So I recently cooked a Japanese pork belly and udon noodle broth (recipe will be coming soon) that I really wanted to use pickled Daikon (Japanese radish) in, to add a little sharp freshness. The problem was, the only Daikon I could find was absolutely monstrous and I...
I invested in a pressure cooker (or multi cooker) about 12 months ago and I love it. I gave my old slow cooker away as I found that I preferred the speed of a pressure cooker and the fact that I can brown, cook and simmer in the one pot. I can still use it like a slow...
It is no secret that I love Japanese food. There is cleanliness about it that makes it so unique to other Asian cuisines and this Sesame Beef salad is the perfect example. Using a lean cut of meat, fresh greens, organic soba noodles and a light, zesty, ponzu style...
When we had our firstborn son, my Husband was in his first year of a pretty demanding five year degree. Being the poor Uni student family that we were, I had to get creative with cooking and that is probably where a large portion of my love of cooking came from....
Wow! I loved this warm Asian inspired salad. As with all Asian food it had the perfect balance of hot, salty, sweet and sour as well as the crunch of fresh salad and aromatic herbs. Rib eye cooked to perfection and lightly charred roasted pumpkin completed this...
Having recently returned from another indulgent trip away, I was on the look out for healthy, light meal options. Normally my Husband and I would chow down on a huge 300gm rib eye each but I thought I would have a go at halving our portions. I also thought it would...
I think everyone has their own rendition of this Russian classic that is a whole lot different from the traditional recipe. Mine is no exception and is quite a bit different from the version I grew up with. Admittedly, I was never a huge fan of the...
Holy schamoly these simple, Japanese inspired Green Tea Beef marinated skewers were the absolute gear. My Husband LOVED this meal as it was so tasty, really healthy and just……delicious. Dinner does not need to be boring. With a few pantry ingredients...
You may have realised by now that I am a huge fan of Middle Eastern inspired food. I say ‘inspired’ as the recipes are probably not authentic however, I do believe they have the quintessential flavours of the region. The pistachio, preserved lemon and...
Remember when Stir Fry’s became fashionable? Like back in the late 80’s early 90’s? Prior to that they were definitely a dish that for most people was consumed at the local Chinese/Thai restaurant. For some reason, I recall loading them with...
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed but I am rather a big fan of food. All food. However, given the opportunity, it is the old fashioned classics that I really love, particularly when I bring them up to date with a whopping makeover. Rissoles were a staple...
I have made Hungarian Goulash before and it was delicious but I really wanted to add a few ingredients that are not so traditional. The result was a meltingly tender beef and mushroom stew with oven roasted spiced pumpkin. The pumpkin took this dish to another...
