Cooking delicious and healthy meals at home does not have to be a chore. This website is aimed at people seeking an alternative to takeaway meals, to show them that cooking at home can be both enjoyable and rewarding.
Butternut and Sage Lasagna
I have made this a few times and it’s always a big hit when I’m entertaining.
The original recipe for this delicious lasagne is from Ixta Belfrage’s book, Mezcla. It’s absolutely delicious.
Zucchini Basil and Parmesan Soup
This is so popular at my office that I often have to take a few more helpings for my colleagues! It’s quick to prepare with basic ingredients.
Panzanella Salad
A refreshing summer salad presented in individual serves. Easy to make, lovely to look at and a delicious addition to any party.
Easy Pumpkin Soup
Easy Pumpkin soup (serves 6)
Thanks to Donna Hay for her no-peel pumpkin soup recipe. It’s never been so easy to make a delicious and hearty soup that can serve as a main meal with some cheesy toasted bread, with no hassle of peeling and cutting the pumpkin.
Chhole Bhature (Indian Chickpea Curry)
This is a simple curry made with pantry ingredients. High protein for vegetarians and super quick and easy to make. It is traditionally eaten with bhature but can also be served with rice.
Lemon Rice
This dish is very popular in the southern part of India and is characterised by the use of coconut oil and curry leaves in the cooking. As a child I visited family in Bangalore (Bengaluru) where we often had this dish served with a spicy lentil soup called Rasam.
Roast Tomato and Red Pepper Soup
The sudden cooler temperatures and rain prompted me to make this warming soup. I used one pan to saute and roast the vegetables to save time and washing up…
Akuri - Masala Scrambled Eggs
These spiced eggs were introduced by the Parsi community when they came to India from Iran. It is my daughter’s favourite meal to wake up to. You can have it for breakfast or it makes for a quick and easy meal for lunch or dinner with pantry ingredients. Our preference is to eat it on Sunday mornings with fresh onion bread made by my husband.
Savory Buckwheat Crepes (GF)
These delicious gluten-free Crepes make an ideal meal when you are hard pressed for time! I have used a crumbled paneer filling but you can choose any filling of your choice. Mildly spiced potatoes or even eggs are a good alternative.
Palak Paneer
Such a nutritious dish and so simple to prepare. A great source of iron and protein for vegetarians! It is a family favourite and we have it every other week accompanied with either rice or some form of Indian bread.
Spiralised Zucchini Pesto Burrata
A simple recipe packed with flavour. Cooking time is literally 2 minutes and with zucchini noodles available at most supermarkets this is an easy addition to your repertoire.
Mexican Quinoa
An alternative to the recipe for Mexican rice I had posted a couple of weeks ago. Many questioned if there was something that could be used instead of rice….