If you’ve never tried beer cheese dip you’re missing out! Warm, melty cheese goodness, with a light savoury ‘beer-ness’ (you can make it more ‘hoppy’ with different beer varieties), and little cayenne kick. Served with warm dough balls, tortilla crisps or crunchy vegetables, it makes a fantastic game day snack or party appetizer! This velvety, … Read more
Soft, fluffy dough balls baked tear-and-share style in the oven. Serve with your favourite dip (see my favourites below, including my beer cheese dip), make mini sliders (roast beef and gravy makes a great filling!), brush them with garlic butter, or use to swipe up the pasta sauce at the bottom of your bowl. These … Read more
Traditional cottage pie with a rich meaty sauce, topped with creamy mashed potato, crisped up to golden perfection. Check out my tip for ensuring you also get a jug of delicious gravy to pour on top. When Chris and I were first dating (over 22 years ago!), we had a tiny little flat. One night … Read more
Who doesn’t love a roast potato? but have you tried making them in an air fryer? No need to parboil these beauties and the result – crispy and delicious and done in 20 minutes, which means these airfryer roast potatoes make a great side to a speedy meal. I’ve been experimenting with my air fryer … Read more
So good it’s said to win hearts with just one mouthful. Marry Me Chicken Pasta is one of those meals that, despite being pretty quick and easy to make, you know is made with love. Golden seasoned chunks of chicken, pan fried with garlicky butter and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with a creamy-parmesan sauce and served … Read more
Tender beef steak, stir fried with broccoli and a heavenly Chinese-style stir fry sauce. Simple, quick and delicious! This beef and broccoli recipe all ready in 20 minutes, so it makes a great mid-week meal for the family. Gotta love a quick dinner that basically tastes like a tasty takeaway! This recipe uses a reasonably … Read more
Published 07/05/2023. Updated 07/05/2023 Fresh green chili peppers seasoned with doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste) make for a simple summer side dish that goes especially well with Korean BBQ. Koreans often enjoy fresh green chili peppers dipped in ssamjang, a doenjang (된장, Korean fermented soybean paste) based sauce. This recipe offers a different take on … Read more
Published 05/03/2023. Updated 05/01/2023 If you like kimchi jjigae (stew), try this kimchi jjim (braised kimchi). Slow cooked with a small amount of liquid and fatty pork, braised kimchi is tender and packed with flavors. Kimchi jjim (or kimchijjim, 김치찜) is a braised kimchi dish. It’s typically made with pork, but you can use … Read more
Here are some delicious Korean dishes you can make with fresh, seasonal vegetables this spring! Spring is here! There are lots of wonderful spring vegetables available in grocery stores and farmers markets. Look for fresh ramps, young spinach with beautiful purple stems, thin spring scallions, and even mugwort (ssuk, 쑥)! You might also find dandelion … Read more
Published 03/05/2023. Updated 03/05/2023 A simple Korean tofu salad served with a soy based sauce. Easy, healthy, and refreshing! In Korea, tofu is often enjoyed simply with a soy dipping sauce, called yangnyeomjang (양념장). It’s an easy way to add healthy and tasty protein to your meal. If you add your favorite spring salad mix, … Read more