This authentic Chinese fried rice recipe is both simple and delicious. Why order a takeaway or go to a Chinese restaurant when you can make an awesome dish at home? This dish is suitable for vegetarians, just take out the meat ingredients, you can use any vegetables or leftovers from the fridge as well – whatever you fancy.

I’m a big fan of coconut oil and normally use that instead of the olive oil but vegetable/sunflower oil is fine as well. For the rice, I recommend using a rice cooker and not using the pre boiled bags you find in the super markets. I typically don’t use salt with this dish as I find the soy sauce makes it salty enough. Continue reading →

I love making pasta from scratch. The first few times, it was hit and miss as I don’t think I had the ingredients right. However, after the fourth or fifth time, it got a lot easier. Practice makes perfect. You definitely need a pasta roller machine which makes it a lot easier! Semolina flour is really useful for preventing the pasta from sticking to itself. Using a mixer with a dough hook also saves you kneading the dough. Continue reading →

An easy dish I normally make when I’m short on time or just want something filling. This easy chicken and broccoli bake dish can be prepared the day before, you can store it in the fridge and the next day, you just have to turn on your oven and throw it in.

This is a nice and hearty dish, perfect for a cold winters day or for a nice lunch. You can make a big batch of this which is great for serving when friends or family are around for a meal. As it is so simple to make, it will give you more time to entertain your guests, just make sure to keep an on the oven. Continue reading →