A quick and spicy ground pork stir fry, perfect for when that spicy noodle craving hits. Perfectly balanced flavours with sweetness, saltiness, umami and a nice kick of heat from Szechuan peppercorns and Korean gochugaru. Noodles. The Comfort Food of the World A simple bowl of noodles is perhaps, the…
Eat the World – Georgia It’s been a while since I’ve been able to indulge in my favourite blogger collaboration, Eat the World. Each month, a Country is chosen and our group of adventurous bloggers cook recipes from the country’s cuisine. This month, join us as we explore the cuisine…
Rich and luxurious, here’s a Butter Chicken recipe with a twist…it’s in meatball form! Start with roasted tandoori spices and your mouth will thank you. The Origins of Butter Chicken Curry Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani is one of the most beloved Indian dishes around the world. The origins of…
The Wonderful World of Masalas Tandoori Masala is a spice blend used to marinate foods that will be cooked in a Tandoor or clay oven. It is one of many masalas used frequently in Indian cooking. Masala, meaning mix (no need to repeat yourself by saying ‘Masala Mix’), is a…
This Fresh and Zesty Pico de Gallo is a great way to add freshness and flavour to any dish. Use it on top of a casserole, chicken, fish, or just scoop it up with tortilla chips. What is Pico de Gallo? Pico de Gallo sounds fancy, but it’s really not.…
This dark and sassy Romesco Sauce is the beating heart of classic sauces. It’s intense smoky flavour will have you licking your plate right until the end. What is Spanish Romesco Sauce? Romesco Sauce is a brilliant red Spanish salsa made of simple ingredients. Hailing from Tarragona, the coastal province…
Local Pork Stars The rising price of beef and chicken has nudged many consumers towards the other, often less expensive white meat; pork. Others have begun to include more veggie forward mains into their diets. I love my meatless dinners, like this Lentil Tajine with Whole Roasted Cauliflower but I also…
January Resolutions Ah, January. Everyone’s least favourite month. Up here in the great white North we’re in the dark and freezing for half the time. For the rest of that time we’re ridding our diets of carbs and dreaming of Christmas cocktails. Whether or not you have jumped on the…
My Kitchen Groove Have you ever lost your groove in the kitchen? Felt like cooking (and cleaning up after) was such a pain in the butt? Maybe there are those amongst us that feel this way all the time but for a food blogger this kind of mood is…odd. My…
My Culinary Travel Bucket List Do you have a travel bucket list? What are the countries that you would love to visit the most? For me, travelling and eating go hand in hand. I’m always planning our trips based on local cuisines and notable restaurants of the region. The most…