It’s rare that I ever find myself with leftover mashed potatoes. I usually lick the bowl clean (literally). But when I do, like after Thanksgiving dinner when I’m just too stuffed to finish them off, I LOVE using them to make these mashed potato cakes. They’re delicious topped with a simple dollop of sour cream and some chopped fresh herbs, chives, or green onions. I also love them served for breakfast with a fried or poached egg (with a runny yolk, of course!...

Marry Me Chicken Risoni (Orzo) is always a winner at my house as it saves me time in the kitchen, and I know my family will enjoy the tasty homestyle flavours. Even better, you can vary the ingredients to use up what you have in the fridge or pantry, and the vegetables can easily be “hidden” (by cutting them small) if you have fussy eaters. Although delicious year-round, this comforting meal is the ideal winter warmer....

I could hardly wait to share this recipe with you as I think you’ll love these syrup-infused orange semolina cupcakes! Last time I baked these was before I went vegan and I remember it well for a reason. I made them into a cake for the French TV crew who came to film us for an episode of a French travel show Echappées Belles. The episode was about several Cycladic Islands and foreigners who chose to live on them....

WHAT IS ACHARI GOSHT? Discover the effortless preparation of Pakistani Tangy Achari Gosht (Mutton Curry Recipe), boasting a delightful tangy and pickled essence that infuses the mutton with an authentic Achari Gosht taste. Hailing from the culinary traditions of North India and Pakistan, this scrumptious Pakistani recipe holds its origin in the heart of both regions. For those enticed by delectable Pakistani dinner recipes, the blog also features Mutton Korma, Karahi Gosht, Mutton Masala Curry, and Mutton Biryani, elevating the culinary journey with a diverse array of flavors....

Eggplant is also known as ringan or baingan in India. This Gujarati shaak recipe is a traditional one made a bit healthier with sweet potatoes. Aubergine eggplants are commonly used in Indian eggplant recipes. Make this baingan recipe with peanut oil for optimal flavor-trust me. Eggplant with Sweet Potato Growing up baingan was my favorite shaak to eat. I loved it in any form whether it was stuffed, sauteed, or even raw!...

I don’t know about you, but I consider the soup season to be officially open!! It’s so cold and gloomy outside that I am beginning to struggle to find enough light for my photography. Today, I started considering dusting a studio lamp off. The trouble is, I really don’t like shooting with an artificial light, so I am persevering with greyish cloudy sky for now. Luckily for me, this roasted red pepper and garlic soup is assertive enough to be able to just pull it off, I think....

From one day to the next, food has ceased to be pleasure and has become a chore for me! I had braces put on my teeth on Thursday and despite me worrying about not being able to withstand the pain (it’s been okay so far), food has actually been the biggest challenge for me. I am a foodie, I love food, I normally thrive on coming up with new recipes (hence this blog) and I love texture....

Yes, I said it. The “K” word. KALE. But please, don’t run screaming away! You KNOW kale is good for you. And you may think it’s a bitter pill (or leaf) to swallow, but wilted in soup it’s absolutely delicious. In fact, you won’t even taste it! This soup is the perfect way to enjoy one of the healthiest leafy greens out there, since cooking is one of the ways you can take the bitterness out of bitter greens....

So it’s happened, after some resistance I finally fell into the sourdough hole and I could not be more obesessed. I guess it’s no surprise. I loved chemistry as a kid until an awful teacher took over. She would say rubbish like: when it comes to grades, God can get an A, I can get a B and you lot (meaning us, kids) can at most get a C. What a role model!...

WHAT IS HARIYALI CHICKEN TIKKA? Tender Homemade Hariyali Chicken Tikka is a flavorful Pakistani recipe featuring chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, seasonings, and fresh green herbs. Mildly spiced, it’s a quick and easy Pakistani appetizer recipe that I make for nearly every dinner party at my place. The name “Hariyali” reflects the vibrant green hue of the dish, where the chicken beautifully blends with the concept of “Tikka,” referring to tender, flavorful chunks of meat....

Look closely at the photo of orzo pilaf above. Do you see how there are some pieces of orzo that are darker in color than others? That, my friends, is the beauty of this dish. The toasted orzo not only makes this pilaf pretty to look at, but also boosts the flavor. And browning the butter before toasting the orzo in it results in a delicious earthy, toasty flavor that adds a lot of depth to this otherwise simple side dish....

Friends, let’s be honest. There is NOTHING like a casserole on cold evenings. It’s comfort food at its finest. On a cold, dreary winter day, your mood can be instantly elevated by the magical healing properties of a casserole. And this tuna casserole is the ultimate rich, creamy concoction that you need, without being heavy or unhealthy. It’s such a great way to enjoy guilt-free creamy comfort food! Bonus: your kids will LOVE it....

Hello hello, today I’m swimming against the current and bringing you an unusually (for January) indulgent recipe as I realise that especially those of you who are new to veganism may still, deep-down, have this belief that vegan food is diet food. It all depends on your motivation, of course, it can be but it doesn’t have to be and the choice is totally yours! I personally subscribe to eating healthy most of the time, but I also love chocolate and cakes so I am occasionally pulled in the totally opposite direction and as long as that’s not too often, that works for me....

Happy Friday, guys! I just got off the plane and I’m now heading home to hug my cat, although she will be offended, no doubt. Cats, eh? You gotta love them and their unshakeable confidence. I’ve had a lovely time back home in Poland, recharged my batteries and soaked up some late September sun too, which was an unexpected but welcome surprise. Today’s recipe is a rich chocolate and hazelnut torte that I’m hoping you’ll enjoy....

As promised, today I bring you another Greek-inspired recipe that goes well with Tuesday’s tzatziki recipe. I never thought I would create a vegan version of this dish as gyros is quintessentially a meat-lover’s choice, but it turns out that the mighty jackfruit has made it totally possible 🙂 . In case you haven’t had the real thing, traditional gyros is a Greek dish made of pork or chicken meat, usually served wrapped in a soft and fluffy pita, with tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce and sometimes a few potato fries too....

How are you, guys? Are you Xmas ready yet? As usual, I feel nowhere near ready and I keep on thinking that there is still plenty of time to get presents etc. until I take a look at a calendar and I am in shock at how wrong I am. This is why Duncan often laughs that my perception of time is not the most accurate. I get caught out by things....

Happy weekend everyone! Apologies for a few days of radio silence and some delay replying to your comments and questions. Duncan and I went down to the Dorset coast for a few days to relax and recharge our batteries. It was beautiful and we even managed to have two beach days as the temperatures started climbing towards the end of this week. We were a little gutted to leave as the weekend and the entire of next week is meant to be even sunnier, but that’s life....

As you can tell, I am in a South-East Asian food mood these days. After my take on bun noodles last week, this week we are stuffing our faces with Greekified summer rolls with an addictive almond butter sauce on repeat. Why Greekified you ask? This is a new take on one of my first recipes, which I came up with when we lived on the Greek island of Paros for four years....

I don’t know about you, but I’m happy to be seeing the end of this week as it has not been good for me at all. I’ve been feeling really exhausted and low. My usual coping strategies are not really working and given my history with depression and intermittent anxiety issues, I am only hoping this state of mind is not here to stay. At times like these, self-motivating is exceptionally hard and I sometimes wish I was still working in an office where I simply clock in and out and I have a bunch of colleagues to talk to....

As much as it pains me to admit this my life isn’t all about making dainty vegan desserts. Sometimes real-life stuff gets in the way and the girl cannot afford to spend hours in the kitchen agonising over the consistency of her lemon curd or the level of sweetness of her chocolate cake. Sometimes the girl wants the dinner to make itself so that she can focus on other stuff....