One of my favourite things to do is recipe research. I spend hours reading through food blogs, scrolling through Instagram and flicking through the pages of my cookbooks in order to get inspiration for my next meal. I have seen a couple of interpretations of this rainbow lasagna around and I have been so excited to make it. This lasagna is vegetarian - layered with different mixtures and sauces to create a multicoloured effect. The wow factor is not only in the presentation but in the flavour. This baked pasta dish is worth the effort and is a good way of ensuring you're getting a few of your ..read more

I am constantly on the lookout for recipes that deliver on flavour while not necessarily affecting my waistline all that much! I can't give up (nor do I want to give up) eating my favourite foods and pastry is definitely one of those favourites. This tart is a lighter, fresher option to a traditional shortcrust pastry tart. Its crisp, packed with flavour and perfect eaten hot or cold for lunch or dinner! Ingredients   2 -3 Sheets Filo Pastry 2-3tbsp Melted Butter / Coconut Oil 1 Bunch Asparagus 1 Large Leek 1 Garlic Clove 2 Large Eggs 100mls Milk Feta and Rocket to Finish   Method ..read more

It's Easter and in my kitchen, that means chocolate and plenty of it. I've seen a few interpretations of birds nest cakes but recently I saw that vermicelli noodles made a really realistic 'twig' style nest. I haven't baked in a while so I thought I would give these birds nest cupcakes a try so that I could share them with friends and family over the upcoming long weekend. I've adapted and modified a chocolate cupcake recipe from I Am Baker (a wonderful baking site - check it out) and created my own little recipe that makes the perfect treat for the whole family this Easter!   Ingredient ..read more

I'm sure you've heard all about cauliflower pizza crusts recently. It seems to be increasingly popular as people are reducing their carb intake in favour of this more nutritious option. Admittedly, a vegetable pizza base is never going to be better than a traditional dough base but if you're looking to incorporate a few more veggies into your diet, it is so worth giving this a try. Having made a few cauliflower pizzas in the past, I thought I might try something different and use broccoli instead. It worked. This is a wonderfully nutritious meal packed with flavour and texture - talk about get ..read more

This is a perfect dish for a midweek dinner. Simple to put together, delicious and big enough to feed the whole family. Pasta is such a favourite in our house so I am constantly on the lookout for new ways to use it. I recently made a lasagne and wanted to recreate it in a similar way but with less time on my hands and a very hungry husband, I did away with the white sauce and pasta sheets and just combined the delicious meaty bolognese with the uncooked pasta. The dish creates itself in the oven and is a new favourite for us - just be careful when fighting over the crispy, cheesy topping. YUM ..read more

You would think that living in Hong Kong would mean eating Chinese style food more often than not, but for me, that's not the case. Having this blog and cooking from home a lot enables me to explore lots of different cuisines in the kitchen and unfortunately, I don't cook as much Chinese food as I would like. This recipe is one of my favourites. It may not be a traditional recipe, but this is the kind of food that is evocative of the kind of street food I eat in the Hong Kong markets - spicy, salty and packed with flavour.   Ingredients   250g Dried Egg Noodles 6 Spring Onions 1 Gar ..read more

The sun is out and my mood is improving already. I'm already inspired to swap up my comfort meals for some sunshine food and these rice paper rolls are the perfect choice on a warm day. An alternative to traditional deep fried Chinese spring rolls, these are raw and filled with a selection of colourful and tasty herbs, veggies and noodles. I serve mine with a creamy peanut and soy dipping sauce - healthy, yummy and nutritious so you can feel positively virtuous snacking on these little bites any time of the day!   Ingredients   Rice Paper Wraps 1 Small Pack Vermicelli Rice Noodles 1 ..read more

I really try my best to keep food waste to a minimum. There's nothing worse than throwing out a fridge full of spoiled fruits and vegetable and I am now trying to utilise my leftovers as much as possible. This is how this dish was created. One of my favourite dishes at the moment is cauliflower fried rice - a delicious low carb, veg packed alternative the more common white rice version. I grated one whole head of cauliflower to make it this week and only used half. Instead of having the same meal again or throwing it away, I wanted to try and come up with something new  and so the fritter ..read more

This is one of my favourite new recipes. I'm constantly on the lookout for easy, tasty lunches that vary from the usual salads and sandwiches. This tart is packed full of veggies and is gluten free which, for me, is a huge bonus. The crust is made up of toasted nuts and butter (which can be substituted with coconut oil) and the filling is thrown together so quickly with pre cooked beets. Serve warm or cold with salad.   Ingredients   For the crust: 1 Cup Rolled Oats 1/2 Cup Raw Cashew Nuts 3 tbsp Cold Butter 1 Sprig Chopped Thyme 1 Pinch Salt 2tbsp Cold Water For the filling: 250g C ..read more

Pizza has to be our number one takeaway choice when we order in, in fact, it's possibly our favourite food and when I have a little time at the weekend, I love to make it at home. It could be a little off-putting, having to make the dough, kneed it and allow it to rise, but once this stage is done, the whole thing is put together in minutes and is the original fast food! I think the best thing about homemade pizza is that you can control the amount of fats, oils and additives that, ordinarily, you may not be able to track. My pizzas are usually topped with a light and fresh crushed tomato and ..read more