Chicken Leek and Mushroom Stew

Chicken Leek and Mushroom Stew

As the snow begins to melt and the days stretch longer, it’s natural to seek out lighter fare that reflects the changing of the seasons. This is where a lemony chicken, leek, and mushroom stew comes into play. With a perfect balance of flavors and 

Coconut Cashew Eggplant Koftas

Coconut Cashew Eggplant Koftas

Eggplant koftas are a delicious vegetarian dish that are perfect for those who want a healthy, flavorful meal. Koftas are a type of meatball that are popular in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisine, but the eggplant version is a great vegetarian alternative. For a 

Seared Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums

Seared Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums

In my continuing mission to take full advantage of all the great seasonal produce while it’s still here, this week I’m cooking with plums. This simple, yet elegant recipe for Seared Duck Breasts with Grilled Plums is so easy, I’m almost embarrassed to call it 

Summer Ratatouille with Tapenade

Summer Ratatouille with Tapenade

A taste of Provençe! Summer Ratatouille with Tapenade makes a perfect main course salad on a hot summer evening This simple salad is a lighter, summer version of a classic French Provençal vegetable stew, ratatouille. This salad is so easy to make, it almost doesn’t 

Curried Lamb Burgers with Mango Chutney

Curried Lamb Burgers with Mango Chutney

Fresh mint, curry and cumin give these burgers a warm spiciness reminiscent of an Indian lamb kofta. The flavour of the burger is enhanced by a sweet, tangy, little bit spicy, topping of mango chutney. And to garnish…. Cilantro – love it or hate it? 

Baked Chicken and Cardamom Rice

Baked Chicken and Cardamom Rice

Forget dry chicken and boring rice, this recipe for Baked Chicken Thighs with Cardamom Rice delivers tender, juicy chicken thighs and perfectly cooked flavourful rice. And best of all it all cooks in one baking dish! This is one of my favorite ways to cook 

Mushroom Lentil Casserole Topped with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Mushroom Lentil Casserole Topped with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

This warm and comforting Mushroom and Lentil Casserole is full of rich deep flavour, and a delicious meatless option. This meatless spin on the pub favorite Shepherd’s pie features a base of garlic and rosemary infused lentils and meaty mushrooms in a simple pan gravy 

Chicken Marbella

Chicken Marbella

Chicken Marbella is one of those dishes I’ve made so many times that I feel like I could make it in my sleep. It’s an easy one-dish recipe that is full of wonderful flavours reminiscent of a Moroccan tagine. The 1st time I made Chicken 

Braised Short Ribs with Mushrooms

Braised Short Ribs with Mushrooms

These Braised Short Ribs with Mushrooms have a deep, rich sauce. The mushrooms are sauteed separately then added at the end for flavour and texture.

Quince and Lamb Sausage Tray Bake

Quince and Lamb Sausage Tray Bake

Perfect for a busy weeknight meal my Quince and Lamb Sausage Traybake is an all-in-one meal that involves simple prep, low-touch cooking and clean up is a breeze! To flavour my traybake, I’ve taken inspiration from Tunisia and Persia and used the warm spices of