Pan-grilled Coriander and Lime chicken thighs

Bright, delicious and healthy, these pan-grilled lime and coriander chicken thighs work wonderfully whether you are looking to cook up a quick weeknight dinner or planning a barbeque over the weekend. These cook up just as easily on the grill as do in a pan. Options are limitless with this one; they are great over…

Lime and coriander rice with beans

This Lime and Coriander Rice with Beans is vegan, tasty, nutritious and great for meal prep. Enough said 🙂 Ingredients (serves 4 to 6) 1-2 tbsp of oil 1/2 tsp of fennel seeds 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1 white onion, finely chopped 3-4 garlic, finely minced or grated 1/2 tsp of salt 1/4 – 1/2…

Easy Paneer Butter Masala

Rich and yet, subtle, Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy, delicately flavoured and mildly sweet dish made with tomatoes, panner, cashews, cream and all of such lovely things that’ve been caramelised, simmered and blitzed into the smoothest sauce. I make mine with whole spices for an intensely flavoured curry but we could just as easily…

Chicken pasta with mushrooms and greens

Comforting, filling and nourishing, this creamy and yet, bright chicken pasta is sure to deliver when I crave something that feels like a treat after a busy day at work. It packs a healthy dose of protein and veggies and warms me with its slurpy goodness without feeling too heavy. While I wouldn’t call it…

Green Raita with herbs, veggies and spices

Packed full of flavour and goodness, this Green Raita with loads of herbs, veggies and spices is the perfect accompaniment to many Indian dishes. Pairing wonderfully with Indian breads, rice dishes and curries adding cool and yet, comforting freshness, my Green Raita can hold its own in a grand thaali complete with rich vegetarian and…

Oven baked popcorn chicken within sweet and creamy dip

My crispy popcorn chicken are perfect for dinner after a busy workday. Healthy, delicious and easy to make, I love serving them with my fresh veggie salad for a quick and satisfying meal. They also work wonderfully as a snack served alone or with fries or/ and onion rings and crudité; they are always a…

Za’atar yoghurt roasted chicken

Ingredients (for 4 persons) 1 kg of chicken drumsticks and/or thighs, bone-in and skin-on 2 tbsp of Za’atar ¼ tsp of salt; adjust to taste 2 tbsp of Greek yoghurt 2 cloves of garlic, grated Chilli flakes to taste 1 tbsp of vegetable oil 1-2 tsp of lemon juice Method: Whisk all of the ingredients…

Green tea and ginger clear soup with chicken and steamed vegetables

Ingredients (for 2 persons; serve over noodles or rice for a heartier meal)For the soup: 2 cups of salt-free chicken stock 1 cup of water 2 spring onions, chopped into long pieces. 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated 1/2 tsp of fish sauce Salt to taste Chilli flakes to taste A handful of vegetables of…

Fiery carrot and fennel soup with tomato and chive salsa

Portions: 2 generous bowls Ingredients and method: For the soup: 1 tbsp of olive oil 2-3 cloves of garlic, finely minced Half a large bulb of fennel, roughly chopped 2 carrots, diced into small pieces 1 ripe tomato, diced 1/2 tsp of salt 3/4  large red chili , minced (save the rest of the chili for…

Meat balls and beans pasta bake

Portions: Serves 4 Ingredients: 250 grams of lean minced meat of any kind; I have used chicken 1 can of red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, half for the meat balls and the rest saved for later 1 tsp of onion powder 1/2 tsp of salt for the meat balls and more to taste for…

Hot pork belly with aromatic sticky rice and gingered veggies

Portions: Serves 2 Ingredients: For the rice: 1 cup of glutinous rice washed and soaked in water for at least 4-5 hours For the hot pork: 300 to 350 grams of pork belly with rind, cut into large chunks; keep these chunks fairly large (I keep them strips of 1 inch X 5 inches each)…