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By Irena Macri  | Published: Mar 18, 2024  | 0 Comments This crispy-topped sliced potato bake is creamy and cheesy with subtle flavours of garlic, leek and chipotle. They are so wonderful to serve as a comforting side dish on the weekend…

Note 1 on Garlic: I prefer thinly sliced garlic to minced garlic for this recipe because it’s less textured and the flat little slips of garlic just get extra tender and sort of melt into the whole recipe. But minced…

By Irena Macri  | Published: March 11, 2024  | 0 Comments This Big Mac Salad has all the flavours and vibes of the classic juicy burger minus the bun. It’s satiating, contains plenty of protein and fibre, and you can pimp it up with…

This recipe for baked rainbow trout with garlic butter is so quick and easy that it will soon become a weekly dinner staple. Similarly to salmon, rainbow trout is a nutritious fish option, high in Omega-3 fatty acids and protein,…

These easy dry rub chicken wings are coated with Cajun-inspired spices and lightly misted with olive oil before being baked. Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and with a pleasant amount of spice, these chicken wings are great…

With Hungarian traditions running deep in our family (and this being one of our favourite meals), I cook paprika chicken, or chicken paprikash, A LOT. I’ve adapted the traditional recipe to be more accessible, friendly, and straightforward, something that can…

This veggie pasta bake is one of my family’s favourite dinners, especially when we want a vegetarian meal. It’s filled with vegetables like roasted butternut squash, mushrooms, peppers, and spinach, paired with a delicious tomato sauce and baked with feta…

Simple, yet with depth of flavour and a little spice kick, carne picada recipe transforms humble chuck roast or steak into a succulent, flavourful, braised beef. Serve it over rice, in tacos, burritos, or with a side of vegetables or…

This meatball stew recipe is perfect for when you’re craving something hearty and satisfying that’s also nutritionally balanced. Ideal for those busy days, this meatball and potato stew is not just easy to make but is also great for freezing and…

This paneer curry recipe captures the essence of various traditional Indian dishes such as paneer makhani, kadai paneer, tikka masala and butter masala curries. It’s an easy-to-make, vegetarian curry with accessible pantry ingredients you can get in most supermarkets. In…