Turmeric Mylk
I would never say no to turmeric mylk… unless it cost money. Over the years I have perfected my ultimate cup, I love mine slightly spicy from the ginger, and all the hints of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon etc… lingering after I’ve drunk it.
Watercress Potato Soup
I normally don’t like thick-er soups, but this is one I make an exception for. Healthy, dairy-free and terribly easy to make this watercress potato soup is here to soothe you.
Recipe-less Pounded Fried Chicken Thigh
I don’t know any meat eaters that don’t like fried chicken. Making it at home is a TASK, that’s why I made this seriously quick ( 5 minute cook time) and simple ‘recipe’ so satiate your fried chicken needs. As goes with recipe-less, no measurements are needed, and you can go as wild or reserved as you want.
Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am a huge fan of choc chip cookies, and decided to create my own with the addition of tahini and sesame seeds. This recipe is perfectly balanced has crispy edges and a gooey middle.
Tuna Empanadas
It’s all about pantry staples. These empanadas are the perfect parcels to have- whether its for a picnic, a snack, or part of your meal, they are absolutely delicious and incredibly easy to make.
Tomato Anchovy Spaghetti
Whether you love or hate anchovies, you’ll probably love this recipe. It might seem like a lot of anchovy filets you’re adding in but they create a delicious umami base for the tomato sauce which brings it to a whole other level.
6 Tips - How to store and use up produce
Sadly, there are tonnes of food thrown away everyday around the world, and sometimes that food can be rescued. I’ve found out ways to lengthen the shelf life of produce, and minimising as much waste as I can. These tips and tricks are easy to implement, and your wallet will thank you later.
Rice Pudding
I grew up eating Peruvian rice pudding. After years of not having it I had a craving and came up with this recipe based on my memories of how it tasted in my youth. This recipe is a healthier alternative to other rice puddings out there and so extremely easy to make.
‘Nduja Bucatini
The first time I had ‘nduja it changed my life- dramatic, but it is one of my favourite cured meat products on the market. When I found a place where I could actually buy the ‘nduja itself, I bought some and thats when I started masking ‘nduja pasta. That was 4 years ago, and the recipe hasn’t changed. It’s one of my favourites, a go-to whenever I want to treat myself to a home-cooked meaty dish that takes little to no time.
Stores are empty- what should I get during the pandemic?
With the pandemic going on, we see a lot of panic shoppers. Because of this, most supermarket shelves are empty, and we can’t go on with our usual shop. I’m here to help you find your ingredients as well as help smaller businesses not go out of business. Let’s keep our minds sane, feed ourselves and keep healthy.
Mussels Arrabbiata
Mussels in tomato broth is one of my favourite seafood dishes. Forget the pasta, give me a huge bowl with loads of crusty bread to mop up all the sauce. I love this dish since it takes little to no time to make, but it looks so impressive. Whether its date night or a lazy weekday night, whipping this delicious dish up takes no time.
Mung Bean Dal
On a cold rainy day in summer, all I could think about was the Dishoom house black dal. After months of not eating it I had completely forgotten how it tasted, but I decided to go along with my gut and create a dish inspired by it. I don’t mean to brag, but the end result has changed my view on the Dishoom dish.. I think it’s way better- different, but still reminiscent of the OG dish.
5 tips for Better Food Shopping
Majority of the time we aren’t in control about how things are packaged in store, after trial and error I’ve found ways that help me minimise on waste and help me shop more eco-friendly even in the major supermarkets.
Lamb Ragu Rigatoni
My favourite special occasion meal is lamb ragu pasta. I don’t often cook meat, and pasta may seem a little boring for an occasion meal, but this is one of my favourite recipes. Its fool and fail-proof, so no matter your cooking level-you will not mess this up. This ragu is as simple as can be- set it and forget about it, and in 1.5 hours a beautiful sauce will come together.
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Risotto
Eating loads of cheesy risotto isn’t the healthiest thing on earth, especially if like me you’re eating it once a week… I tried to find a way to make it healthier by substituting the parmesan for a dairy-free ‘cheesy’ sauce. After trial and error, I came up with this super creamy and delicious vegan risotto! If it’s vegan it’s healthy right?
Fluffy & light Pancakes
Pancakes have always been my go-to sweet brunch option. I ended up creating super fluffy American style pancakes that are easy and quick to make. As usual, I like my recipes to be as versatile as possible- so you can absolutely use this as a base and make blueberry pancakes, cinnamon swirl, choc chip etc… The pancake itself isn’t super sweet so you can go as wild as you want to when it comes to the syrupy and sweet toppings
City break - Eat your heart out in Istanbul
Istanbul has been one of my favourite cities for so long- rich in history, and obviously, tonnes of great food. In this post I share with you my 3 favourite areas of Istanbul and where to eat and buy food souvenirs. Travel and treat yourself.
Seasonal cooking & eating
Most of us walk into a supermarket and the same produce is there for us to buy, no matter the time of year. Understanding what produce is in season is the biggest game changer you can bring into your cooking, and a great way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Recipe-less Egg Sarnie
Recipe-less recipes. Here to teach you how to rely on your intuition, instead of strict measurements given to you. Starting out with a simple, but elevated open face creamy egg sandwich.
Chickpea & Veg Coconut Curry
This chickpea coconut stew is the most versatile, and seasonal-less dish you can make. Because of it’s delicate flavours the stew can be eaten in summer as well as in winter, adding whatever seasonal hard veg you may have.
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