I always find it odd when adults say they don't like salad. Perhaps they just haven't had any exciting ones? Well this salad has vodka and fire and spicy chorizo and it's easy to throw together in a pinch, so I would say it's about as exciting as a salad gets. What I really like... Continue Reading →
Spaghetti with Herbs and White Wine Butter Sauce
The great irony of this website is that a lot of the recipes on here (and this will be a continuing trend) are for things that I cook for myself when I don't want to cook. This spaghetti dish is as simple as it gets. It's butter, lemon, white wine and a few herbs, tossed quickly in... Continue Reading →
Sesame Chicken with Coconut Rice
Sometimes when I cook, I like to experiment and try new and exciting things. Other times, I don't want to think at all. I just want to put some things in a pan for a little while and then sit down and enjoy it not long after. This sesame chicken recipe is for those other... Continue Reading →
Simple Chunky Minestrone Soup
Minestrone soup is a lot of things. It has a sharpness from the tomato, a herby fragrance from the oregano and parsley and a wholesome freshness brought in by the mountains of chunky vegetables. I love minestrone soup (my girlfriend loves it even more) for a number of reasons. First of all, it is simple.... Continue Reading →
Kachumber Salad
Kachumber is a versatile Indian side salad that is incredibly easy to put together and packs a lot of tangy flavour and spice. It works as a perfect side for curries, as a salad on its own or in place of a salsa. What I love about Indian curries is how rich and strong they... Continue Reading →
Udon Noodles with Kombu and Taiwanese Bok Choy
I've always had a huge fondness for noodles and for simple food, so udon has quickly become one of my favourite meals to slap together when I forget to prepare something in advance. The kombu dashi broth gives the dish a comforting warmth and a gorgeous umami flavour. I use dried kombu for this recipe,... Continue Reading →
Tabbouleh with Cranberry Raisins and Sumac
Tabbouleh might be one of my favourite side dishes. It's all fresh herbs and vibrant colours. I love the complex flavour profile you get from the sweetness of the nutmeg and cranberry raisins and the sour punch of the lemon. As an apprentice, tabbouleh was a great way to learn how to balance flavours and... Continue Reading →
Ricotta Gnocchi with Pancetta, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
The thing I love most about cooking is the satisfaction of creating something. There's a wonderful feeling of the flow from idea to conception in the kitchen and making gnocchi really exemplifies that for me. There's something about the shaping of the dough and the cutting and rolling of the little gnocchi balls that makes for a... Continue Reading →
Moroccan Eggplant-Stuffed Lamb Saddle with Red Wine Reduction
When people think of lamb, they’re generally drawn to the chops or the fillets, perhaps a leg for a roast or a shank for a warm winter soup. Unfortunately, a cut that is often overlooked is the lamb saddle. A middle cut, the saddle contains both loins of the animal and can be used as... Continue Reading →