Food

21 Nov

Another week .. another soup for your taste buds.  Pan seared Prawn Pumpkin soup for you this week. That’s right I’m rinsing my last bit of leftover pumpkin from Halloween and creating something new. I must say I’ve totally underestimated the use of Pumpkins! Soups don’t have to be boring, add your own spices to it to get it to a palatable level. I freeze my leftover soups in dedicated ice cube trays and love to pop out (shaped as ice cubes) the quantity I need when required and defrost them whenever I feel like having something warm.  The beauty of frozen soups is...

07 Nov

Soup season has arrived ohhh my people!  Thaw your senses with a bowl of homemade soup! There will be no recipes of bland soups up in here! Only tasty, lick your bowls Oliver Twist style ‘Sir .. please may I have some more? ‘ kinda soup fest! I absolutely love tasty soups, they are warm, comforting and are perfect as a starter for your dinner menu courses. Christmas is just around the corner & with the mandatory 4 weeks UK lockdown which may or may not be extended until Christmas, it’s time to start planning your festive menu and incorporate simple yet tasty...

25 Oct

One thing I love about autumn is the snuggle fest of cosy outfits, great selection of Autumn/Winter collections in stores and my favourite part .. walking into a warm cosy house after been out in the cold. A hot bath, slipping into comfortable PJs & slippers, and best of all, a soothing drink that warms you up whilst tucked underneath a cosy blanket. As autumn season begins, here is one of my favourite snacks which so happen to be Autumn/Halloween decor inspired. I wanted to challenge myself using pumpkins in cooking and this an ode to my autumnal drink from Starbucks, the...

17 Oct

This was always my ‘go to’ anytime I visit one of my favorite restaurants, but the portions they served was never enough so I decided to create my own version using chicken thighs (who doesn’t love a good thigh!) and added some prawns to the mix. This meal is wholesome, tasty and quick to make if you use pre-made green curry paste, or you can go up a level and create your own green Thai curry paste from scratch. A good quality pre-made curry paste from your local supermarket or Asian store will be good enough. It’s all about how...

03 Oct

Pure cold watermelon slushie without one cube of ice (to dilute the fresh taste) in sight! What you get on the recipe is the natural sweet taste of frozen Watermelon heightened with fresh frozen Pineapples. All you need to make this lush goodness are 3 ingredients…...

26 Sep

The first time I ever tried Spaghetti & Meatballs when I was a kid, the combo of both were presented from a can and warmed up in the microwave. Someone was trying to convince me it was the best thing since sliced bread, hmmmm .. a story for another day. I did subconsciously tell myself that I would never let my mouth go through such egregious crime against my palette again! Hahahaha! I remember when I came up with this recipe, I was watching the latest episode of 'The Sopranos' on TV (before box sets) and I loved the way...

19 Sep

This is a staple in my home, courtesy of the first cook book I ever purchased, Nigella Lawson’s ‘Kitchen’. The size and weight of the cook book made me get a special book stand on my kitchen island to proudly display. The colour of the cook book went perfectly with my kitchen colour theme, so it also served as a decor piece.I added shards of plantain chips as toppings because it needs a crowning glory & I love my desserts with a crunch! You can’t go wrong with making this banana loaf, the simplest ingredients used to make such a lovely...

12 Sep

I am a big fan of Caribbean food and there aren’t access to many Caribbean restaurants where I live so I usually have to wait until I go into London or Nottingham (a couple of fave restaurants there) to enjoy Caribbean dishes. This is a recipe combo that I enjoy, family, friends & colleagues that have tasted this absolutely love it. It’s my version of ‘(jerky) jerk chicken’ packed with flavour, fresh herbs and spices!!! For this recipe, you’ll get a chicken rub combo you can store in a jar for ease and keep using for your meat marinades. You...

05 Sep

What can I say .. if you're a coffee lover like me with a sweet tooth, you'll enjoy making this at home, especially in a scorching hot weather! Who am I kidding .. these are also fabulous anytime of the year, even in winter months, cosied up under a blanket. Course: DrinkCuisine: AmericanPrep time -  5 minutesCooktime - 3 minutes Serves 1 Ingredients: 2 tbs instant coffee 2 tbs caster sugar 3 tbs warm semi skimmed milk 2 tsp Vanilla syrup Ice cubes Cold milk Method: Place the coffee, caster sugar and milk in a cup & whisk with a handheld frother or electric whisk until it forms a thick frothy...

29 Aug

'Bravas’ is basically a mixture of the most commonly used Spanish condiments, which you’ll find in the ingredients list. These are the easiest, tastiest prawns to make and they simply go with any sides or main meal. It is heavily infused with delicious spices that has a kick to it. Course: MainCuisine: Spanish, ItalianPrep time -  5 minutesCooktime - 25 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked large Prawns(or shrimps) with tail on 1tsp olive oil 1tsp honey 1/2 tsp sweet paprika 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp chilli flakes Sprinkle of salt & black pepper 80g Garlic butter 1 tsp dry parsley Lime wedge Method: Mix all spices and olive oil together...

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