These dumplings are formed into little “purses” and are filled with a simple yet flavorful filling of ground pork, chives, cabbage and ginger. They are like an “almost but not quite” version of Chinese sheng jian bao - juicy, but not to the level of the pan-fried soup dumplings.
Are you as addicted to scallion or shallot pancakes as I am? I find it hard to stop at one of these simple but absolutely delicious crispy pancakes filled with scallions and coriander. This recipe produces light, crispy and addictive shallot pancakes that are fantastic eaten alone or paired with some slow braised meats or salad!
My absolute obsession is spicy noodles and if you've been on social media lately you'll see the noodles that have taken the world by storm! Biang Biang noodles are thick noodles that could double as a belt. It is said that one biang biang noodle can fill an entire rice bowl (and it's true!). Learn how to make these surprisingly easy noodles - I promise, you'll be as stunned as I was as to how fun and tasty they are!
My absolute obsession is spicy noodles and if you've been on social media lately you'll see the noodles that have taken the world by storm! Biang Biang noodles are thick noodles that could double as a belt. It is said that one biang biang noodle can fill an entire rice bowl (and it's true!). Learn how to make these surprisingly easy noodles - I promise, you'll be as stunned as I was as to how fun and tasty they are!
This is a dish you could make vegetarian or omnivore but I chose to make a chicken version of this dish. It's a Palestinian dish called makloubeh (or maklouba, maklube or maqluba) with fragrantly spiced chicken, soft cauliflower, creamy eggplant and aromatic rice all stacked in layers. Cooked upside down so that the rice steams on top of the layers of chicken and vegetables, you simply flip it upside down when ready so that the chicken sits on top and it looks like a rice cake. It is surprisingly easy and designed to impress. Traditionally it is meant to be eaten with the hands with some flat bread. I first tried it in Oman as a prawn makloubeh and it was fantastic with some yogurt dip.
Serve this creamy and fragrant stew over Jasmine or brown rice. I like to top mine with a few chopped scallions.
Here's a great cut to seek out next time you're at the fishmongers: salmon belly! It's cheap as chips ($5 a kilo roughly) and loaded with Omega 3 fatty acids. Here's a recipe that makes the most out of this luscious cut. And an added bonus: salmon belly is is said to be great for your skin!
This miso glazed chicken recipe has to be eaten to be believed. It's ridiculous in its simplicity. Just marinate chicken with a few ingredients and bake for 30 minutes. But what results is the most delicious chicken tray bake you could dream up. Sweet white miso, ginger, garlic, soy and mirin create a delectable glaze for chicken. And yes this is a pushy recipe Dear Reader!
Dear Reader did you know that you can make noodles out of eggplant? These eggplant noodles are a wonderful low carb alternative to wheat noodles. Using just three ingredients you can make these delicious spicy, saucy eggplant noodles! You may just find yourself making these a bit too often (but as it's mostly vegetables, that's perfectly ok!).
Shandong or Shantung Chicken is a popular Chinese restaurant dish made up of crispy chicken pieces with a simple black vinegar sauce. And today my mother shares her recipe for Shandong chicken plus a great hack for when you want to make it but only have 5 minutes to spare!
The Ploughman's lunch is a traditional British cheese platter meal perfect for serving on hot summer days. It typically includes many types of cheese, bread, pickles, fruit and salad items on the side. You can also add cold meats or eggs if you're feeling adventurous we like to add pork pies and scotch eggs to ours.
Khao Soi is a wonderful curry noodle soup from the Chiang Mai region of Thailand. And here I show you how to make it from scratch including the curry paste (and show you a short cut using a bought curry paste)! This wonderful noodle soup is delicious, flavour packed version of laksa but it is paired with chicken, a side of crispy noodles, eschallot and mustard pickles. This soup will transport you straight to Thailand and it is a pushy recipe Dear Reader!
One of the things I love most about my Thermomix is that it makes super-delicious and super-easy ‘all-in-one’ meals! (You may have noticed that. There’s quite a few on my blog.) Who doesn’t love a meal that’s quick to put together, doesn’t use up every pot in the cupboard, saves electricity by cooking everything at once, […]
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