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Since they have a fairly mild flavor compared to other organs, they are a good choice for those who venture into eating offal for the first time. People tell me that eating organ meats is “an acquired taste” and “a cultural thing.” As someone who was raised in Israel and enjoyed the cooking of two wonderful grandmothers - one of them an Israeli of Eastern European descent and the other Dutch - I was served offal from an early age, and I really liked it - as long as it was not overcooked....

Cabbage Salad I know cabbage can have a reputation for being a really boring vegetable and I distinctly have memories from my childhood of picking through food to avoid eating even the tiniest piece of cabbage. However, once I grew out of my bratty-picky-eating-phase and left the nest to fend for myself, cabbage became a pantry staple (well, refrigerator staple). Every week, along with onions, garlic and potatoes, cabbage always makes its way into my shopping basket....

I can guarantee that 10 minutes after putting this on the table, every crumb will be gone. None of that ’no you have the last tortilla’ - this is an every-person-for-themselves dinner. If you get to the table too late? Tough. Nobody is saving you any. Wow, that was a little bullish wasn’t it. Sorry. I just really like them. I also like the fact that I don’t have to make it....

Leftovers keep well for several days and actually taste better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to meld together. If you like rich and aromatic beef dishes, you will love this recipe. And the fact that you can make it right in your slow cooker - pretty much “set it and forget it” - is a huge bonus. I love most slow-cooked meats, such as this pot roast....

Tastes like Jambalaya, minus the cajun flavours, and much faster to make! One Pot Smoked Sausage and Rice Like the “dump and bake” Fried Rice I shared a few weeks ago, this rice casserole recipe was conceived as a quick and low-effort dish. What makes this recipe tick is the use of smoked sausages. An under-utilised yet economical ingredient sold at all supermarkets, smoked sausages like kransky and kielbasa (Polish sausages) pack a ton of flavour thanks to their smoky taste and the generous seasoning in the sausage itself....

You’ll love how the sauce slowly drips down the cheesecake with every bite, and how the filling is creamy and rich, but it’s a bit fluffy rather than heavy and dense. And because I love the biscuit base so much, I’ve made it go aalll the way up the sides…. Strawberry Cheesecake This has been my go-to cheesecake recipe for many years now. It’s the cheesecake that rendered a group of girls silent when we were on a weekend away....

Mushrooms were made for stuffing for all sorts of purposes – bite size to pass around at gatherings, and large ones like this for eggs! Baked Eggs in Mushrooms I made these last weekend. Yes, on a Sunday. And yes, it was sunny. And yes, I am usually very uncreative when it comes to recipe names, and writing generally. But I like to think that I can get creative in the kitchen, and so that’s what I focus my energy on, not coming up with catchy names for my recipes!...

QUICK AND EASY TACO SAUCE This is a quick and easy taco sauce that’s very versatile. It tastes as good as anything you can buy from the stores with the added bonus that you know exactly what goes in it, and you can customise it to your taste. Just place the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes to bring the flavour together. That’s it! This makes more than enough for one batch of tacos – but it keeps perfectly either in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for months....

Thai Lettuce Wraps – Larb Gai Thai is one of the most popular Asian foods in Sydney. And there’s so much to love about it – noodles, curries and soups, grilled chicken, fried rice and Thai Fish Cakes. And of course, everybody’s favourite Thai Chicken Satay with peanut sauce! But when you feel like something lighter (read: lower cal!) but still loaded with Thai flavours, these Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps are fabulous....

This is a personal list put together by the RecipeTin Family, after much agonising and bickering! We’re a food obsessed family in Sydney, Australia. Our family is from Tokyo and it’s the city we know best when it comes to eating! Top 10 Foods to Eat in Tokyo! The “problem” with food in Tokyo is that there’s so darn much of it – and it’s all SO GOOD! In fact, it is hard to find bad food in Tokyo....

This ultra-quick recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner. This recipe was a happy accident. It all started when I wanted to use up not just the salmon I had in the fridge, but also scallions. “Ha! I can turn it into an Asian-style dish!” I thought. But all the recipes I found said I should marinate the fish for at least 2 hours, then bake it in the marinade, basting occasionally....

You simply microwave it on high until it’s tender-crisp. Depending on how thick the spears are, this should take around 3 minutes. Asparagus is probably one of those vegetables that one either really likes or really doesn’t. I happen to love it! I even like it in its canned form. But when fresh and in season, it’s a true delicacy. Cooking asparagus in the microwave is so easy, that I often default to this cooking method....

For those times you want a quick dinner, minimal washing up and no arguments with the kids about eating their veg (ummm I actually want that every night) - then this one pan pasta is the answer! 30 minutes from start to finish, we just need to add ingredients to the pan as we go, and then stick it under the grill (broiler) at the end for a bubbling melted cheese topping....

Full of flavour and filling too - these are 91 of my favourites. You can click on the image for any of them to be taken to the recipe. If you click the ‘jump to recipe’ at the top of the individual recipe page it will take you straight to the recipe card. The bottom of each recipe card shows nutritional information.In general most of these recipes (with a few exceptions) are under 500 calories....

We enjoy it as an appetizer with this sauteed peppers and onions or side to pasta dishes like this instant pot chicken pasta, 30 minutes spaghetti Bolognese and creamy mushroom pasta. Air Fryer Garlic Bread Recipe I do not want to sound like a broken record today, so I am going to spare you all the reasons why I think you need an air fryer in your life if you don’t have one already....

Crispy air fryer salmon recipe with skin Cooking salmon in the air fryer couldn’t be any easier you only need a handful of ingredients and minimal prep. The fish comes out crispy on the outside, around the edges, tender and moist, and perfectly cooked on the inside. If you love salmon and you are looking for the best way to cook it then using an air fryer is the way. It is just a convenient and easy way to make a perfectly healthy dinner....

I’ve still not given in and bought a fryer yet. Chris really wants one, but I’m worried I’ll end up posting ten different recipes for chips over the next month - because I’m sure that’s all I’d eat! Chips with chilli Chips with homemade gravy Crispy chicken and chips Chip butties They all sound okay for future recipes? Yeah, maybe not. So rather than frying these onion rings in a big pan of hot oil, I’ve baked them!...

To check if your baking powder is still active, pour 1/4 cup boiling water over 1/2 tsp baking powder. If it bubbles, it’s still good. If not, it’s no good! Background Dead baking powder is a common cause of cakes not rising, even if it’s not past the due date. This is because factors such as heat, humidity and jars not properly sealed will reduce the rising power of baking powder....

The secret to perfection is to use lots of butter and cook them slowly and patiently. These mushrooms are amazing. They are so delicious! It’s difficult to believe that such depth and complexity of flavor can be achieved with minimal seasonings. But the mushrooms themselves are very flavorful, and cooking them in butter (or extra-virgin olive oil) brings out their rich flavor. Another big advantage of this recipe: it’s ready in less than 30 minutes, and the leftovers are really good!...

I don’t even want to know how many calories are in this Cheesy Butternut Gratin. I haven’t put it through the calorie counter yet. I’ll let you know my reaction when I get to the end of the post. I might just be done with it and eat it alongside a few of my chocolate caramel brownies. Whatever it is, I don’t think it could frighten me off. So simple, and pretty quick once you’ve mastered peeling and slicing a butternut squash....