An absolute treat perfect for those busy/lazy days when no longer than 20 minutes shall be spent in the kitchen Portions: Generous for three on its own; perfect for four with a side salad (I love some arugula and baby plum tomatoes with this) or sauteed asparagus, mushrooms and green beans Ingredients: 250 grams of…
Category: Cozy dinners
Creamy spinach and basil soup
The perfect bowl of nourishment, this creamy spinach and basil soup makes you all warm and cozy while keeping the calories in check. Quick and easy, this recipe provides the much needed comfort on a chilly autumn/winter night. Portions: Serve with warm bread or/and croutons and enjoy a filling meal for two. Great for three/…
Korean spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki) with fish balls and eggs served with kelp, onion, bamboo shoot and gem lettuce stir fry
The perfect chilly winter night treat, the very delicious Korean favorite, hot and spicy Tteokbokki is as warm and cozy as it gets. Portions: A very generous meal for two; great as a snack for three, perhaps four. Effort: Quick and easy, these spicy rice cakes take no more than 30-40 minutes from start to finish….
Oven roasted piri piri chicken drumsticks with tangy veggie salad
These piri piri chicken drumsticks are healthy, easy to make, budget-friendly and deliciously juicy… An absolute favourite! Portions: Great for three with some carbs. We love it with roasted potatoes/ fries and/or a small serving of rice. Perfect on its own as a satisfying low-carb meal for two. Effort: Hardly any; it takes 5 minutes…
Fish and greens stir fried with chilies, soy and onions and served with glutinous rice
My colleagues are an awesome lot. Besides being busy and getting lots of cool stuff done, we have our fair bit of banter. From zombies to philosophy, our discussions revolve around all the pressing issues that one can think of. And every so often, someone poses the very important question “what would be your last…
Apples, sausages and potato bake with sauteed green beans
So after a week of great fun and adventure, I am back from an amazing holiday feeling recharged and ready to take on the world. A very predictable aftermath, my first day back is incredibly busy having to juggle my job, unpacking, cleaning and all of the other mundane yet necessary chores leaving me with…