Appetizers
Phyllo-Wrapped Baked Feta with Honey
Warm baked feta wrapped in layers of crispy, golden phyllo pastry and drizzled with honey! This is an easy appetizer made with store-bought phyllo dough wrapped around a block of feta cheese, brushed with olive oil and baked until golden brown, crispy on the outside and the feta gets all nice and warm on the…
Read MoreSpinach and Ricotta Phyllo Pies
It doesn’t get any better than this – layers of phyllo rolled with spinach and ricotta (or feta), sprinkled with sesame and nigella seeds and baked into a crispy golden pie. These individual pies are really easy to make (phyllo is very forgiving and it doesn’t even matter if the pastry tears). Fill phyllo dough…
Read MorePotato Kale and Feta Bourekas
I had a container of mashed potatoes in the fridge. What to do with those leftovers? I checked the freezer and found a roll of store-bought puff pastry and a bag of frozen kale … a plan was made. I decided on potato kale and feta bourekas. Bourekas are pockets of puff pastry made in…
Read MoreHot Artichoke and Spinach Dip
This hot artichoke and spinach dip is an oldie but goodie that deserves to be made and enjoyed from time to time. That’s what’s happening here today. I’m so happy that my family is together for Family Day today and there’s going to be loads of food, games, a wintery walk and skating at our…
Read MoreBuffalo Cauliflower with Spicy Tahini Ranch
I’m here to spice up your day! Buffalo cauliflower is the big sister of buffalo wings because they are the healthier oven baked, spicy and delicious version. The breaded cauliflower is baked, tossed in homemade buffalo sauce and served with a creamy light and healthy spicy tahini ranch. Every bite is delicious! The recipe is…
Read MoreGuacamole
Healthy and delicious guacamole is one of my favourite snacks that I make when I have a load of ripe avocados. What goes into the best guacamole? ripe avocado tomatoes onion jalapeño parsley (no cilantro in my kitchen) It’s seasoned with salt, pepper and lots of lime juice to brighten up the guacamole and preserve…
Read MoreHouse Nuts
Yes this mix of nuts and stuff is a lot more exciting than a bowl of salted cashews. You just can’t go wrong with almonds, rosemary, flaky sea salt, chilli flakes, raisins (ooops I didn’t have golden, so I used sultana), and brown sugar. They are the perfect snack to serve in a pinch with…
Read MoreZucchini Fritters with Peach Salsa
Zucchini fritters happened because we have a load of zucchini’s in the veggie garden. I’ve topped them with a zesty peach salsa because now is the time to embrace all the summer flavours. The flavours in these slightly salty fritters and the sweet and tangy peach salsa work so well together. These fritters are so easy…
Read MoreMarinated Tomatoes
Have you ever marinated tomatoes? This is something you should try at least once and after that it won’t be just once. These garlic and lemon marinated tomatoes with onions and herbs are so flavourful and super easy to make. With tomato season coming in strong, this extremely juicy and delicious dish requires minimal effort. I…
Read MoreHomemade Naan
Homemade naan is one of my favourite breads to make and use to dip into my creamy hummus (you must check out the recipe). This really easy naan recipe produces an irresistibly soft and pillowy flatbread using a cast-iron or nonstick pan (because who has a tandoor oven). Also the charred spots are a necessity. …
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