Ginger Miso Slow-Cooked Beef Short Ribs
Short ribs never fail to be one of my favourite dishes. They come out perfect every single time, and this dish is no different. The Asian flavours soak into the meat while it is slow-cooked until the meat falls apart. The miso gives it an umami depth, while the ginger and garlic give it a warm aromatic kick. You want to serve this with some rice to soak up all of the delicious sauce.
Chili Crisp Rainbow Carrot Salad
I was not fully convinced about chili crisp and was very late to jump onto the bandwagon, but now I fully get it and can’t stop putting it on everything. It’s more than just chili- there’s so much flavour packed in that tiny jar. It works so perfectly with this carrot salad. It packs a slight punch, while the vinegar keeps it bright, and the carrot ribbons stay crunchy and soak up all of the flavour from the marinade.
Creamy Lobster Tagliatelle
A creamy bowl of creamy lobster tagliatelle is just the perfect date night dinner, if you ask me. The trick is to not overcook the lobster so it doesn’t become rubbery, but to use the shells to give the cream sauce all of the delicious lobster flavour. This pasta has surprisingly few ingredients, but packs a lot of flavour.
Prawn Sesame Brioche Burgers with a Chili Crisp Carrot Salad
These are so fresh and vibrant with ginger, garlic, and spring onions chopped up in the patties; the bun is smeared with a lime, soy, and yogurt sauce; and the burger is topped with microgreens and a chili crisp rainbow carrot salad. These are perfect for a fresh lunch in the summer.
Charred Tomatillo Salsa
I recently discovered tomatillos, and I needed to make a salsa with them. They are sour, citrusy, and tangy and are great when roasted or charred and blended to make a delicious, bright salsa. Serve this with nachos or as a topping to your Mexican bowl.
Roasted Soy, Balsamic, & Mustard Beef Tri-Tip
This tri-tip recipe is so easy to make and is so packed with flavour, I guarantee your guests will love it. It needs to marinade for at least 4 hours, so that’s honestly the hardest part, the wait, but otherwise it just needs a quick sear and roast before slicing up and serving with the reduced marinade as the sauce. The perfect Sunday roast if you ask me…
Charred Ginger Soy Bok Choy
If you’ve never tried bok choy before, I would highly recommend this underrated vegetable. It has a mild, almost sweet flavour, and has a beautiful crisp crunch to it. Cooked right, it can easily be the star of the show, and I think this recipe does that.
It’s charred in a pan, then cooked with ginger, garlic, and a medley of Asian sauces. Topped with sesame seeds, and it’s well on its way to becoming your new favourite Asian side dish.
Healthy Orange Chicken
Who doesn’t love orange chicken? To make a healthier version of this beloved zesty takeout dish, I pan-fry the chicken instead of battering and frying them, and there are also a ton of veggies in this dish. It’s a great weeknight dinner that the whole family will love!
Beef Samosas
This is something that I loved to eat growing up. These are crispy on the outside, baked until golden, and filled with a perfectly spiced beef filling. They are a great snack, and are baked instead of fried, so they are healthier for you. Pair them with a peach or mango chutney, or a mint yoghurt dipping sauce.
Italian Tomato Bruschetta
This is one of those things that you can throw together quickly if you need an appetiser or side for your meal, and it comes out perfect every time. You won’t believe how much flavour is in these! It’s one of my favourite ways to use fresh tomatoes and basil, and it’s always a crowd-pleaser.
Thai Cashew Chicken
This is seriously the best Thai cashew chicken I’ve ever had. This dish has been a firm favourite when ordering takeout for a long time, and now I can finally say that “we have cashew chicken at home” because this is better than takeout. It’s saucy, nutty, and full of fresh, crunchy veg and tender chicken strips. Next time you are thinking about ordering in, try making this instead.
Kale Saag Paneer
Paneer is an Indian cheese that is fairly hard and doesn’t melt. It is so delicious, especially in a saag paneer dish. This is my version of it, where I also used some kale to bulk up on the greens. It gives a massive boost of dark leafy greens to your diet in one dish.
Roasted Beetroot Garlic Hummus
I love a vibrantly coloured dip, and this one is so beautiful and tastes divine! The beets and garlic are roasted, which caramelises their natural sugars, adding a new depth of flavour to this dip. It is creamy, a bright pink, and perfect for dipping carrot and celery sticks into for a light snack.
Tomato, Cucumber, & Basil Salad
This is such a simple salad, but it is a celebration of how tasty tomatoes and cucumbers can be. They are cut into bite-sized pieces, then tossed with basil, olive oil and apple cider vinegar and seasoned with salt and pepper, and that’s honestly all that they need. Using colourful baby tomatoes gives a beautiful pop of colour. It makes for a perfect side salad for a lovely summer lunch.
Steamed Ricepaper Prawn Dumplings
These dumplings are so delicious and such a lovely starter or side dish. They are steamed and made with ricepaper, so they are a healthier alternative to other dumplings. If you are intimidated by making dumplings, don’t be! Give it a try and see how easy it is to make these prawn dumplings at home.
Sticky Miso Maple Roasted Beetroot
These are sticky, sweet, and full of umami flavour from the miso maple sauce. The beetroot is roasted until tender, which caramelises its natural sugars, then it is tossed in the miso maple sauce, making it sticky and even more delicious. If you don’t love beets, give this recipe a try, and I can almost guarantee that you will love them.
Roasted Garlic Tzatziki
This roasted garlic tzatziki is so delicious and pairs so well with almost any Greek or Mediterranean dish. Scoop it up with some fresh pita, spoon it on your plate as a dip for some chicken, or slather it in a wrap- it works so well with many dishes! It’s fresh, minty, creamy, and so easy to make.
Greek Moussaka
This is a dish that embodies a labour of love. It takes a bit of time and energy to make it, but it is worth every ounce of energy once you take that first bite. It is so full of flavour, perfectly balanced between creamy and meaty, and makes for the perfect comfort meal. It’s a traditional Greek dish, and this is the closest I’ve managed to get it to the Moussaka we had when we visited Crete. It’s also one of those perfect dishes to make double of, then keep in the freezer for a day when you want some comfort food instantly.
Lemon Yogurt Grilled Chicken
Chicken thighs grilled on the BBQ are the best way to cook them (in my opinion). The skin gets all charred and crispy, the marinade keeps the meat succulent and juicy, and there is no way to beat the flame-grilled taste. These chicken thighs are marinated in a herby lemon yogurt sauce overnight, then grilled to perfection. A lovely dish for a summer dinner outside.
Marinated Tomato & Burrata Salad with a Cherry Dressing
This is such a fresh salad, perfect as a side dish for a steak, or as a meal of its own! The tomatoes are marinated with oil and herbs, the arugula is tossed in a cherry dressing, and the burrata is bursting with creamy stracciatella. The homemade cherry dressing brings a beautiful sweetness that pairs well with the creamy burrata.