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A blank canvas for Chinese Stir Fry Noodles I rarely use a recipe for stir fry noodles I make on a day to day basis, because after making it hundreds (and hundreds!) of times, the “formula” is embedded deep in me which means I can throw one together using virtually any ingredients. And I swear, I’ve never had a disaster failure. Some are better than others, and I’ve experimented with stir frying some strange ingredients (umm…parsnip in stir fries is weird), but overall it’s always tasty and I happily scoff down a large bowl and go back for seconds....

I’m not sure I’d strictly call this one a recipe, it’s more like my grown-up version of chocolate crispy cakes. Melted chocolate with added tasty stuff! I suppose it’s even easier than chocolate crispy cakes - after all, who can be bothered with that momentous effort of stirring in rice crispies. Phew, i’d rather just sprinkle tasty stuff on top and leave it at that…. The perfect chocoholic’s Christmas treat - it makes a great gift, broken into shards and packed into cellophane bags....

A one-pot recipe that’s ready in about 40 minutes, it’s wonderfully creamy and so very flavorful. Whenever the weather gets colder, I get super excited about making soups. I wasn’t always a fan of them, but my husband is, and he had taught me to appreciate them. They are warming and comforting, and they make great use of all kinds of vegetables. Creamy, delicate, and incredibly flavorful, cream of broccoli soup turns the humble broccoli into a delicacy....

I like to serve mine as a side dish on its own for a meatless dinner or with baked salmon in a foil. Easy Creamy pasta recipe Today’s recipe is a good way to use up the fresh produce you have in your fridge just like my prawn stir fry recipe. Who doesn’t like a quick pick me up recipe just like this cucumber salad? Pasta salad is not only great for summer parties, barbeques or potlucks alone, it is a great side dish that can grace your table any time of the year....

Let me show you how to make it with my simple step-by-step guide Why you will love this cold pasta salad It is economical but that doesn’t mean it tastes cheap. This pasta is packed full of flavors and about to be your family’s favorite. Fresh, light and packed with protein Perfect for picnics, potlucks, BBQs, summer parties, and more It can be made ahead of time which makes It perfect for meal prepping as it stays fresh in the fridge for up to 5 days....

Ready in a mere 30 minutes, they’re excellent as they are, or you could serve them with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream. These delicious patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They are very tasty! Even the leftovers are excellent - warmed up or cold. The Picky Eater basically refuses spinach - even creamed spinach.😲 But she loves these spinach fritters so I make them quite often for her and for my entire family....

I love a good mille feuille (although I always feel silly trying to pronounce it - ‘Mill Foy’ right?). I tend to stick with calling it a vanilla slice, and I’ve made the classic version lots of times (don’t know why I haven’t put it on the blog yet, I’ll have to get on that one). But here’s my Chocolate Mille Feuille. Chocolate crème pâtissière layered with sweetened pastry and finished with a drizzle of Nutella (I had to go there), chopped hazelnuts and mini chocolate caramel Easter eggs!...

Jump to:📋 What do we need? 🔪 How to make Chimichurri Sauce 🍽️ What to serve it with 🍲 More fantastic sauce recipes Chimichurri Sauce Recipe 💬 Reviews Chimichurri is a fresh sauce that doesn’t require any cooking, it’s easy to pull together fast whilst you’re resting your steak. It originates from Argentina and is often served alongside grilled or bbq meats, particularly steak. Make sure to use the freshest ingredients for the best flavour....

Jump to:📋 What do we need? ❓ MSG or no MSG? 🔪 How to make egg fried rice 🍽️ What to serve it with 📺 Watch how to make it 🍲 More fantastic rice recipes Egg Fried Rice 💬 Reviews Once you get the knack of remembering to boil a pan of rice in the morning, so you can have cold rice - which is really important for making the tastiest fried rice - this recipe will become a staple for serving up with any of your Chinese fakeaway dinners (or just eat it on its own for lunch!...

For some reason green beans are pretty much the only cooked vegetable I can get my 10-year-old to eat without any bargaining. We’ve got a few definite no-nos - like sweet potato and cauliflower. Then there are the occasional ‘ok, I suppose’ veggies - like sprouts on Christmas day Then there’re the ‘I’ll eat them if I have to’ veggies - like broccoli, carrots and cabbage. I sometimes let him get away with eating his portion raw whilst I’m chopping the veggies for dinner....

Monday Meatball Mania is here! The rules are simple and the logic powerful: my friend Jo from Jo Cooks and I both agree that meatballs are the King of all Ball Shaped Foods. There cannot be too many meatballs in this world. So at the beginning of this year, we embarked upon a mission to make this world a better place by contributing even more meatballs. So on the last Monday of every month, we each publish a meatball recipe....

And … welcome to THAI WEEK! Welcome to THAI WEEK Every now and then, I like to do a recipe theme week. This week it’s THAI week, with three classic recipes to make your very own Thai feast at home: Green Papaya Salad (Thai) This is a salad that’s about as far as you can get from Western salads. No mayo! No oil in the dressing! It’s a zingy and spicy cold salad made with green papaya, a fruit which might be unfamiliar to most Westerners....

Plus, I’m sharing a secret for how to stop guacamole from going brown – it lasts two whole days in the fridge and stays the perfect green colour! A really great Guacamole recipe Anyone who has visited Mexico or been to an authentic Mexican restaurant will agree that there is guacamole…then there are really good guacamoles. For most of my life, I was making it like much of the world: mashing up avocado, stirring through jalapeño, coriander/cilantro, lime juice and salt....

I’ve made cauliflower soup plenty of times, but this is the first time I attempted broccoli soup. It really is just like the consistency of cauliflower soup, really creamy (but not a drop of cream in site!) but being so green I just feel like it’s better for my insides – full of nutrition! With a hand held blender stick, this is so quick to make – on the table in 15 minutes....

This is a great grab-and-go make-ahead breakfast. Plus, sharing a cheeky way to cook round eggs even if you don’t have egg rings! 😉 Copycat Sausage and Egg McMuffin recipe! I have a secret list of Dirty Foods I Love. KFC Popcorn chicken is on it. Pizza Hut is on it (double pepperoni thin and crispy with anchovies!). Crispy Kreme classic glazed doughnuts. And yes, McDonald’s is on the list too....

Easy air fryer asparagus recipe Although it’s not currently spring asparagus is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed as a healthy snack or a side dish any time of the year. I love cooking vegetables in my air fryer whether fresh or frozen and asparagus is one of my favorites. Today’s recipe is so easy to make and requires just a few ingredients. I also love the fact that this vegetable can be cooked straight from frozen, without needing to defrost it first....

Homemade Hummus From Scratch Making hummus from scratch is very easy, thank goodness for quality canned chickpeas. Although authentic hummus recipe calls for dried chickpeas which will still require some time to cook, I used canned one for mine. I have always done, and I do this when I need to whip up a quick dip to accompany my meals, a quick snack or when entertaining. Also, it can be made impromptu and that is what makes it one of the most delicious and sought-after dip....

Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and nothing in this post should be interpreted as medical advice. I’m just sharing a recipe that is loaded with good-for-you nutritious vegetables! Immunity-boosting Green Goddess Soup Half of Sydney is out of action with the flu or COVID right now. So here by popular demand is a big pot of nutrition packed goodness that actually tastes great! I’m not going to lie....

Marinated Grilled Vegetables (BBQ or oven!) I don’t think I’ve ever been so excited about a vegetable recipe!! 😂 I mean, we’ve all done basic grilled vegetables. You might’ve even tried your hand tossing vegetables in a basic marinade before barbecuing them. But have you ever tossed grilled vegetables in a marinade AFTER grilling them?? They suck up flavour in a way that raw vegetables never will, and they taste like homemade antipasto vegetables....

Instant pot chicken thighs and rice recipe I already have a pressure cooker rice and chicken on the blog but it uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Today’s recipe, I am sharing with you how to perfectly cook bone-in chicken thighs with rice in your instant pot without the rice turning mushy or the chicken overcooked. You can also use chicken legs for this recipe. Chicken legs or quarter is a combination of thighs and the drumstick....