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Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Risotto is one of those meals that feel rich and luxurious, but without all the calories of say, a carbonara. In fact, risotto typically does not contain a single dash of cream and only uses a minimal amount of butter and oil.  The luxurious, melt-in…

Cheaters Casserole

Cheaters Casserole

I called this recipe “Cheaters Casserole” because it tastes amazing, yet only takes minutes to make.  The key to this recipe is fresh ingredients.  Get your bread on the day, spend a bit extra getting beautiful tomatoes, and make sure your basil is fresh and…

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Jamaican Jerk Chicken

I’ve rated the difficulty of this recipe as “moderate” not because of the process (which actually couldn’t be simpler), but because of the ingredient list.  It is rather long and requires a few uncommon elements, such as allspice and nutmeg.  While you may be cautious…

Coconut Rum Shrimp

Coconut Rum Shrimp

This is the perfect recipe for a hot summers day when you want something quick, fresh and healthy but you’ve become sick of salads.  It takes only a few minutes on the BBQ, leaving your home cool and oven-free.  I like to serve these shrimp…

Three Ingredient Grilled Chicken

Three Ingredient Grilled Chicken

Who doesn’t like a quick, easy and delicious meal on the BBQ?  I know I do. Most of the time if I’m looking for something fast I turn to burgers or brats.  Rarely do I think of chicken, mainly because it can be dry and…

Beef and Guinness Pie

Beef and Guinness Pie

Guinness stew is an amazing meal on its own, but when transformed into a pie it becomes truly incredible.  The combo of rich, meaty stew laced into a flaky, buttery crust is hard to resist.  Like all hearty, slow cooked meals this is ideally made…

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Salads do not have to be boring, and they do not have to be unhealthy to be delicious!  As a salad lover, I am always looking for new and fun combinations that turn a normal bowl of leaves into something special.  This recipe plays off…

Beer Battered Fish with Mushy Peas

Beer Battered Fish with Mushy Peas

Fish and chips are a classic combo and, if you are in the UK, tend to be served with mushy peas. These may not sound fantastic, but paired with crispy, salty, beer-battered fish they are fantastic.  Authentic mushy peas are made with marrowfat peas, which…

Gin & Rosemary Roasted Lamb Rack

Gin & Rosemary Roasted Lamb Rack

Lamb was not a meat I ate growing up, likely a combination of being a picky eater and living in midwest America.  Australia, once again, is to thank for my foray into the wonderful world of lamb.  Australians love lamb and now so do I!…

Barbecue Bourbon Ham

Barbecue Bourbon Ham

The idea to cook ham on the BBQ instead of in the oven came to me when I was living in Sydney.  Easter was around the corner with a forecast of 85 degrees and sunny – and I had no air conditioning in my apartment. …