Thai-style leftover chicken Buddha bowl
If you’re ever on the hunt for healthy, easy leftover chicken recipes, this chicken Buddha bowl needs to be on your list. It’s really quick and easy to make, packed with goodness and delicious too. For...
View ArticleAsparagus frittata
This asparagus frittata is easy to make and the kind of dish that’s as good at breakfast as lunch or dinner. With simple flavors, it’s both fresh and comforting – plus easy to adapt too! Omelette,...
View ArticleSalmon poke bowl
If you’re a fan of healthy, fresh ingredients and quick meals, this salmon poke bowl is perfect for you! So easy to make, it comes together in no time and has so many possibilities to customize. I’ll...
View ArticleCaprese quinoa salad with beets and avocado
This caprese quinoa salad with beets and avocado is a delicious, light & healthy salad that’s perfect for a picnic, lunchbox or as a side to many a meal. It’s easy to make and just what your summer...
View ArticleGrilled peach salad
Grilling peaches really brings out their flavor, and while they make a great dessert, they’re also perfect as part of a salad. This grilled peach salad has a little sweet, a little savory, tender fruit...
View ArticleJapanese milk bread
Japanese milk bread is probably the lightest, fluffiest, most tender bread you’ll come across. It’s the perfect everyday loaf, from sandwiches to toast, and is one you need to try! This recipe was...
View ArticleCaprese focaccia sandwich
Whether you have homemade or store bought focaccia, it’s good for more than just dipping. This caprese focaccia sandwich is incredibly easy and full of bright, fresh flavors. I’ll be honest, I am not...
View ArticleApple celeriac salad
This apple celeriac salad is a delicious mix of flavors and textures. Easy to make, with some crunch, saltiness and sweet, it’s perfect as a side or enjoy for lunch. This post is sponsored in...
View ArticleSteamed bao buns with pork
These steamed bao buns with pork are a delicious feast for the senses! With tender pork tenderloin, crunchy veg, and a pillowy soft bun, they’re a handheld treat perfect as an appetizer or light meal....
View ArticleCullen skink
Cullen skink might sound a weird name, but you’ll soon set that aside when you start eating this hearty Scottish smoked haddock chowder. Just a few humble ingredients become comfort food in a bowl....
View ArticleBlack bean sweet potato salad
This black bean sweet potato salad is bright, hearty without being heavy, and with delicious fresh flavors. It’s perfect for lunch, or as a side and travels well, too. This post may contain affiliate...
View ArticleCock-a-leekie soup
Cock-a-leekie soup is a simple Scottish soup made with chicken and leeks. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s deliciously comforting and perfect for a cold day. This post may contain affiliate...
View ArticleKedgeree (smoked haddock, rice and lentils)
Kedgeree is a hearty and comforting mix of smoked fish and rice with curry flavors. It’s a tasty dish that you could enjoy any time of day. This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from...
View ArticleSmoked salmon quiche
This smoked salmon quiche is easy to make, with a delicious flavor and makes a wonderful brunch or lunch option. It’s picnic-ready as well! This post may contain affiliate links, where we earn from...
View ArticleCausa rellena
Causa rellena is a classic Peruvian appetizer that takes simple ingredients and transforms them into something elegant and delicious. This pretty layered stack is great for entertaining and more. This...
View ArticleSpelt rolls
These spelt rolls have a wonderful lightly nutty flavor, tender crumb and are perfect for lunch or as a side to a meal. Pair these soft yeast-based bread rolls with butter, cheese or other favorites to...
View ArticleCalifornia roll
If you’re a sushi fan, you’ll be glad to hear that this California roll recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious. Perfect for lunch or parties, you’ll be happily skipping the takeout. This post may...
View ArticleBuckwheat crepes
These French buckwheat crepes are easy to make, naturally gluten free and with a lovely slightly nutty flavor. They’re perfect loaded up with cheese, ham and egg for a classic “crêpe complete” for...
View ArticlePain de campagne – French country bread
Pain de campagne is the classic French country bread. It’s essentially a sourdough, but it’s that bit special with a touch of rye and whole wheat. It needs a little patience, but not much effort, and...
View ArticleSprouted wheat bread
If you haven’t heard of sprouted wheat bread, it’s time to get familiar! This loaf is easy to make, tender with a slight almost nutty sweetness. And it’s packed with goodness too! Much as I don’t make...
View ArticleSage and caramelized onion sourdough bread
This naturally leavened caramelized onion sourdough bread has a wonderful sweet-savory flavor from caramelized onions and a hint of sage. Yes, it takes a bit of time, but most is hands off and believe...
View ArticleSwedish crispbread (rye seed crackers)
These Swedish crispbread are really easy to make and packed with good-for-you ingredients as well. You’ll find variations of these rye seed crackers across Scandinavia as a crunchy snack or part of...
View ArticleRoasted kabocha squash salad with feta
This roasted kabocha squash salad with feta is really easy to make and easily adapted. It has a tasty mix of comforting squash and a tangy dressing that works for lunch, as an appetizer or side. Winter...
View ArticleTortellini in brodo
Tortellini in brodo is a classic dish from the Bologna area, with small meat and cheese filled pasta cooked in homemade broth. It’s comforting, packed with wonderful flavor and worth every moment of...
View ArticleFlamenco eggs (huevos a la flamenca)
Flamenco eggs (huevos a la flamenca) are a traditional Spanish egg dish, a little like shakshuka but with a distinctly Spanish flair. It’s easy to prepare and full of delicious flavor. There are a few...
View ArticleSopa de ajo – Spanish garlic soup
This garlic soup may not have many ingredients, but Spanish sopa de ajo is packed with flavor and warmth. It’s easy to make, rustic and comforting. Just what you need on a cold day. You’ll find...
View ArticleManakish (Lebanese za'atar flatbread)
Manakish za'atar are delicious flatbread from the Levantine region topped with olive oil and za'atar. The oil and herbs add lots of aromatic flavor, making this bread perfect to snack on either as-is...
View ArticlePoached salmon salad
This poached salmon salad is a tasty, light and quick meal. It comes together easily, can be adapted to taste and is perfect when you want something healthier or that avoids using the oven. For a...
View ArticleChicken and bacon salad
This chicken bacon salad doesn't have a lot of ingredients but it's packed with delicious flavor, all brought together with a tasty honey mustard vinaigrette. It makes a great light lunch or add in a...
View ArticleTomato galette
This tomato galette is an easy and delicious way to make the most of tomatoes while they are in season. You don't need too many ingredients, and you can change up the additions, but either way it's a...
View ArticleWild mushroom soup
This wild mushroom soup uses a blend of mushrooms to add more depth of flavor, but with all that wonderful earthiness and smooth creaminess you would expect. It's easy to make, comforting and...
View ArticleHarira (Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup)
Harira is a traditional Moroccan lentil and chickpea soup that's packed with warm spice flavors. With a tomato base, fresh herbs and ginger for a gentle kick, it's a hearty, comforting and delicious...
View ArticleSopa de lima (Mexican lime soup)
Sopa de lima is a wonderfully easy, flavorful traditional Mexican lime soup from the Yucatán region. It's in some ways a kind of chicken soup, but with quite a different flavor profile - it's fresh...
View ArticleTraditional English tea sandwiches
A plate of traditional English tea sandwiches is a classic part of afternoon tea, though you could enjoy them any time. These dainty bites are easy to make, with a range of simple fillings that are...
View ArticleGrilled chicken and blueberry salad
This grilled chicken and blueberry salad is healthy, easy to make & full of delicious flavors from the lemon-feta dressing to berries & nuts. It makes a wonderful lunch, but works any time....
View ArticleMexican chorizo torta
Mexico is well known for it's street food, and sandwiches like this chorizo torta are one of the many delicious options you might find, and in this case also really easy to recreate at home. It has...
View ArticleTom yum soup
Tom yum soup is a classic Thai soup loaded with wonderful aromatic and spice flavor. It has freshness from lemongrass and lime leaves, and a little chili kick. This favorite shrimp version is easy,...
View ArticleLablabi - Tunisian chickpea soup/stew
Lablabi may not need many ingredients, but the flavors are so vibrant you'd be forgiven for thinking otherwise. It's filling thanks to the chickpeas, and has great depth due to the spices including...
View ArticleImeruli khachapuri (Georgian cheese filled bread)
Imeruli khachapuri might not be as well known outside the country as the more familiar boat-shaped adjaruli version, but it's just as tasty. This cheese filled bread is easy to make, and filled with...
View ArticleMinestrone primavera
Minestrone primavera is a wonderful bowlful of spring flavors, with lots of green vegetables, white beans and a light stock base. It's easy to make, adaptable to what you have and perfect on cooler...
View ArticleNam khao (Lao crispy rice salad)
Nam khao is a delicious Lao salad made by frying balls of seasoned rice then breaking them up and mixing with herbs, peanuts and more. It's a wonderful mix of flavors and textures, and makes a tasty...
View ArticleClassic Salade Niçoise
The exact ingredients in a salade Niçoise (Nicoise salad) is sometimes up for debate, but no matter exactly how it looks, it's a delicious taste of summer. This largely classic version is packed with...
View ArticlePork larb
Pork larb (larb moo) is an easy and tasty version of the Thai/Lao salad packed with fresh herbs, lime, lemongrass and other bright flavors. Enjoy as a light lunch or snack in lettuce wraps or add sides...
View ArticleTom kha gai (Thai coconut soup)
Tom kha gai is often called Thai coconut soup in English since this simple soup is smooth and rich with coconut milk. But the flavors are so much more than that, with an aromatic broth base, infused...
View ArticleJerusalem artichoke soup (sunchoke soup)
Jerusalem artichoke soup (sunchoke soup) is an easy blended soup that's flavorful, comforting yet not too heavy. It's easy to make and the lemon and parsley toasted crumb topping pairs perfectly to add...
View ArticleBroccoli and stilton soup
Broccoli and stilton soup is a wonderfully tasty, comforting soup that's flavorful and easy to make. You only need a handful of ingredients, a short cooking time then everything is blended into smooth,...
View ArticleFrench chestnut soup
French chestnut soup (velouté de châtaigne) is a wonderfully silky smooth, gently sweet and nutty soup that's perfect for the colder months. It's really easy to make, with a slightly earthy flavor from...
View ArticleChashu chahan (Japanese fried rice with pork belly)
Chashu chahan is more than just a way to use up leftover chashu pork and rice - it's a delicious dish in itself. This simple Japanese fried rice is quick to prepare and perfect as a lunch, or serve it...
View ArticleChorba frik (Algerian lamb and freekeh soup)
Chorba frik is a wonderfully comforting Algerian soup, with a tomato base and frik/freekeh, meat and chickpeas that give it a bit of bulk. Seasoned with warm spices and cilantro, it's packed with...
View ArticleEmpanada gallega (Galician pie)
Empanada gallega is a delicious Spanish savory pie, filled with tender onion, pepper and tomato and, in this case, tuna and egg. It's typically made as a larger pie to cut into slices to share (or come...
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