies….
Crispy chicken thighs with caper sauce
Juicy chicken thighs with perfectly golden, crispy chicken served with lemon caper sauce. So simple but so absolutely delicious. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken thighs. You could use any bone-in, skin-on cut of chicken, the cooking time will just need to be adjusted. Salt and pepper. …
Easy Puff Pastry Blueberry Galette
This blueberry galette made with puff pastry is a super easy dessert that comes together in minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a real treat. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Blueberries. I used fresh but you could also use frozen. No need to thaw. Sugar. Lemon…
Easy marinated cucumber salad
This marinated cucumber salad could not be quicker or easier to throw together. Super simple, delicious & healthy, it’s perfect for casual summer feasting. This cucumber salad is one of the recipes that remind me the most of my mom. My mom’s cucumber salad recipe wasn’t as chunky as my version. She grated the cucumber…
Grilled Tomatoes with Burrata
This simple appetizer is all kinds of delicious. Juicy grilled tomatoes with creamy burrata cheese and fresh basil just screams summer. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Tomatoes. I used a combination of cherry tomatoes and vine tomatoes. Feel free to use any ripe tomatoes you have. Olive…
White Chocolate Pistachio Affogato
Affogato is the perfect fuss-free summer dessert. Served with white chocolate and pistachio ice cream, it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. What is Affogato? Affogato is an Italian dessert where vanilla gelato or ice cream is “drowned” in a shot of espresso. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Pistachio…
Grilled Corn on the cob with hot honey butter
Few things are as delicious as grilled corn on the cob but serve the corn with spicy hot honey butter and it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Corn on the cob. Olive oil. Butter. Honey. Chilli flakes. Salt, to taste. How to grill…
Chicken Pitas with Dill Yogurt Sauce
Juicy paprika-garlic chicken pitas served with creamy dill yogurt sauce is an easy, fast and super delicious meal everyone will love. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken breasts. Boneless thighs can also be used. Olive oil. Smoked paprika. Garlic powder. Oregano. Lemon juice. Salt and pepper. Pitas….
Easy creamy curried macaroni salad
Macaroni salad is the perfect side dish for casual summer eating. This easy creamy curried macaroni salad recipe is a twist on an old classic. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Macaroni. Use any short pasta shape of your choice. Cucumber. Red bell pepper. Red onion. Celery. Can…
Easy Healthy Salad Sandwich
These salad sandwich with herb mayo is the perfect quick and easy lunch recipe. Use any fresh vegetables you have to make a delicious, filling meal. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Bread of your choice. I used a wholegrain sandwich bread. Fresh salad vegetables. Lettuce (or other…
Peri-peri chicken livers
Spicy peri-peri chicken livers is the ultimate quick and easy meal or snack. Chicken livers are cheap and super nutritious. And absolutely delicious too! Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken livers. Butter. Peri-peri sauce. Garlic. Cream. Heavy/whipping cream. Lemon juice. Salt and pepper. How to cook chicken…
Summer Jalapeño Corn Salad
This easy summer corn salad with jalapeño, juicy tomatoes, feta cheese and basil is pure summer goodness with every bite. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Corn. I used fresh corn but frozen corn can be used. Red onion. White onion or spring onion/scallions can be substituted. Tomatoes. I…
Creamy Labneh with Roasted Tomatoes
Creamy homemade labneh served with roasted tomatoes and crusty bread is the easy appetizer or light meal your summer dreams are made of. The creamy labneh is just perfect with the juicy tomatoes. What is labneh? Labneh is a soft cheese made by straining yogurt, allowing all the whey to separate and leaving soft curds…
Easy Lemon Herb Grilled Lamb Ribs
Grilled lamb ribs marinated with garlic, herbs and lemon are savory and absolutely mouthwatering. If you’ve never tried lamb ribs before, now is the time! Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Lamb ribs. I buy lamb riblets/individual ribs as they are much easier to cook than a whole…
Easy Tomato Basil Focaccia Bread
This focaccia bread topped with vine tomatoes, fresh basil and basil oil is delicious and perfect served as a side dish or part of a cheese board. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Focaccia dough. I used my easy focaccia dough recipe. Cherry tomatoes. Fresh basil. Olive oil….
Quick and Easy Lemon Parmesan Cabbage Salad
The easiest cabbage salad with almonds and lemon Parmesan dressing is crunchy, zesty and perfect served with almost any main. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Top tip: Use a cabbage mix from your local grocery store to make this salad super quick and easy. My mix included…
Peri-Peri chicken salad with charred corn
This peri-peri chicken salad recipe is perfect for lunch or a healthy dinner and the spicy peri-peri marinade on the chicken will have you coming back for more. What I love so much about this salad is that the chicken takes all of 5 minutes to cook (if your pan is really hot) and the…
Grilled Greek Chicken Pizza with Feta and Spinach
Extra cheese grilled Greek chicken pizza topped with spinach and feta is the perfect recipe for your next get-together. Total showstopper! Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken breasts. Olive oil. Oregano. Garlic powder. Lemon juice. Salt and pepper. Spinach. Feta cheese. Mozzarella. I used both low moisture…
Creamy Lemon Corn Orecchiette with Basil Pesto
Creamy orecchiette with lemon corn sauce served with basil pesto and fresh basil is like summer in pasta form. Simple perfection. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Red onion. Garlic. Corn on the cob. Frozen corn can be substituted. Chilli flakes. Cream. Heavy/whipping cream. Sour cream. Lemon. Basil…
Easy Grilled Gochujang Chicken
Gochujang chicken drumsticks grilled until caramelized and juicy are finger-licking good. The spicy glaze makes this a guaranteed knock-out. Ingredients Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below. Chicken drumsticks. Thighs or wings can also be used. Gochujang. This Korean chilli paste is fermented so it adds an incredible amount of…