Shout out to SW for the recipe request! These taco shells are made out of . . . purely cheese. Yes. But trust me – it has a weird self-frying effect and turns into gorgeous crispy perfection. There are a few different ways to make the shells. You could probably…
Thailand has some of the most incredible food in the world. I recently traveled there with my father and had many heavenly culinary experiences. One of the more notable delicacies was – and I know it sounds strange – ‘mushroom salad’. We were visiting Hua Hin and, in typical…
I love stuffing vegetables with mince. Capsicums are perhaps my favourite, but courgettes, kumara, and these lovely butternuts are all delicious! The size of your squash, as well as the amount of seeds in it (and thus the thickness of flesh), will determine how much cooking it requires. Ideally, you’ll…
This salad is warm, a welcome change as the weather starts becoming drab down here in New Zealand. Beetroot, carrot, and butternut provide a good dose of beta carotene – a powerful antioxidant – while prawns and almonds boost the protein. Slosh over that extra virgin olive oil to add…
Yes, I know. Soup doesn’t exactly scream, “EAT ME!”, but let me explain. This particular one is heady with Southeast-Asian aroma, is creamy and coco-scented, with enough oomph to leave you satisfied. Of course, a bit of thickly sliced and toasted bread alongside – laden with butter, may I add…
Naming these sandwiches was taxing. There are so many ingredients, so many delicate elements, so it’s difficult to tell what the salient flavours really are. Pesto and camembert? Pork Vienna? Personally, I’d be sold with “Really Cheesy Pork Sandwiches”, but I understand most people don’t exactly share the insatiable love…
If you have some lamb roast leftovers, this is the perfect way to make them feel loved. Before they’re devoured, obviously. With the earthy kale and sharp pesto, you get a not-so-ordinary meal that also boasts a fair few nutrients. Of course, we don’t eat pizza for nutrients, do we?…
If you eat carbohydrates, you should be eating ciabatta buns. This chewy yet fluffy-bellied bread transformed me from an impassive bun-eater into . . . well, let’s simply say I’d never turn one down. You get some omega 3s from the salmon, while the bacon, cheese and pesto amp the fat…
JR, this one’s for you! I suppose this is a bit of a mixed recipe, incorporating Mexican spices into an essentially Italian idea. But, with its crispy crust, shredded chicken, chorizo, spicy crushed beans, double cheese, and blob of cool sour cream . . . I really don’t mind the fusion!…
I made some Mexican Stuffed Capsicums the other day, and since then, my father has hinted strongly that I should make these a regular. Well, I don’t like repeating recipes – or hairstyles, if you know me – and I decided a Morrocan variation sounded good. Fragrant couscous, feta, seeds,…
