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...
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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...
Smashed Avocados with Sweet Potato Chips
The key to this recipe is that there is no right or wrong with it, you can edit the amounts and items to your personal taste. We like to add...
Wild Mushroom Salad with Frisée & Anchovy Vinaigrette
This is a delicious wild mushroom salad with frisée, which can be replaced with other bitter greens, topped with a tangy anchovy-based vinaigrette. Healthy, light, and full of flavors. Enjoy!...
Turkish Anchovy (Hamsi) Recipe
With around 5,000 miles of coastline, fishing is a big industry in Turkey. But the number one favorite fish is hamsi, fresh from the Black Sea. While the fish can be...
Carapulcra (Traditional Peruvian Pork-Stew)
Carapulcra is a traditional Peruvian stew made with dehydrated potatoes and either pork or chicken which is then dressed with a combination of onion, garlic, clove, yellow peppers, salt and...
Turkish Köfte Recipe
Also known as ćufte, polpeti, and köfte, qofte are meatballs made with beef, chicken, lamb, or pork. Minced meat is mixed with breadcrumbs, paprika, black pepper, chopped onion, and other...
Romanian Chicken Soup: Ciorbă Rădăuţeană
Tasty, hearty, and a perfect treat on cold days – this is how we describe this Romanian chicken soup, known locally as Ciorbă Rădăuţeană. Its name comes from the town of...
Romanian Meatball Soup: Ciorbă de Perișoare
This is one of the most delicious traditional soups in Romania and is hugely popular among all age groups, especially children. In Romanian cuisine, “Ciorba” typically refers to sour soups...
Camembert en Croute Recipe
Another day of my “secret challenge month” and another delicious recipe: Camembert en croute. It is a French dish based on the famous camembert, the most iconic French cheese. I...
Traditional Olivier (Olivye) Salad
Olivier salad is one of the most iconic holiday dishes across Eastern Europe and a staple at countless Ukrainian, Russian, and Belarusian family gatherings, especially during Christmas, Easter, and New...
Thai Green Papaya Salad
Originating from ethnic Lao people, this spicy salad is a delicious appetizer. It is eaten throughout South-Asia and you’ll find it in a few different forms in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam or Cambodia....
Pappardelle with Marinated Egg Yolk
Another delicious recipe shared by our friends Eleni and Alex from Food24_skg. Get ready to indulge in a pasta experience that’s as exquisite as it is comforting – Pappardelle with Marinated...
Creamy Mulligatawny Soup
Mulligatawny soup is not a true Indian dish. Instead it is a recipe was created from a blend of British and Indian tastes. The word mulligatawny originally comes from the Indian dialect...
Ricotta Gnocchi with Homemade Green Garlic Pesto
This is a light and tasty Italian dish that can be enjoyed throughout the year. It makes use of some staple Italian ingredients like ricotta, pecorino cheese, garlic and olive...
