This Thai Sauce is perfect for the crowd favourites – Pad Thai, your favourite Thai Basil Fried Rice Everyone loves a Thai takeaway. However, I find the vegan and vegetarian options at traditional Thai restaurants quite restrictive. I walk into a hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant and I am so disappointed when I can’t a vegan Pad […]
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Thai Basil Fried Rice: 30-min supercharged dinner
This vibrant Thai basil fried rice recipe packs bold restaurant-style flavors while brimming with protein and essential nutrients Introduction to the Thai Basil Fried Rice Recipe Thai dishes pack boldness, freshness, spice and a distict caramelised sweetness, all in a single dish. However, Thai restaurants don’t seem like the healthiest of alternatives! Also, most of […]
Tamarind Chutney: A 20-min staple flavour bomb
This tamarind chutney (meetha chutney) is a versatile dip, side or condiment and a must-have for Indian chaats Tamarind chutney (aka meetha chutney, imli chutne, red chutney or sweet chutney), along with coriander chutney (aka spicy chutney, green chutney or teekha chutney) are the staples for chaats and as dips for North indian snacks (think: […]
Palak Pulao Recipe: A delicious family dinner
Curried Spinach rice (popularly known as palak pulao) is a one-pot classic; make this for a quick weeknight dinner or pack it for a nutritious lunch at office Pulao refers to curried rice. It is a one-pot rice meal, made with warming, mild and comforting spices. It is a mellow cousin of the more popular […]
Aglio e Olio Recipe: A Classic Italian Pasta dish
This crowd favourite aglio olio can be a quick weekday lunch or the perfect side at family dinners and gatherings Aglio e Olio is simple but delicious. You can put this recipe together in 20 minutes, yet it still feels like a well-thought-out meal. When made perfectly, this Aglio e Olio recipe is simple yet […]
Curried Butter bean soup: a 15-minute goodness
Nutritious, creamy and ready minutes; this butter bean curry will envelop you like a warm hug on a hectic workday We all need something comforting and nutritious for lunch, but too often, we settle for sloppy leftovers, uninspiring sandwiches, or a supermarket meal deal that requires a 20-minute walk and a long checkout queue. Therefore, […]
Bhel: A 15-min crunchy & fun party snack
Sukha (dry) Bhel is (a mostly healthy) mouthwatering Indian snack that will elevate your movie/game nights with something fun Game nights and movie marathons need snacks that bring the crunch, the spice, and the fun. The usual candidates? Crisps (chips), frozen fries, or something pre-packed and deep-fried from the supermarket. But if you’re like me […]
Ramen bowl: A warming, mildly spiced delight
A warming bowl of ramen is more than just food; it’s comfort, nourishment, and a hug in a bowl Ramen has been a favourite around the world for the longest time. Whether it is instant ramen from the supermarket or a comforting bowl from the local Japanese restaurant, ramens have won the heart of almost […]
Chip chaat: The ultimate 10-minute party snack
This Indian-inspired chip chaat recipe is an easy-peasy, spicy and crunchy twist on eating bagfuls of crisps We all love chips (crisps in the UK), and chaat. If you are not familiar with it, chaat is an iconic Indian street food that entails an explosion of sweet, spicy, tangy, and crunchy flavors. However, traditional chaats […]
Ribollita | A Tuscan classic fall bean soup
A vegetable and bean-filled, protein-packed, antioxidant-rich soup perfect for a hearty family dinner Ribollita is a classic Tuscan soup. This soup will comfort you and your family on those long and cold winter nights. Itialian cuisine: A background One of the most beloved cuisines in the world is Italian. When we think of Italian cuisine, […]