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…
Squidgy pina colada cup cakes (with soy protein powder)
Portions: Makes 18 Ingredients: Wet ingredients: 90 grams of coconut oil (melted and cooled)/ vegetable oil/ combination of both 3 eggs 50-75 grams of brown sugar 100 grams of granulated sugar 60 grams of pineapple chunks, blended smooth 1/4 cup of water/ rum/ pineapple juice/ milk Zest of a lemon Dry ingredients: 45 grams of…
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)…
Double choco-chunk oatmeal cookies
Portions: 14 -18 cookies Ingredients: 90 ml butter, room temperature 1.5 cup of mix of roughly equal parts of granulated and dark brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tbsp milk 0.5 tsp vanilla essence 0.5 cup + 2 tbsp of all purpose flour 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 pinch of cinnamon powder 1/4 tsp…
Pork, broccolini and green beans in oyster sauce
Portions: Serves two perfectly as a light low-carb, high-protein meal or as a starter. Serves two to three well as a side served with noodle or rice dishes. Ingredients: Thin cut pork loin, about 100 grams each: 3, dried thoroughly and cut into bite-sized pieces; feel free to use shoulder steaks or any other quick…
Harissa and ras-el-hanout flavoured couscous with chickpea and greens served with assorted veggie fritters and harissa and garlic yoghurt dip
A melange of flavours and textures, this dish is an absolute treat for the senses. A harmonious balance of spicy and soothing, crunchy and creamy, sharp and sweet, every bite is as exciting as the first. Portions: Serves two generously on its own. Perfect for 3-4 if served as a side with proteins such as…
Spaghetti aglio olio with assorted seafood
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…
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…
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