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Southern Smothered Oxtails

Slow braised oxtails in rich gravy with onions, garlic, tomato sofrito, apple cider and beef broth for deep Southern comfort flavour.  Slow cooked until the meat surrenders and the gravy turns glossy, this is comfort food built on patience, depth, and pure beef richness. #southernsmotheredoxtails Oxtail is one of those...

Salmon Piccata

A few lemons, a jar of capers, and a beautiful piece of salmon were all it took to break our usual dinner routine. This Salmon Piccata is bright, buttery, and proof that healthy eating never has to be boring.  Pan-seared salmon in a buttery lemon caper sauce. A quick, healthy...

Braided Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Soft braided bread filled with cinnamon sugar and golden raisins, finished with a rich cream cheese frosting.  There’s something magical about the smell of cinnamon, raisins, and freshly baked bread filling the house. Soft, sweet, and glazed with cream cheese frosting, this loaf disappears faster than you’d expect. #BraidedCinnamonRaisinBread I...

SAM’S Pizza Land (Zürich, Switzerland)

Some restaurants become part of your family story. One last New York Pizza at Sam’s in Zürich felt less like dinner and more like revisiting a childhood memory.  SAM’S Pizza Land in Zürich serves American-style pizza, kebab pizza, salads, and comfort food in a retro diner setting. I have a...

Oreo Café Hamad International Airport (Doha, Qatar)

Oreo Café at Hamad International Airport Doha serves Oreo desserts, dark mocha, cheesecake and coffee in a playful café setting. A layover in Doha turned into an Oreo overload with rich dark mocha, creamy desserts, and one of the most playful airport cafés we’ve ever visited. Long layovers can either...

Pesto, Sun-dried Tomato & Cream Cheese Spread

Creamy, herby and packed with bold flavours, this effortless spread turns any simple board into something worth gathering around.  Cream cheese spread with basil pesto and sun dried tomatoes, a simple layered dip perfect for crackers, bread and charcuterie boards. There are dishes you cook often, and then there are...

Mom’s Beer Marinated Pork Ribs

Sticky, caramelised and full of memories, this is more than just a dish, it is something I carry with me every time I cook it.  BBQ pork ribs with soy sauce, ketchup, garlic and curry powder, tender braised then baked until sticky and caramelised. There are recipes you collect over...

Black-Eyed Peas and Okra Stew

Black eyed peas and okra stew with bacon hocks, tomatoes and spices, a rich Southern style dish with deep smoky flavour.  A pot full of history, slow simmered until rich and comforting. Deep, smoky flavours with every spoonful that feels like home. Black-Eyed Peas and Okra Stew is one of...

Seafood Gratin Pasta Bake

Seafood pasta bake with shrimp, scallops, squid and salmon in a creamy béchamel sauce topped with golden panko and cheese.  Bubbling, golden and packed with seafood, this is the kind of bake that fills the kitchen with warmth and makes every bite feel like comfort. #seafoodgratin #pastabake If there is...

Strawberry Matcha Latte

Strawberry purée, whisked matcha green tea, milk and ice layered into a creamy refreshing drink with fruity sweetness and earthy depth.  Layers of red, white and green in a single glass, this homemade café favourite proves that a little generosity with fruit and good tea makes all the difference. #StrawberryMatchaLatte...