Recipes

  • Shakshuka for One

    by Jessica Nguyen
    Shakshuka is a delicious yet simple baked dish of eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, olive oil, onion, garlic and spices. It’s the perfect comf...
    Posted in Breakfast, Brunch

  • Strawberry Risotto

    by Jessica Nguyen
      To celebrate Valentine’s Day, I have decided to cook this summery pink hued strawberry risotto. It’s savoury and the strawberries are cooked and...
    Posted in Italian

  • Rhubarb, Strawberry & Pistachio Croissant Pudding

    by Jessica Nguyen
      This is the perfect easiest dessert to make. It’s my modern take on the classic bread and butter pudding which normally uses plain stale bread, ...
    Posted in Desserts

  • Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks with a Puy Lentil Stew

    by Jessica Nguyen
    I love this recipe because I’ve made it over the years for dinner parties large and small and it reminds me of my family and friends that I’ve co...
    Posted in Lamb

  • Fettuccine with Zucchini, Peas & Mint

    by Jessica Nguyen
    A simple creamy, fresh and zesty vegetarian pasta dish with no dairy! This is a recipe I made for some friends one night using leftover ingredien...
    Posted in Vegetarian

  • Baked Camembert

    by Jessica Nguyen
    Camembert cheese is considered the most popular French cheese in the world, but have you ever had it baked?! If you’re already a fan of the chees...
    Posted in Cheese

  • Spicy Prawn Linguine

    by Jessica Nguyen
    Never throw out your prawn heads! They are the best and quickest way to add flavour to your sauce. Rendering these down with olive oil creates a ...
    Posted in Italian, Seafood

  • Chicken Soup

    by Jessica Nguyen

    There is nothing better than a bowl of hot chicken soup on a rainy day, with some crusty buttered bread. This was made with vegetables and pantry items I had at home, so feel free to adapt this with what you have in your fridge! This is also a freezer friendly meal, so perfect to make it the colder months.

    Posted in Chicken

  • Grilled Langoustines with Butter, Garlic & Parsley

    by Jessica Nguyen
    This recipe also works brilliantly with king prawns or any other shellfish, and is a great way to cook with seafood without needing too many ingr...
    Posted in Seafood

  • Thai Red Penang Style Curry with Fish & Prawns

    by Jessica Nguyen
    A comforting curry to inspire your next weeknight meal! This recipe is a Thai Red Penang Style Curry, and I've decided to include fish & pr...
    Posted in Curry, Seafood

  • Bún Chả Giò (Vietnamese Spring Roll Noodle Bowls)

    by Jessica Nguyen
    This is one of my favourite Vietnamese recipes that I grew up eating, and still love to this day!  Makes- 40 spring rolls, Vermicelli Bun Bowls ...
    Posted in Pork, Vietnamese

  • Prawn Tostadas

    by Jessica Nguyen
      A summery and fresh meal that requires no cooking or heat! Simply buy some tostaditas, make a guacamole and then mix together a prawn salsa with...
    Posted in Mexican, Prawn, Seafood