This hunk of brisket is seared, slow cooked and then roasted in the oven and then smothered in a smoky BBQ sauce. It starts with a simple homemade BBQ spice rub put together with pantry ingredients. Brisket is one of my fave cuts of meat to cook as it can be slow cooked or roasted …
BBQ Spice Rub
This is a simple recipe made with pantry staple ingredients. I like to make this in small quantities fresh so can use it on Beef or Chicken for the grill or the oven!
Cold Pasta Salad
I’m made different versions of this salad over time – it’s super easy as most of the ingredients are pantry staples and you can add in any fresh ingredients on hand. In lockdown, I find myself making different versions of this often to feed the family. I have to young men at home and they …
Chicken Alfredo
This classic Italian recipe is loved by all. Here is my take on this iconic dish during the period of COVID. I’ve made this a few times even substituting milk for cream, dried parsley for fresh parsley and leaving out the cheese when not available …. You have to do what you have to do!
Roast Chicken – Oven or Air fryer?
I use my air fryer for a lot of things with great success. In particular, I love to cook Chicken wings or drumsticks but this time I want to go big or go home? Can I actually cook a whole Chicken in the air fryer? I was skeptical, take a look!
Chicken Tinga
Ole! My love for Mexican foods is obvious. In fact I was planning to go to Mexico for Dia de los muertos this year, however since we’re all in lockdown at the moment, the only way we can get there is through food and our imagination. This recipe is really easy. Chicken is first boiled …
Bolo De Laranja
This simple cake is a tribute to the late Wendell Rodricks. Even though this recipe belongs to his aunt Tia Elsa, he made it popular again by publishing it in his book ‘Poskem’ “Aunt Tia Elsa, creamed 200 grams sugar into 200 grams butter. When creamy she added four eggs, one at a time, whisking …
Fall apart Beef Barbacoa
A special chilli sauce is prepared and beef chunks are marinated and wrapped in banana leaf before cooking it in a dutch oven. Barbacoa is an old traditional Mexican method of cooking either Beef or Lamb. Large pits in the ground layered with hot coal house bundles of this meat wrapped in Avocado leaves and …
Easy recipes to make with Eggs!
These are hard times! Most of the world is on lock down because of COVID-19 and grocery supplies are hard to get for many. Eggs are versatile, packed with protein and very filling. Here are some of my Egg recipes that may inspire you as you’re trying to feed your families and stay safe! Meal …
Green Masala Beef Curry
We LOVE our green masala, whether it’s used as a dip, a chutney or a marinade – coriander and chillies with other spices is King! In this recipe, I’m giving my Instant Pot a whirl by cooking chunks of beef in this glorious green blend. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can easily …