Osso Buco, in English as a “bone with a hole” not as inviting as it is in Italian but equally delicious. It is a Milanese specialty of cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and broth. Although I serve my recipe with short pasta, it is often, traditionally served with Gremolata (chopped herb condiment, made…
Category: One Pot Wonders
Turkish Rice: The Ultimate Pilav
In case the name didn’t give it away, this Aussie is definitely of Turkish decent. The food is a massive part of any Turkish family and the culture of food is very strong in Turkey. I learnt to cook Turkish food from my mother and grandmother but it seems when it comes to rice or…
Green Lentils with Chorizo
I don’t know if it’s just me but when winter starts knocking on my door all I want is comfort food. Obviously I can’t eat rice and pasta each day, not because it’s bad for my waistline but also because I need a variety. Pulses and grains are go good for us and for some…
The “Philosopher”
miam miam… This dish has two names “The Philosophe” in Belgium or “Hachis Parmentier” in France… As Belgium is my adopted country, and the recipe is a Belgian classic, I am going to go with Philosophe. I have enjoyed for many years now, thanks to my mother-in-law. She makes this for us once in a…
Homestyle Lamb Rogan Josh
Any kind of curry is a big hit at our house. Chicken Tikka Masala being a clear favourite. I felt my kids needed to expand their understanding of Indian cuisine and try something else for a change. Rogan Josh seems like a good choice for us. The empty plates, and demands for seconds at the end of…
Magical Green Beans
This is a very simple dish. You only need 4 ingredients and it can be eaten cold as well as hot. Another plus about this dish is that, it is only 70 calories per serve so you can eat till something delicious and not feel guilty. This dish goes very well with Turkish rice (posted here:…
Cigdem Sidney Ozdemircelik 