Bacon and butternut squash risotto
A season-agnostic treat; bacon and butternut squash risotto is brimming with sweet and green flavours
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Jul 45 min read
Bolognese tagliatelle with sausage ragù
Tagliatelle with sausage ragù is an authentic Bolognese favourite; also a hack for those who find it hard to get their hands on salsiccia
Jun 178 min read
Tiger prawn nasi goreng
Tiger prawn nasi goreng, a version of this Indonesian quick-to-cook crowd pleaser of spiced fried rice, seafood, egg, salad and pickles
May 285 min read
Cajun bacon hash
This Cajun bacon hash is a dish from the Southern USA actually harks back to much older French cuisine traditions
May 35 min read
Calabrian pasta with seafood
An easy, quick dish, this healthy Calabrian pasta with seafood has little kick of chilli and healthy pescatarian proteins
Mar 286 min read
Filipino noodles with duck
Filipino noodles with duck, prawns, chillies, peanuts and egg—among other delights—is one of those great dishes to whip up in no time at all
Feb 175 min read
Low-fat linguine with roasted tomatoes, peppers and asparagus
Low-fat linguine with roasted tomatoes, peppers and asparagus; A low-fat lacto-vegetarian pasta dish that's easy to make
Feb 114 min read
Low-fat char sui chicken with noodles, beans and bamboo shoots
Low-fat char sui chicken with noodles, beans and bamboo shoots is a quick and easy dish my dad learn in Hong Kong in the 1960s
Jan 305 min read
Zero-fat seared tuna with spätzle
Zero-fat seared tuna with spätzle with mushrooms and butternut squash and a simple side dish of steamed tenderstem broccoli
Jan 276 min read
zero-fat chicken teriyaki tortillas
zero-fat chicken teriyaki tortillas, the ultimate Japanese-Mexican fusion comfort food prepared in 20mins
Sep 24, 20236 min read
Hollandaise fish pot and Camargue red rice salad
Hollandaise fish pot and Camargue rice salad. A riff on a Flemish fish pot (vispotje) inspired by Hollandaise sauce
Sep 13, 20234 min read
Neapolitan creamy pasta with fennel and red peppers
A creamy Neapolitan pasta, this lacto-vegetarian dish with fennel, red peppers and celery was just of one of many dishes my father...
Aug 29, 20235 min read
Tuna and mushroom tacos
This quick and easy pescatarian dish of tuna and mushroom tacos is a blend of traditional Mexican cooking and the Cali-Mex traditions of...
Aug 16, 20235 min read
Singaporean prawn, tomato and sweetcorn curry
This Singaporean prawn, tomato and sweetcorn curry is a long-standing favourite, a go-to quick meal perfect when you get home late but...
Jul 16, 20234 min read
Pea, spinach and lemon risotto
Pea, spinach and lemon risotto, a vegetarian meal—vegan if you leave out the cheese. Another healthy summer dish for kids
Jul 10, 202310 min read
Levantine chicken with walnut sauce
A hack for Levantine chicken with walnut sauce, a delicious, quick meal that's nutritious and healthy. An easy take on Lebanese roz a djej.
Jul 7, 20234 min read
Spicy chicken and noodle stir fry
A quick wok dish, this spicy chicken and noodle stir fry is a nod to Chinese Szechuan-style cooking as well as to Hainan Chicken.
Jun 24, 20236 min read
Calabrian peperoncino spaghetti with smoked mussels
A spicy Calabrian spaghetti dish with smoked mussels, mushrooms, green peas and a pesto with the kick of red chillies.
Jun 20, 20237 min read
Chennai lamb and coconut curry
Chennai lamb and coconut curry may take its name from the state capital of Tamil Nadu, but it's is far more South African than Indian
Jun 19, 20237 min read
Chicken satay with Indonesian noodle salad
A high-protein dish of chicken satay with a noodle salad inspired by Indonesian gado gado. Ideal fresh and filling flavours for summer
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