Recipes

Zucchini Chorizo & Feta Slice

Posted on Jun 17, 2013 in Breakfast / Brunch, Picnic Inspired, Snacks

Zucchini Chorizo & Feta Slice

Sautéing my paprika infused chorizo filled my kitchen with a smoky goodness that merely affirmed just how tasty this zucchini slice was going to be.

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Leek & Goats Cheese Tart w/ Homemade Shortcrust Pastry

Posted on Apr 19, 2013 in Baking, Breakfast / Brunch, Mains

Leek & Goats Cheese Tart w/ Homemade Shortcrust Pastry

Making your own shortcrust pastry offers more than just enhanced eating, it makes you feel good; it awakens your warm, fuzzy, homely-inner self.

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Garlic Rosemary Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

Posted on Apr 10, 2013 in Mains

Garlic Rosemary Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

You’re looking at possibly the best vegetarian sandwich known to man! My Portobello Mushroom Sandwich is the best steak sandwich that no one told you was vegetarian.

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Zucchini Sticks w Sweet Onion Dipping Sauce

Posted on Apr 7, 2013 in Baking, Snacks, Starters

Zucchini Sticks w Sweet Onion Dipping Sauce

This post is dedicated to my friend Sara. Sara saw my Zucchini Sticks with Sweet Onion Dipping sauce on a recent instagram picture of mine. She really wanted the recipe, so as any good friend would have it I decided to share my Zucchini Sticks recipe with you all. Not having taken a’ professional’ photo of my Zucchini Sticks yet,  I was very hesitant in writing a blog post for them. I’m trying so hard to improve my food photography and I have to tell you it’s not easy! I don’t think people realise the time and effort that goes into a food blog post. First you have to of...

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Open Haloumi Kebab

Posted on Mar 21, 2013 in Mains, Salads

Open Haloumi Kebab

Dining at The Crosstown Eating House a few weeks ago, I had the joy of eating one of the most satisfying vegetarian dishes to date. Open Haloumi Kebab was the meal and from the very first mouthful I was in love. My foodie-love was so strong that sitting right there and then I planned to replicate the same Haloumi Kebab at home. First I needed the right bread; I opted for Greek Yiros. I always use Yiros when making Authentic Greek Kebabs so it seemed only right to stick with what I knew worked best. Yiros BBQ/grill’s really well and they have an almost denser feel – they’re stronger...

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Tofu Salad with Miso dressing

Posted on Mar 2, 2013 in Salads

Tofu Salad with Miso dressing

I’ve never been all that impressed with tofu; the lack of taste and consistency can be very off putting for some. Lately however I’ve been getting right into it and I’ve found a couple of Tofu varieties that I’m enjoying. My first Agedashi tofu experience was my huge tofu-turn-around; the delicate and velvety smooth texture of the silken tofu together with the dashi broth is a fabulous flavour combination. Next time you’re dining out for Japanese please give Agedashi Tofu a try, it’s only a starter dish and I think you’ll be satisfyingly surprised, even the biggest...

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