Hello again! This week we had an invitation to go to a small gathering, and of course I had to bring something sweet with me. I racked my brain thinking about what could I bring, and then it dawned on me -- what better than a simple, fool-proof yoghurt cake? For years, I've always used… Continue reading Terribly Good Yoghurt Cake
The only Risotto you’ll ever make
Hey there! I have no idea what to write for this post. What can I say about risotto? I imagine there are a lot of recipes for risotto, and you might even have a trusty one that you make on the regular. I was looking for a risotto recipe for a while, and came across… Continue reading The only Risotto you’ll ever make
Elevated Spaghetti Bolognese
Hi everyone! Welcome back to my blog. In this quick post, I'll be sharing my recipe for a slightly more elevated Spaghetti Bolognese - that's not to say that regular Spag Bol can't be delicious too! Follow whichever recipe you like better; I'm just saying this one tastes and feels a little more... something! These… Continue reading Elevated Spaghetti Bolognese
Amazingly simple Chicken steak with Lemon sauce
Hello hello!! I'm so sorry I left you in the lurch for so long - the last few months haven't been easy! But since you're here for the food, not my life story, let's get cracking! So me and my husband put on (a lot of) weight during the pandemic. Specifically during the first two… Continue reading Amazingly simple Chicken steak with Lemon sauce
Jardineira – a Portuguese peasant dish
Hi again! After a (too long) break, I decided to share with you a family recipe. It was originally conceived as a sort of a peasant dish, as people would use the cheapest cuts of meat and whatever vegetables they had in season. The name literally means "gardener"! Traditionally, you would use beef, potatoes, and… Continue reading Jardineira – a Portuguese peasant dish
Scrumptious Chicken
Hello again! It's been a crazy couple of weeks. But now I'm back, and I wanted to share with you my roast chicken. It's sometimes said that the simple dishes are the ones that really speak about the chef; and a simple, roast chicken is one of those dishes. Again, this is not a proper… Continue reading Scrumptious Chicken
Mum’s Fish Rice
Hello again! This time I have for you a delicious fish recipe! This is actually my mum's recipe. After many years looking for the best one, I've come to the conclusion that hers is actually the very best! (Thanks Mum!) So although this recipe is not exactly complicated, it's not something I would recommend if… Continue reading Mum’s Fish Rice
(Really) Slow Cooked Pork
Hello again! This week in "Using meat I have in the freezer and is about to go bad", we had a huge piece of pork loin. Loin can be a bit tricky to cook, because it can come out very tough and dry, very easily. We took a piece and cut it into very thin… Continue reading (Really) Slow Cooked Pork
Broccoli Beef with Teriyaki Sauce
Hello again! This week I had some beef to use, but I forgot to put it in the slow cooker. So I decided to improvise! Also, I had some broccoli that was still good but had started to wilt. What I'm saying is that you can adapt this recipe to fit your needs, maybe try… Continue reading Broccoli Beef with Teriyaki Sauce
Everyone’s Favourite Quiche
Hi again! So this week my boss asked me to make her a quiche (and I love to help out with cooking). It's a little arrangement we have: when someone comes over, or she just doesn't feel like cooking but also doesn't want to have pre-made food, I make her a quiche. Over time, I… Continue reading Everyone’s Favourite Quiche
A Fairly Clumsy Baker 