Steak with chimichurri sauce – Friday night dinner inspo and in 15 minutes, yes! Steak is such a treat, I don’t really eat that much red meat but when I do, hells yeah 🔥 so when better to have one then to celebrate THE WEEKEND being here! This really, really doesnt take long to cook…
Category: Dips, Sauces & Chutneys
Kale Caesar Salad
Hey everyone! I feel like I need to do a short ‘welcome back’ message – it’s been a while since I last posted and a lot has changed in a year. New job working in the food and drink business, new house plus a whole heap of renovating and now, a little one on the…
Mango Peach Salsa
This amazing salsa is super tasty and perfect for those warm summer days and nights! The mix of fresh mango and peach, along with peppers, chilli and tomato makes a perfect combination. I recently had this in Florida, literally eating it most days (not sorry) and it was just perfect in the warm sunshine. Try…
Tandoori chicken wraps with pickled red onions and a cucumber and mint raita
I love the sort of meal where you have loads of different, tasty fillings laid out in front of you and you can make up your own tasty bite! Fajitas, Peking duck, fresh Thai spring rolls; they’re all delicious! Wraps are great things as you can pack in loads of flavour with many different sauces, salads,…
Homemade Pickled Onions
Call me old fashioned! But at this time of year I love making pickles and chutneys. If you’re like me and my family, we all love pickles, relishes and chutneys of all types and I’ve already got a load of Piccalilli made and stocked away in the pantry, which will be ready in a few…
Mexican-style toppings and dips: Guacamole, Salsa and Creamy (low-fat) Hot Sauce Dip
OK, I absolutely love “Mexican” food, although, I should say Mexican inspired food – it’s probably not traditional Mexican food at all! But I just love the flavours that this cuisine embraces; lime, chilli, cumin, coriander, AVOCADOS, tomatoes. Amazing, bright, taste-bud tingling flavours. I love to cook crispy fish tacos (recipe to follow in my blog!),…
Piccalilli
To take my mind off a busy time at the moment, there is nothing nicer then spending an afternoon making a pickle or chutney, especially on a cold, autumnal day. I absolutely love Piccalilli, and to be honest a good quality bought variety is still delicious, especially for sandwiches! But if you take the time…