The iconic Caesar salad was named after its creator Cesare (Caesar) Cardini, an Italian immigrant who lived in San Diego but, circumventing Prohibition laws in the United States, operated a popular restaurant in Tijuana, just south of the Mexican border. Back then, in the 1920s, during the Prohibition era, Tijuana was flourishing as many Californians, including Hollywood jet set, would often drive over to party and enjoy the good life
Pan-fried buns filled with a delicious filling of cabbage, vermicelli noodles, and other veggies. All wrapped in some homemade dough before being pan-fried until golden brown and crisp then cooked in a steam to get that nice crisp exterior but chewy inside.These are inspired by my favourite buns from the food stalls and night markets in Taipei. I’d pack a dozen in my suitcase and freeze it when I get back home, and they’d still be soo good! These can of course be frozen and reheated too for whenever you’re craving some buns!
Crispy chicken katsu rice bowls served with avocado, cucumber and a delicious spicy curry mayo is a guaranteed dinner favorite.
Yachae Jeon 야채전, which literally translates to vegetable pancakes, are Korean vegetables pancakes that can easily be customised to your liking. For my version of Yachae jeon, I used a mix of zucchini, sweet potato, carrots, onions, and scallions but you can also use vegetables such as bell pepper, cabbage, etc.I also made my own dipping sauce to pair with this vegetable jeon or vegetable pancake.
This simple French dover sole dish from Rick Stein makes a perfect dinner party main course, or a light and comforting supper.
This traditional German meal is a true labour of love! Tender meat is rolled around a filling of mustard, bacon, pickles, and onions, seared and then simmered in a flavourful braising liquid. Serve these with the gravy, potato dumplings or noodles, and red cabbage. Sunday Dinner or Company's Coming never tasted so good!
Nadiya Hussain's recipe for Marmalade Haddock makes a delicious and easy midweek dinner, with a winning flavour combination that will soon become a family favourite.
Crispy & golden brown on the outside, tender on the inside, but made totally from plants. Try our vegan schnitzel!
Chapati Bread!!! In Kenya, the national staple dish (with celebrity-like popularity, and the immediate response whenever anyone is asked about their favorite thing to eat) is Ugali. Ugali is made from cornmeal, or maize, the staple grain of Kenya, and has a thick, stiff, malleable porridge-like quality to it. It’s tailor-made for shaping into a
Easy Stir Fried Cabbage with Glass Noodles is an easy, satisfying meal in and of itself, but it can also be served as a side dish.
These delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs are full of flavor, so easy to make, and are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve the meatballs with a generous scoop of homemade tzatziki and your favorite veggies!
Recipe video above. The fragrance when these meatballs are cooking is outrageous! These meatballs are based on my fan-favourite Lamb Koftas, flavoured with a special blend of spices that smells so exotic but are everyday pantry staples!The Minted Yoghurt is fabulous - pairs so well with the flavour of these meatballs. See notes for suggestions for more sides - pictured in post stuffed in pita pockets.
One of my favourite ways to enjoy dumplings is by either steaming or boiling these and finishing it off with what I like to call the best dumpling sauce - with the perfect balance of savoury, heat, bit of sweetness and acidity. Let’s not forget the aromatics that really take it up a notch!
As more and more people are choosing not to eat meat or dairy products, the number of vegans is growing fast. Do not… by veganfamily
The sauce borrows from the idea of tsatsiki and all those Middle-Eastern yogurt salads — it is a cool, pungent accompaniment to the tender, but not strongly flavoured, chicken. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
Chopped Steak with Bacon and Mushroom Gravy is a cozy and comforting supper with a Scandinavian vibe ~ perfect for hunkering down on a chilly night. These easy hamburger steaks are simmered in a rich mushroom gravy that lures everybody to the table!
Manestra- the BEST simple Greek comfort food made with orzo, ground beef (or lamb or turkey), onions, and tomato with mint and cinnamon.
One-pot cooking is a fuss-free way to cram flavour into grains, which will soak up the flavour of a chicken and mushroom stew, charred shallots and chilli, and a lamb pilaf with sour plums
I fancy myself as a divine dinner party hostess. I fancy myself as someone who embodies the total coolitude of Guarnaschelli's professional kitchen-wizardry, set on Martha's pristine estate filled with ponies, and accompanied with Beyonce's crowd. Someone who could present a...
Een oosters gerechtje boordevol smaak en helemaal niet moeilijk. Heerlijke comfortfood zonder dat je je schuldig moet voelen achteraf!!
I have been far too slack on blogging recently – we have moved to a charming little apartment with a less than desirable kitchen (glass electric stovetop = a lot of uneven cooking), and this …
harissa baked chicken meatballs with dried apricots and herbs, served with pearl couscous and a harissa yogurt sauce servings: 4
This dish is best for the middle of winter where all you wanna do is wrap yourself in a doona. Recipe here.
A delicious Chinese street food, crispy stuffed flatbread is beloved for its delectable taste and pleasing texture. A treat worth every bit of effort.
RECIPE VIDEO above. This is a Chef recipe and is one of the easiest Indian curries to make. The Butter Chicken Sauce is so good that you will want it on tap! Many restaurants take it over the top by adding copious amounts of ghee or butter into the sauce, but you'll find this rich enough as it is.And next time, try the streamlined One-Pan Baked Butter Chicken (readers are loving it!).
A delicious, quick and easy midweek meal with chorizo, green olives and peppers. Great all year round, it's light and summery, but still hearty enough for cool autumn evenings.
Inspired by the flavours of North Africa, this dish packs in three of your five-a-day
Roasted Peach Chicken is chicken breasts marinated in a peach glaze, topped with freshly sliced peaches, and roasted in the oven until tender and juicy.
Why Did I Veganize This Dish? I came up with this Spicy & Crunchy Garlic Tofu recipe because it needed to happen. Like, there was a gaping maw in the universe that could only be filled once this recipe was created. And you know what? It's the most popular post on the blog. So let's get cooking!
How to make The BEST-EVER Spanish Potatoes. This Patatas a la Importancia Recipe is easy to make, made with basic ingredients and packed with Spanish flavor
Bao has been taking the food scene by storm - and it's easy to make yourself.
Serve this with a big plate of orange slices and arugula drizzled in lemon juice and olive oil, and with great pride. Honey & Co.’s Read a review of the “Honey & Co.” cookbook To serve 4 shameless or 6 polite guests 6 chicken thighs with skin and bones (about 1¾ pound) 2 ½ teaspoons...
This one-pot recipe Spanish Chicken and Potatoes is full of flavor and vibrant color and is perfect served with a big piece of crusty white bread or over a steaming hot pile of rice. The recipe is one inspired from a tomato "salsa" my sweet host mother, Fatima, always made for me when I lived in Sevilla, Spain.
These traditional potato dumplings from Germany make a great side dish but are also awesome as a standalone dish. Made two ways!
