Pasta Arrabbiata
Potentially one of my most favourite pasta dishes is pasta arrabbiata. It's so ridiculously flavourful and spicy, and easy to whip up...
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julia's kitchen
Jun 18, 2022
Fig, Burrata and Chickpea Salad
Every summer I find a salad that I just obsess over and eat on the regular. Last summer, it was definitely my watermelon salad, and...
Jun 3, 2022
Eton Mess
This dish is probably as British as it gets in terms of desserts. It's so simple and perfect for summer, especially since strawberries...
May 26, 2022
Maltese Broad Bean and Israeli Couscous Stew (Kusksu bil- Ful)
Back home in Malta this is an extremely popular dish, especially when broad beans are in season. It's a labour of love as we buy fresh...
May 5, 2022
Baked Rhubarb Cheesecake
This recipe is a great way to make use of all the seasonal rhubarb available. This light and flluffy cheesecake is swirled with a rhubarb...
Apr 21, 2022
Better-than-Takeout Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu
This has become my go-to weeknight meal - it's so satisfying and tasty, and in all honesty, better than any takeout sweet and sour or...
Apr 14, 2022
Hot Cross Buns
Is it really Easter if you haven't had any hot cross buns? I have to say, no. They're exceptionally simple to make at home, and in my...
Apr 7, 2022
Vegan Shepherd's Pie
Shepherd's pie isn't the most photogenic dish, but is so warming and comforting. It's ridiculously easy to make vegan, and can be put...
Mar 31, 2022
Lemon Meringue Cake
I honestly think this may be my favourite cake combo moving forward, beating even chocolate and salted caramel! (I know, shocking). This...
Mar 24, 2022
Vegan Coconut Balls
These chocolate coconut snacks have been a staple back home for as long as I can remember. They were always made for family events, and...
Mar 17, 2022
Veggie "Chorizo" Casserole
This week's dish is the perfect mid-week meal. It's completely veggie, and the sausages could be switched for whichever you prefer. The...
Mar 3, 2022
Vegan Beetroot and Chickpea Bites
I love meal prepping. As much as I love cooking, I'd ideally like to not have to prepare my meals three times a day. So meal prepping...
Feb 24, 2022
Classic Rocky Road
Rocky road brings together all my favourite ingredients, and as an additional pro, can be made in no time at all. It's not pricey to make...
Feb 3, 2022
Meat-Free Lasagna
And after a few weeks away, I'm back! I've recently made the decision to move to a flexitarian diet, so I'd say around 90-99% of my...
Dec 2, 2021
Mushroom and Cauliflower Soup
Admittedly, the first time I made this soup I was coming down with a cold. I just wanted something comforting and filling, but not...
Nov 25, 2021
Pear and Custard Cake
Custard is always a winner in my books, and paired with baked fruit it's basically a dream come through. This cake comes together in...
Nov 11, 2021
Plum and Apple Cobbler
I love baking with fruit - and autumn is such a perfect time for it too. Recipes can be so simple, with the fruit flavours really...
Nov 4, 2021
Miracle Cure Veggie Soup
I've recently decided to go mostly veggie, eliminating most meat from my diet. But something that's more than necessary in the cold...
Oct 14, 2021
Red Lentil and Spinach Daal
Let me start off by saying that this is by no means a traditional recreation of a daal. This is very much my take on it. I feel like that...
Oct 7, 2021
Vegan Millionaire's Shortbread
There are so many elements to millionaire's shortbread to get right - and getting them right following dietary requirements can seem...
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