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This curried rice recipe is packed with flavour! It’s made with a mix of spices (not just curry powder!) to give it a deep flavour that transforms whole grain basmati rice into something quite exciting. Peas and roasted carrots add a touch of sweetness, and a sprinkle of roasted cashews adds a little more richness to the flavour. Indian Biryani inspired this curried rice dish I’ve been wanting to make something...

White beans in tomato sauce. So easy. Inspired by Greek Gigantes Plaki, this is a super simple recipe for roasted beans in tomato sauce. With the flavours of oregano and subtle smoked paprika (a Spanish touch) this recipe is so easy to make, in one pan in 45 minutes. With only 126 calories per serving, this bean and tomato stew recipe is perfect served as tapas with some crusty...

This leek risotto is so GOOD. Made with simple ingredients and a little patience, it's packed with flavor -- it's lemony and creamy, with the subtle flavor of leek in every bite. This risotto is also topped with fried Jerusalem artichokes which add a nutty, potato like flavor with a hint of artichoke, which perfectly compliments this lemony leek risotto. Risotto is easy to make comfort food Risotto is my favorite...

EIt’s about time I added a traditional minestrone soup recipe to this blog. Minestrone is a hearty Italian vegetable soup made with a tomato-y broth and either pasta or rice. For this recipe I choose rice -- natural short grain rice, which is my absolutely favourite kind of rice. And since minestrone was traditionally made to use up leftover vegetables, you can feel free to use any seasonal vegetables...

Winter is all about kale for me. And here’s a new favourite winter salad. Kale Salad with Sweet Potatoes tossed in a tahini dressing. The sweet potatoes are oven roasted to get that terrific caramelized flavour that is terrific with massaged kale leaves (which is exactly what makes them tender enough to be enjoyed raw in a salad). But that’s not it! This power packed kale salad also has...

These lemon butter cookies have got to be the easiest Christmas cookie I have ever prepared. There is no kneading involved, no cutting out shapes, all that's required is simply combining a a few simple ingredients together, chill, slice and bake. These cookies have a shortbread-like texture, are lightly sweet, have just the right amount of lemon flavour and taste wonderful! If you like lemon, you will definitely love...