Angie's Recipes

Chicken au Poivre

2026-07-02T00:00:00.000+02:00

This playful and elegant take on French bistro classic steak au poivre features bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs that are pan-fried until golden then simmered in a peppery pan sauce until tender and juicy. Cognac is a vital flavour component in au poivre to create a rich, complex, and velvety pan sauce. If you don’t want to use alcohol, just use more chicken broth with a splash of Worcestershire sauce instead. Crème fraîche and Dijon mustard add a lush creaminess and tang that temper the heat of the peppercorns. If crème fraîche isn’t at hand, use full fat sour cream or heavy cream and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice or splash of sherry vinegar.

Sesame Pogača

2026-06-30T00:00:00.000+02:00

Although the sesame pogača is just a simple homemade bread, it looks particularly appealing whether on a festive table or just for everyday consumption. They are tender, nutty and are typically made from a yeasted dough and feature a generous topping of sesame seeds. If you like, you can fill the buns with cheese, meat or potatoes. There are many techniques for shaping the dough which make each one unique.
Pogača is a beloved bread/pastry found across Turkey and the Balkans. While Balkan and Turkish pogača share the same linguistic root and are deeply intertwined, they differ in size and texture. Turkish Poğaça is typically made as a palm-sized, individual bun, commonly stuffed with feta, meat or potato, while in the Balkans (Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia, Bulgaria, etc.), pogača is typically a large, festive, shareable round of leavened bread, often decorated or layered with cheese and folded into intricate shapes. They are often baked plain, but filled versions do exist, usually stuffed with cottage cheese or meat.

Pollastre amb Bolets - Rustic Catalan Chicken Stew

2026-06-28T00:00:00.000+02:00

Pollastre amb bolets translates from Catalan as "chicken with mushrooms". It is a traditional Catalan comfort food featuring chicken slowly cooked in a casserole with local wild mushrooms, garlic, herbs, and a splash of wine or/and brandy.
A picada, often referred to as the "Catalan pesto," is a traditional Catalan paste of crushed toasted nuts (almonds and hazelnuts are standard), garlic, and a little olive oil with other possible additions like bread, saffron, chocolate, parsley, etc., used to thicken and flavour the sauce without relying on heavy cream or flour.

Cherry and Fresh Herb Salad with Coconut Chips

2026-06-26T00:00:00.000+02:00

Make the best of cherry season with this vibrant herby salad with a simple tangy lemon dressing. Instead of lettuce, I used a lot of herbs as the base with plump, juicy, in-season cherries, resulting a bright and zesty salad that you can enjoy as a light lunch paired with some homemade bread or as a side to go with some grilled meat. Besides mint, parsley and celery used in this recipe, cilantro, basil, spring onions, chives, and arugula are all great too.

Coconut and Cinnamon Beef Curry

2026-06-24T00:00:00.000+02:00

A creamy, aromatic, hearty coconut and cinnamon beef curry highlights tender, slow-cooked casserole beef with a creamy coconut milk base, warm, aromatic spices, then topped with lots of cilantro and chilli. An easy and delicious dish to pamper your family. You can cook this in a slow cooker for 3-4 hours at low.

Raisin Pecan Buns

2026-06-22T00:00:00.000+02:00

These raisin pecan buns are soft, mildly sweet dough braided with a spiced filling made with rum-soaked raisins and pecans. They are a decadent breakfast treat or afternoon snack best served warm right out of the oven. Instead of raisins and pecans, you can use dried cranberries and walnuts. No rum, no problem, just use orange juice or water.

Roasted Chicken with Asparagus and Avocado

2026-06-20T00:00:00.000+02:00

A wholesome, flavour-packed one-pan wonder loaded with juicy roasted chicken legs, tender vegetables, and extra creamy avocado wedges. A perfect low carb, high protein meal! Baking avocados gives them an extra-creamy texture, but you can simply slice fresh avocado over the top if you prefer. Use other vegetables if asparagus ain’t in season.

Red Belgian Endive Salad with Anchovy Dressing

2026-06-18T00:00:00.000+02:00

This crunchy and easy red Belgian endive salad with cantaloupe and baby spinach is made extra special by using umami-packed anchoy in the dressing! The delicately bitter and crispy bite of red Belgian endive leaves balances perfectly with the juicy sweetness of cantaloupe, while toasted walnuts add a satisfying, earthy crunch. It’s perfect for a starter or light lunch. Use radicchio or even white Belgian endives if you can’t find the red one.

Apricot Lavender Jam

2026-06-16T00:00:00.000+02:00

An easy recipe for Provence-inspired apricot and lavender jam packed with flavour perfect for toast, pastries and desserts. A knob of butter is added to the jam to reduce foaming and to prevent from burning as the fruit and sugar boil.
If you prefer your apricot jam on the chunky side, leave the pitted apricots as halves. I added some honey instead of sugar and 2/3 teaspoon of dried lavender to increase flavour complexity. Apricots, lavender and honey are a match made in culinary heaven.

Chicken Perattu

2026-06-14T00:00:00.000+02:00

Bold, fiery chicken perattu or peralan is a delicacy from Kerala, India. Marinated bite-sized chicken is stir-fried with coconut oil in a blend of kashmiri chilli powder, coriander powder, curry leaves, and a freshly-ground red chilli paste until masala nicely coated on the chicken. The chicken perattu goes very well with steamed rice or chapatis. Chicken perattu is known for its dry texture and generally has heat, so tailor the level of spice based on how much you prefer.

Australian Best Banana Bread

2026-06-12T00:00:00.000+02:00

With more than 800 reviews, mostly 4-5 stars, this foolproof, perfectly moist banana bread recipe with just a few simple ingredients from taste really didn’t disappoint. It’s so easy and quick to prepare, and the bread comes out beautifully golden brown with a perfect sponge-like crumb. It's not too sweet, and pairs beautifully with lightly salted butter for a satisfying breakfast or school lunch box. If you are looking for a richer spin, add some chocolate chips or/and nuts or glaze the loaf with some icing if you have a sweet tooth. The riper your bananas, the sweeter and more flavourful your banana bread will be. So use up those overripe bananas sitting in your fruit bowl to whip up this much-loved banana bread!

Poppy Streusel Buns

2026-06-10T00:00:00.000+02:00

A soft, mildy sweet yeasted dough, swirled with a earthy, nutty poppyseed filling and topped with a thin sprinkle of buttery streusel, these twisted poppy streusel buns are perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or picnic. The streusel is very popular here and we love it for a nice crunch, but you can skip it and glaze the buns with a lemon icing instead.

Chicken Gratin

2026-06-08T00:00:00.000+02:00

A creamy, hearty and cheesy chicken bake bathed in a savoury custard sauce and a crispy pork rind topping. If you are not on low carb or keto diet, replace the pork rink with breadcrumbs. The acidity of the white wine and the lemon cause the cheese custard to curdle in the cooking, which doesn’t sound very appetizing, but it’s heavenly delicious. Gruyère cheese
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Black Garlic Beef Short Ribs

2026-06-06T00:00:00.000+02:00

This delicious dish has two of my favourite ingredients - beef short ribs and black garlic. It’s a dish that when done right, falls off the bone and melts in your mouth, and a dish that promises to deliver both comfort and flavour. The rich, caramel and molasses flavours of black garlic pair perfectly with the deep beef flavour of short ribs. Enjoy them over some rice, with root vegetables or simply with a glass of robust red wine. You can take the meat off the bone for easy eating, or leave on for the beautiful presentation.
Black garlic is what truly sets this short rib casserole apart. It’s regular garlic that has been aged and fermented, resulting in a softer, molasses-like texture with a sweet and tangy flavour devoid of the usual garlic pungency. It is not just a flavour enhancer but also a powerhouse of antioxidants. It is everything you love about garlic but even better.

Pistachio Cardamom Rolls

2026-06-04T00:00:00.000+02:00

Pillowy soft, gooey-in-the-middle, smothered in pistachio cream cheese frosting with a few crunchy pistachios on top, you can never get enough of them. The dough is a simple yeast dough made with flour, sugar, milk and yeast. To give it a bit more flavour, I used homemade vanilla sugar to the dough. The milk should be warm, but must not exceed 38C/100F degrees, or it will kill the yeast and your dough won't rise. Enjoy these pistachio buns straight from the oven while they are still light, fluffy and wonderfully moist. Pack them in an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them individually and defrost them when you need some sweet treat.

Achiote Chicken

2026-06-02T00:00:00.000+02:00

If you've never cooked with achiote paste, you're in for a treat! This roasted achiote chicken is juicy, tender, citrusy and packed with rich Mexican flavours from a homemade achiote paste. You can easily purchase them online, but it is so much better when made at home, as you can use fresher ingredients and control everything that goes into it.
Achiote paste is a popular seasoning widely used in Mexican, Central American, and Caribbean cuisines. It’s made with annatto seeds, garlic, oregano, spices, optional chillies, and citrus juice. Known for their distinctive red colour, earthy, zesty flavour, they are excellent as a marinade for meat. Store the prepared paste in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

Black Sesame Bow Tie Buns

2026-05-31T00:00:00.000+02:00

Meet the cutest bread design: bow tie shaped buns filled with black tahini! Not only are they easy to make and shape, but they held their shape after baking! They are tender, fluffy and beautiful golden. Whether you are hosting a weekend brunch, or treating your family to an afternoon cup of tea, these buns are sure an absolute delight. I used black tahini as the filling, but homemade jam or nutella would work beautifully too.

Saffron Chicken

2026-05-29T00:00:00.000+02:00

The chicken mariantes overnight (or at least 30 minutes) in a flavourful, well-seasoned marinade of bloomed saffron, yoghurt, garlic, and lemon juice that deliver the perfect combination of acidity, sweetness, and umami - absolutely irresistible. I go for chicken thighs with the skin on and bone in, because they are nearly impossible to overcook and stay incredibly juicy. However, you can use only chicken breasts if you prefer. Adjust the cooking time and oven temperature accordingly.

Easy Water Challah

2026-05-27T00:00:00.000+02:00

Challah, or egg bread, is often enriched with eggs, which add softness, richness and a tempting golden colour and sometimes it’s sweetened with honey. However, you can absolutely make delicious challah without eggs and honey, a traditional version known as "water challah". It calls for just a few simple pantry ingredients with water, oil, flour, sugar, and yeast. This method produces a lighter, less dense, and typically less sweet loaf with a soft interior and crispy crust. It's easy to whip up anytime, but also special enough for holidays.

Ranch Dressing Chicken

2026-05-25T12:00:00.000+02:00

These tender yet crispy ranch roast chicken drumsticks are tangy, perfectly herby, delicious and so flavorful, and ready in under an hour with less than 10 minutes of prep. Usually ranch dressing is used to toss salads or as a dip, but it also works great as a flavorful marinade for chicken thanks to the acid in buttermilk. Homemade ranch dressing with fresh herbs offers vibrant, bright flavour and freshness that store-bought alternatives can’t match. If you want to use store-bought one, then try adding some fresh herbs for a pop of green colour and aromatic depth.

Crispy Milk Braised Pork Belly

2026-05-24T00:00:00.000+02:00

The key to great pork crackling is to ensure your pork rind is perfectly dry for maximum crackling. Blasting the pork in a very hot oven to begin with to get the skin crunchy, then slow cook it for a further 90 minutes in a bath of spiced milk (inspired by the Italian classic maiale all latte or pork in milk), which makes it really moist and tender. For the crispiest crackling, make sure you don’t splash milk on the rind when you add it. You can roast some potato wedges with the pork to help soak up the milk. Alternatively, serve them with a simple mashed potato or polenta to absorb the milk sauce. I served the pork belly with a radicchio salad tossed with a red wine vinegrette (Thank you, David, for this great idea), and used the milk to bake some bread
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Poul Nan Sos - Haitian Chicken Stew

2026-05-22T12:00:00.000+02:00

Poul Nan Sos, aka Haitian Chicken Stew, is rich and full of amazing flavours. Juicy, tender skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs are marinated overnight with onions, garlic, rosemary (or thyme), scotch bonnet, and citrus before they are stewed with tomato paste and loads of bell peppers. This satisfying, ultra-flavourful stew is a perfect dish for a weeknight dinner with rice and/or beans and fried green plantains.

Porterhouse Steak with Thai Dressing

2026-05-21T00:00:00.000+02:00

This tasty Asian inspired marinade is quick to prepare and works beautifully with any cut of steak and will result in steaks that are savoury, sweet, and loaded with flavour. This is another wonderful option to add to your rotation of Thai food to make at home. Serve it with a fresh seasonal salad of your choice. The bird's eye chillies are significantly hotter than common red chillies, deseed them if you prefer a milder sauce.

Greek Feta Stuffed Chicken with Oregano

2026-05-19T12:00:00.000+02:00

A cheap and effortless way to jazz up chicken! Juicy chicken legs are filled with tangy Greek feta, garlic and fennel, then roasted until golden and irresistible. Pungent, earthy, and slightly peppery fresh oregano complements the tangy lemon, briny feta and rich chicken flavours beautifully. If unavailable, you can substitute it with thyme or rosemary. I used skin on boneless chicken legs, but you can leave the bone in or use 8 chicken thighs. Half the feta filling if you are going to use a whole chicken. Easy to make, but it's still fancy enough to serve at a dinner party.

Braided Meat Buns

2026-05-18T00:00:00.000+02:00

These savoury braided buns are an excellent way to repurpose leftover spaghetti sauce, creating a deliciously comforting and satisfying meal or snack--a unique twist on traditional yeast buns. If your meat sauce is a bit runny, simmer it, uncovered, until it has thickened. Cool before using. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze them and they’ll stay fresh for up to three months. You can easily reheat them at 180C/350F for 15-20 minutes. For refrigerated buns, reduce the heating time to 10 minutes.