This homemade spice mix is one of my favourite kitchen staples, and once you have a jar of it ready to go you will wonder how you ever managed without it. It is a bold, aromatic blend designed to make curry nights quicker, easier, and far more flavour packed. Instead of measuring out lots of …
Last weekend we continued one of our favourite little traditions: celebrating Alex’s birthday with a Michelin-star restaurant visit. It’s something we started a few years ago and it’s quietly become one of those annual rituals we both look forward to. Not because it’s about doing something “fancy” (well maybe a little bit), but because it …
This crispy Chinese pork is one of those recipes that feels like a proper takeaway treat, but it is surprisingly easy to make at home. It’s also one of those dishes the kids can’t get enough of! The pork comes out beautifully crisp thanks to the air fryer, then gets tossed through a glossy, sticky …
This pasta carbonara is rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying, built on a handful of simple ingredients that come together to create something far greater than the sum of their parts. It is the kind of dish that feels indulgent without being heavy, relying on good technique rather than complicated steps. When done well, carbonara is …
This mushroom pate came together rather unexpectedly this year. We were having our parents over for Christmas dinner and I was talking my mum through the menu on Christmas Eve when she announced that she loves pate, just not any made with livers. Starting into a fridge full of Christmas food the mushrooms jumped out! …
This Marie Rose sauce is a simple, creamy classic that comes together in minutes and adds instant flavour to all kinds of dishes. Made with good quality mayonnaise and tomato ketchup, it has a smooth, rich base with just the right balance of sweetness and tang. A touch of paprika adds gentle warmth and colour, …
One of the real highlights of our recent trip to Bruges was a dinner we booked at Goesepitte 43. It is tucked away from the busiest streets, and from the moment we walked in it felt calm, welcoming, and quietly confident. There was no rush, no noise, just a relaxed dining room and the sense …
This pasta meatballs recipe is a comforting, slow cooked classic that fills the kitchen with rich tomato aromas and promises a deeply satisfying meal. It is built around a generous tomato sauce that develops layers of flavour as it gently simmers, coating the meatballs in a thick, glossy sauce that clings perfectly to pasta. Simple …
This classic shortbread recipe shows how a few simple ingredients can turn into something wonderfully comforting. With soft butter, fine sugar, plain flour, and cornflour, it creates a delicate, melt in the mouth biscuit that feels both classic and homely. The method is calm and straightforward. Creaming the butter and sugar gives you a smooth …
This chicken gyros recipe is a vibrant mix of tender, marinated meat and bright Mediterranean flavours, bringing the spirit of classic Greek street food into your own kitchen. Using chicken thighs ensures the meat stays juicy and full of flavour, even after high heat cooking. The marinade blends Greek yoghurt, garlic, paprika, oregano, olive oil, …
