Mint & Pea Soup with Bacon
Nothing beats a bowl of this cool and comforting mint & pea soup with bacon on a scorching summer afternoon. And it’s pretty much a lazy recipe, so you don’t...
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Chicken Quesadilla with Pico de Gallo
This chicken quesadilla with pico de gallo is a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that combines the vibrant flavors of pico de gallo, tender chicken, and melted cheese, all wrapped...
Salmon Tomato Pasta (No Cream)
Here is a delightful Mediterranean recipe for pasta with seared salmon, tomatoes, olives and capers – a dish that complements the richness of salmon with the briny earthy tones of...
Hortopita: Greek Greens Pie
Greeks love pies and the Greek cuisine features many amazingly delicious savory pies. One of the most popular is the pie of Greek greens, also known as hortopita. This Greek...
Grilled Sardines on Red Pepper Coulis with Reduced Balsamic
Sardines are abundant in spring and summer and are also at their most flavoursome during these months. In this dish the beautiful flavour of this fish is paired with the...
Greek Octopus Wrap (Octopus Souvlaki)
Have you ever experienced the incredible combination of tender octopus in a flavorful Mediterranean wrap? Introducing this delicious Greek octopus souvlaki wrap. Serve your wrap alongside a side of crispy...
Shrimp Pasta Salad
Transport yourself to the sunny shores of Greece with this vibrant and flavor-packed shrimp pasta salad. It’s the epitome of summer, bringing together succulent shrimp, al dente macaroni, and a...
Spinach Pie
Dear friends, today I present to you my favorite spinach pie. It is the dish I make most often when I feel the need for a delicious, healthy savory pie. Did...
Mushroom Tagliatelle with Walnuts & Green Leaves
This tantalizing mushroom tagliatelle dish with the nuttiness of walnuts and the freshness of green leaves is a delightful combination of earthy flavors and vibrant textures. It’s a recipe that...
Egg & Chorizo Breakfast Burritos w/ Spicy Pineapple Salsa
If you’re looking for a spicy, protein-packed and delicious breakfast that will keep you full and energized throughout the day, look no further than this egg & chorizo breakfast burrito....
White Bean Mash w/ Crunchy Salsa & Tortillas
This white bean mash with salsa and fried tortillas is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together protein-rich white beans, bright fresh vegetables, and crispy tortillas for a great...
Trout Tacos | Perch Tacos
Fish tacos are a great option if you’re looking for a delicious, fresh and healthy meal. This traditional Mexican dish has become a worldwide sensation because it’s so tasty and...
Radicchio Salad with Blue Cheese, Honeyed Walnuts and Cabernet
I created this dish some time back while browsing the fridge, (to be honest I was giving the fridge the weekly clean and got hungry in the mean time). I...
Thai Red Curry Beef with Bamboo
Red curry with beef and bamboo is a delicious Thai-inspired dish full of flavor and texture. It comprises tender beef strips and crunchy bamboo shoots cooked in a spicy, aromatic...
Kadayif-Wrapped King Prawns on Muhammara (Kadayifli Karides)
This is an amazing Middle Eastern prawn recipe made with kadayif, a finely shredded filo dough which is used in many Middle Eastern desserts, and muhammara, a Middle Eastern dip...
Pasta (Linguine) with Squid & Rye Bread Sauce
This is a delicious Italian recipe with linguine, a long dried pasta similar to spaghetti, squid or calamari in Italian, and a fantastic rye bread sauce. If you can’t find...
Broccoli & Stilton Soup Recipe
I made this soup the other night on the request of my girlfriend Julie for our 1 year anniversary. She is English and said she hadn't had it since living...
Roast Pepper Soup w/ Garlic Shitakes & Parsley Oil
Although peppers, (capsicums) really don’t come into their own until spring, this is a dish that is too good to wait for, try it around the end of winter as...
Roast Vegetable Soup with Basil
This is not so much a recipe as a guideline, as every time I make it, it is slightly different depending on what's in the fridge. The quantities however stay...
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup w/ Ginger & Cinnamon
My girlfriend Julie’s mother has not been feeling well as of late. I wanted do something for her but considering that she is in England and I am in Australia...
Thai Fish Cakes w/ Cucumber Dipping Salsa
I remember a couple of years back, a time in Sydney when virtually every single restaurant and cafe had fish cakes on their menu. Unfortunately it was also the time...
Stuffed Mushrooms w/ Parmesan & Thyme
This recipe is one of those occasions where the ability to use dried herbs in place of fresh is not an option. The fresh thyme and parmesan cheese work together...
Risotto with Italian Veal Sausage, Taleggio & Frangelico
This is a gourmet risotto recipe with Italian veal sausage, taleggio cheese and Frangelico, an Italian herb-flavored liqueur. It’s incredibly delicious though some of the ingredients might be difficult to...
