Recipe: Turkey Bolognese

November 15, 2018November 28, 2018Leave a comment

This is such a simple sauce but it’s absolutely delicious. Served with a wide noodle to pick up all those nice chunks of turkey (or chicken or beef or whatever ground meat you end up using) and tomato there’s really something truly delicious about taking good food and making a good meal. You can add some grated Parmesan on top but I found that if seasoned right, the cheese just didn’t have much to add so it’s all about your taste. You can add in more spices or herbs if you want but I found the perfectly paired down flavors packed a nice punch and with just salt and pepper you’re able to really taste the underlying garlic, olive oil, and balsamic. Sometimes life is better when it’s simple.

Turkey Bolognese

Adapted from Delish.com

Recipe: Honey and Apple Challah

September 27, 2018November 30, 2018Leave a comment

A twist on classic challah for Rosh Hashanah or if you just want to impress your friends with what amounts to a very fluffy apple cake, this honey and apple challah is really good with a big cup of hot tea or coffee on a cold day. The honey gives it a nice sweetness without being overwhelming. I only used a single apple but I kind of wanted more apples in it, I might try using apple butter instead of regular butter for extra apple goodness next time.

Honey and Apple Challah

Adapted from Living Sweet Moments

Recipe: Udon Noodles

September 13, 2018November 30, 2018Leave a comment

Udon is shockingly easy to make and without any special tools. It’s less work intensive than making spaghetti and less fussy than any egg pasta and again, it needs nothing more than a rolling pin, 5 minutes of work, and a handful of pantry staples. Works great in a quick soup or dipped in soy sauce on a hot day.

Udon Noodles

Adapted from Steamy Kitchen

Recipe: Cheddar and Chive Muffins

August 30, 2018December 19, 2018Leave a comment

These muffins goes really well with simple soup or just as a snack on their own. They come out light and fluffy despite having a lot of cheese in them and he taste is exactly how’d you expect it. This is also a one bowl wonder so it takes all of 10 minutes to come together and makes a full dozen muffins.

Cheddar Chive Muffins

Adapted from Tara's Multicultural Table

Recipe: Onion Tart

August 16, 2018February 20, 2020Leave a comment

If you wanted a tart with a distilled onion flavor, this is it. I’m always looking for ways to use caramelized onions because they’re so delicious and this might be the ultimate way to use them. It’s the perfect tart with just a hint of sweetness that keeps it tasting fresh.

Onion Tart

Adapted from Smitten Kitchen

Recipe: Salted Cod Balls

June 21, 2018December 24, 2018Leave a comment

I made these for my Eurovision party on account of Eurovision was in Portugal this year and after spending a week there last year I fell in love with salted cod, locally known as bacalhau. While I had to make my own salted cod it doesn’t involve more than just a little time and a lot of salt. You can skip that part if you really want to save time and just make sure to thoroughly salt your mashed potato mixture instead.

Salted Cod Balls

Recipe: Victoria Sponge Cake

May 24, 2018October 24, 2019Leave a comment

This Victoria Sponge Cake recipe is so easy to make gives absolutely delicious results. It’s butter and not too dry and delicious with a healthy heap of cream.

Victoria Sponge Cake

Recipe: Crab Cream Croquettes

May 3, 2018October 1, 20242 Comments

I absolutely adore these. They’re pretty simple to make and you can use real lump crab, canned crab or surimi (krabstick) to make them. Personally I usually use surimi because it’s cheap and easy. These can be eaten plain but they also go well with a variety of dipping sauces and you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for an easy lunch or dinner.

Crab Cream Croquettes

Adapted from Japan Centre

Recipe: Chicken Tamale Pie

April 26, 2018August 6, 2024Leave a comment

This was delicious and it was just about the ugliest thing I have made in ages. In the future I would probably add some jalapenos and pickled red onions on top but this was a big hit as is.

Chicken Tamale Pie

Adapted from Or Whatever You Do

Recipe: Goat Cheese, Pesto, Tomato Tart

April 19, 2018March 3, 2021Leave a comment

This is a pretty simple recipe though it takes more time to come together then I thought it should. The result is absolutely spectacular though and worth the effort. I’d suggest using really good goat cheese and the freshest tomatoes you can find because there’s no hiding behind bad ingredients here.

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