I wish I could tell you where my love of American barbecue comes from. I think barbecue sauce is the best thing in the world. I love nothing more than baby back ribs cooked to perfection smothered in barbecue sauce. The idea of doing a road trip around the barbecue joints in the Southern US…
Category: Mains
Chickpea Buddha Bowl
What on earth is a Buddha bowl, you may ask? Well, while these bowls of goodness have many different names, thanks to the power of the internet, this is the most likely origin for the name: “Buddha woke up before dawn every morning and carried his bowl through the roads or paths wherever he was…
Barbecue Mushroom Steaks
How do you know that what you’re passionate about is obvious? When your birthday and Christmas presents reflect those passions. I received five books this Christmas, all of them encompassing things that I am interested in, and clearly discuss a lot. Of those five, three of the books are food-related (I know, only three?!). One…
Butternut Squash & Spinach Risotto
You know me. I love risotto. I love your classic mushroom risotto, and I love different flavours of risotto. One thing I’ve been cooking a lot recently is butternut squash. It’s strange, it was never something we ever had at home. Mum never really made pumpkin or squash-based dishes at home. Courgettes, absolutely. Aubergine, of…
Leftover Turkey Sandwich
You know the drill. The leftovers from Christmas dinner get separated into various containers, and put in the fridge. The carcass goes into the freezer, or immediately into a large pot of water to make stock. The discussion begins about what to make with the leftovers. There’s always the classics: turkey soup, turkey curry, or…
Butternut Squash & Carrot Soup
It’s the season for squashes and soup. It’s starting to cool down here in HK, although the humidity is still in the 80% range. I’ve previously posted Good Woman’s Soup from my mum’s treasure trove of magazine clipping recipes.This soup is similar, in that it requires an immersion blending after all of the veggies have…
Chilli Con Carne
I can’t believe I’ve been cooking for this blog for almost a year, and I haven’t put up my chilli con carne recipe! There was a time where I was known as the person to bring chilli to pot luck, usually alongside a tray of brownies. Chilli was my go-to when I wanted home-style cooking….
Slow Cooker BBQ Short Ribs
It’s been a while since I used my slow cooker, and as the weather starts to cool, it’s definitely going to get more use – who doesn’t love chilli in cooler weather?! I’ve never made short ribs before, I’ve had them plenty at barbecues and out at dinner. Hell, a friend even made short…
Green Veggie Burger
I found the original recipe for the Green Warrior Burger on My Food and Happiness’ blog. Her blog is amazing, and I have made several things from her blog before. I’ve been eyeing up this burger recipe for a while, but never got round to making it. I’m always a bit uncertain when it comes…
Scallops with Spinach and Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
I was wondering around Central the other day, in between errands and meeting a friend for lunch, and I decided to check out a supermarket that I’d never been in to. The supermarket didn’t use to be where it is, but it’s a chain of supermarket I have been to before. The thing is, with…
Lime & Garlic Chicken with Avocado
It’s been a while since I’ve done a recipe from my mum’s magazine clippings, so it was long overdue! This is a recipe I’ve always been intrigued by, because I love avocado and chicken (and lime and garlic). And while it’s meant to be a barbecue recipe, I baked it in the oven, and it…
Homemade Pizza
Pizza. Pizza. Pizza. It’s so hard to find good pizza these days. Everyone has a different idea of what good pizza is, I know. But, I struggle in Hong Kong to find good pizza. Some don’t put enough cheese, others are too oily, others don’t have toppings that I like, or have crust that is…
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