Sharing small plates of food is without a doubt my favourite way to eat. A stroll into London’s Chinatown for an afternoon grazing on basket upon basket of steamed dumplings bursting with delightful fillings washed down with tiny cups of Jasmine tea is how I wish every weekend could start. I’m a sucker for anything…
Thai green curry noodle soup
The story of my life for the past few months has been: wake up, work, home late, eat, sleep, repeat. It’s not within my DNA to pop a ready meal in the microwave. Growing up in a typically large Vietnamese household where my mum made practically every meal from scratch – the thought of such…
Curried chickpeas
If you’re after a quick and tasty vegetable side dish or looking for a way to spice up your lunchbox, this is IT! Deliciously spiced curried chickpeas make a great accompaniment to grilled meat or fish or just a superb addition to a meat-free meal, all in lightening bolt time. No doubt the ingredients list…
Rhubarb & almond loaf
This Hummingbird rhubarb and almond loaf recipe was born to stand out in an afternoon tea line up. It’s incredibly moist, well spiced and the stewed rhubarb adds just the right balance of sweetness and tang. It’s such a simple recipe and I always take great enjoyment in sprinkling the delicate flaked almonds onto the cake…
Cookies and cream ice cream
Happy Easter folks! I’m celebrating the occasion with my trusted, fail-safe vanilla ice cream recipe. This makes a brilliant base recipe for you to get creative and experiment with other flavours. I’ve tried rippling raspberry compote and salted caramel previously, all super yummy, but today, I’m going for a personal favourite of mine, the glorious…
Pancakes
Another Pancake Day has come and gone and as always, I’m reminded that I really must eat them more often than once a year! Half of the joy is in pancake-flipping which never loses it’s child-like charm and the list of toppings and fillings is endless (and something I find myself day dreaming about regularly)….
Butternut squash risotto
I was gifted a magnificent home grown butternut squash from my in-laws and after much deliberation on how best to do it justice, I settled on this comforting and creamy risotto which ticks all the boxes in this wintry weather. It’s worth the extra effort to oven roast half of the squash as it really…
Fish, chips & mushy peas
I think I’ve cracked it. A (relatively) healthy version of the British classic fish and chips, hoorah! My university days were some of the best. They transport me to a simpler time when days were filled sat on Brighton beach with friends devouring fish and chips out of vinegar drenched paper. Looking out to sea,…
Spicy mussels with parsley and wine
This seafood recipe wins on all accounts. Not only does it look mighty impressive and taste delicious, it’s lightning bolt quick to cook once you’ve prepped your ingredients and cleaned the mussels (a lot easier than it sounds and worth the effort). After devouring all of the plump mussels, I love to sup the delightfully…
Sausage and bean casserole
This comforting and hearty casserole inspired by a Hairy Bikers recipe is super quick to whip up and really packs a punch with the tomatoey beans laced with the chilli flakes and Worcestershire sauce. The sausages can be fried in the pan after the bacon goes in to make it a one pot but I…
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