This Meatball Risoni with Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes cooks in around 30 minutes and (even better) all in one pan, which is perfect for weeknights. I don’t know about you, but making dinner has felt extra difficult lately. I’ve felt totally uninspired to try new recipes or even old favourites, resorting to the same protein and salad every night. While … Read More
One Pot Chunky Chicken Risoni Soup
During last year’s first lockdown when there were grocery shortages aplenty, I was really surprised that there was always Orzo in stock. Here in Australia, it’s usually called Risoni, but it’s the same short cut pasta, the size and shape of a large grain of rice. The entire pasta aisle was wiped bare except for boxes and packets of risoni … Read More
Simple Dinners 26 / Pumpkin and Carrot Soup with Roasted Chickpeas
I am calling it now – June is the month of soup! Comfort food is all I want to eat now that the temperatures have dropped and winter is truly here. Steaming bowls of Pho from my favourite Vietnamese place. Chicken Noodle Soup to soothe my never-ending cold (three weeks and counting). And thick and comforting Roasted Pumpkin and Carrot … Read More
The Craving
I am a little bit obsessed with Mexican food at the moment. I’m tempted to put guacamole and black beans with almost everything I eat and I’ve been to the Guzman Y Gomez store in Australia Square so many times in the last few weeks that the staff have practically memorised my order. I’ve initiated ‘Taco Tuesday’, a Mexican dinner … Read More
Chicken Pho
I have been a little naughty, and have missed a few Daring Cooks challenges in the last few months due to lack of time and inspiration. But when I saw this month’s challenge, hosted by the lovely Jaden of Steamy Kitchen, I knew that I would dust off my tongs and get back into the game. The challenge was to … Read More