Oven baked spicy barbecue ribs

It’s really surprising how effortless these fall-off-the-bone spare ribs are to make. All you need is a little time (and good quality ribs) – but I can’t stress enough how worth it this dish is. Once you try it and realise that the meat literally melts in your mouth, you won’t go back to making…

Baingan bharta (spicy roasted eggplant)

I love the tasty of smoky eggplant – and this Indian dish is all about that. The flavour turns out best if you can roast the eggplant on an open flame, but if you don’t have that, the grill works well too. This is great for a quick midweek dinner, served with rotis or rice….

Tandoori chicken

This is one of my favourite things to eat (and cook!). It’s a fuss-free recipe, but delivers amazing flavour in hardly any time. You can use this marinade on almost anything – boneless chicken too, or fish, prawns, paneer, cauliflower, etc etc. The best part is that you don’t need a tandoor or barbecue to…

Lamb chops with honey and feta

This a really quick and simple summer dinner – and it take no time to cook. Just make sure to use really good quality lamb, feta and honey. And all this needs is a simple leafy salad, and some good wine, on the side. Lamb chops with honey and feta (For 2) 6-8 lamb chops 100 grams…

Chilli and coriander corn fritters

These slightly spicy and sweet fritters are the perfect base for fried or poached eggs. I usually add some guacamole (or just lemony avocado mash) and a little crème fraiche on the side to make it a fresh and delicious brunch. Chilli and coriander corn fritters (For 2) 100 grams sweetcorn kernels (frozen or canned) 1 spring…

Roasted chickpea salad

Salad season is almost here. But sometimes, you need more than just a salad – and this roasted chickpea salad with a garlicky dressing does the trick! Its filling, healthy and delicious. These chickpeas can also be used as a soup topper or a sandwich filler, or they make a tasty little snack on their…

Spicy granola crusted chicken

I looove granola – so much so that I decided to make it part of dinner and not just breakfast anymore! Granola gives the chicken a super crunchy and delicious taste – and a small portion is really filling. I usually make little bit sized pieces as a snack, but you can leave the chicken…

Larb moo (spicy Thai pork salad)

My favourite kinds of salads are the ones which don’t feel like salads – and this is one of them. It’s meaty, spicy, tangy, nutty and packed with fresh herbs – not to mention quite light, making it a perfect summer dish. If you’re not a pork fan, you can substitute with chicken/beef/lamb mince too….

Roasted chicken shawarma

I looove a chicken shawarma – nothing beats the garlicky saucy goodness, especially when you take that last bite. While its hard to replicate this at home, without a rotisserie, this recipe below is still really delicious, super easy, and gives you all the flavours you’d expect from your shawarma spot. For a lighter option,…

Crispy beef lettuce wraps

These crunchy lettuce wraps are light, satisfying and full of intense flavours – perfect for snacks for a crowd or a summery main meal for a few friends. You can use chicken, pork or even fish mince instead of beef if you prefer. You can also add some veggies to this dish while frying –…

Paprika chicken and prawn bake

This is delicious, simple and basically summer-on-a-plate. The flavours of sweet smoked paprika, chilli, garlic and lemon transform chicken and prawns into a feast worth eating with your hands, preferably with friends. And the best part – it’s ready to be devoured in under an hour! Paprika chicken and prawn bake (For 3) 6 chicken pieces,…

Crispy baked buffalo wings

I love a buffalo wing or three, and have tried to make them a number of times at home. While the sauce part is easy, it’s getting the wing to the perfect crisp that proved to be hard – until I came across a great tip of using baking powder to crisp the skin up….