We love noodles in my house — they make a regular appearance at least once a week in various forms, from stir-fries to soups. But this is the one I always come back to. These Quick Garlic Prawn Noodles are my go-to when the day has completely gotten away from me and I need something…
Category: Ingredients
Grilled Chicken with Sauce Vierge
When the weather warms up, I love firing up the BBQ. There’s something about the golden, crispy skin of chicken cooked over the grill paired with the bright, zesty flavours of a fresh sauce that makes dinner feel like a holiday. This recipe for BBQ chicken thighs with Sauce Vierge is simple, Mediterranean-inspired, and perfect…
Oven-Baked BBQ Pork Ribs (Spare Ribs)
Ribs can feel intimidating, but this method makes them completely foolproof. Low and slow cooking at 140°C fan-forced ensures the meat becomes tender and juicy, while a quick high-heat finish in the oven (or on the BBQ if you prefer) gives a sticky, caramelised crust that’s packed with flavour. The homemade BBQ sauce only takes…
Mediterranean Baked Fish with Potatoes & Olives
Golden potatoes, sweet roasted tomatoes, briny green olives, and flaky white fish baked together with olive oil, lemon, and herbs — simple ingredients layered in one tray to create a dish that’s full of Mediterranean flavour. When I made this, my family absolutely devoured it. The fish was tender, the vegetables had soaked up all…
Spanish Octopus (Pulpo a la Gallega)
One of the best things I ate in Spain was Spanish Octopus (Pulpo a la Gallega)— a Galician-style dish that’s as simple as it is delicious. The first time I tried it was at Mercat de la Boqueria in Barcelona. Served warm on a wooden plate, dressed with nothing more than olive oil, sea salt,…
Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
Beef and broccoli stir fry is all about contrasts: tender slices of beef against crisp, bright-green broccoli, all coated in a glossy savoury sauce. It’s a dish that feels balanced and satisfying without being heavy, and it comes together fast enough for weeknights. This is the version I come back to often. The blanching step…
Slow Braised Beef Cheeks in Red Wine (Spanish Style)
This braised beef cheeks recipe is slow-cooked in red wine and aromatics until meltingly tender, creating a rich, glossy sauce that’s perfect with creamy mash, polenta or crusty bread. Known in Spain as carrilleras de ternera, it’s a dish that feels both rustic and generous—simple ingredients, cooked slowly, with big flavour at the end. I…
Lebanese Stewed Green Beans (Loubieh bi Zeit)
Green beans aren’t usually the star of the show, but this Lebanese classic gives them their time in the spotlight. Known as Loubieh bi Zeit, these beans are gently stewed in tomato and olive oil until tender, creating a dish that’s simple yet full of flavour. It can be enjoyed warm, room temperature, or even…
Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup
There’s something deeply comforting about a big pot of chicken noodle soup simmering on the stove, especially when the weather takes a turn. It’s been cold and rainy the last few days here in Sydney, and my whole family has come down with the sniffles — which means it’s time to make this old-fashioned chicken…
Spanish Garlic Clams with White Wine (Inspired by Barcelona Markets)
Perched elbow-to-elbow at a bustling bar inside Mercat de la Boqueria in Barcelona, watching the chefs work their magic behind the counter. Among all the vibrant seafood and sizzling plates, one dish stood out for its simplicity and unforgettable flavour—clams, cooked fast and served hot with plenty of crusty bread to mop up the juices….