Dinner

Let me just say, the first time I made this pie, I underestimated it. Thought it was “just” another beef pie. I rushed the browning, …

I’ll be honest—fillet of beef always felt a bit intimidating. Expensive, lean, and easy to overdo. I used to tiptoe around it like it was …

This one came out of sheer panic, to be honest. I’d promised a “quick dinner” and totally forgot the duck breasts were still in the …

This dish nearly didn’t happen because I misread the paprika for chilli powder. Spicy chicken casserole? Not what I had in mind. Thankfully, I caught …

This one started as a bit of a compromise. My partner wanted curry, but nothing too spicy. I wanted something flavourful—not just chicken in cream. …

I’ll be honest, the first time I tried making this chicken tagine, I completely forgot to rinse the preserved lemon—and let me tell you, the …

The first time I made this, I forgot one key detail: squeezing the spinach dry. Thought it didn’t matter—oh, but it did. The whole bottom …

I wasn’t sure this would work the first time I tried it. Mango chutney and ketchup? Together? It sounded like the start of a fridge …

This one came from a craving for something simple and warm. I had chicken thighs in the fridge, root veg looking a bit sad in …

The first time I made this, I almost ruined the sauce. I got cocky, cranked the heat, and ended up with scrambled egg soup instead …