Hey there! I don't know if this is true for you guys, but when I don't know what to cook, my mind tends to gravitate towards pasta. Think about it: it's quick, it's super tasty, it's highly customisable, and above all else, it's easy! So this week's post is a simple but mighty penne ragú,… Continue reading (Fairly) Quick Penne Ragú
Really simple Carrot Cake
Hello all! This week we bake. There are lots of options (too many sometimes!) when it comes to choosing a cake, but I feel like a carrot cake is a classic for a reason. Unfussy, uncomplicated, unpretentious. So let's get to it! Ingredients: For the cake: 300 g self-raising flour 225 g dark brown sugar… Continue reading Really simple Carrot Cake
Delicious steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Hi again! This week on the blog is a recipe that ticks all my boxes: it's improvised, it uses ingredients that I usually have in my fridge, and it's quick to make! What more can you ask? So last week I didn't know what to do for lunch. I knew I wanted to use up… Continue reading Delicious steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Terribly Good Yoghurt Cake
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
A Fairly Clumsy Baker 