Angie's Recipes

Zucchini Fritters

2026-07-22T00:00:00.000+02:00

Zucchini fritters are a delicious and easy way to use up your summer squash excess. These crispy fritters are great as a light lunch, or a side dish. The spriralized zucchini soaks up the spices and fresh herb to give you a bite that is just bursting with flavour. Feel free to add your own twist by using your favourite spices and herbs. I served them with some greens, boiled eggs and a homemade hot sauce. But herby yoghurt, poached eggs or smoked salmon would work beautifully too.

Cherry Brioche Rolls with Hemp Seeds

2026-07-20T00:00:00.000+02:00

These versatile and utterly delicious bread rolls combine a rich, buttery, and fluffy brioche dough with a sweet, nutty cherry filling. They are simple yet very delicious, perfect for an afternoon tea, picnic or a quick breakfast. I used lower-sugar homemade cherry jam mixed with ground toasted almonds for the filling, but you can use whatever you prefer. Mascarpone, custard, nutella or frangipane are all great for the recipe. If you don’t want to bother with the shaping, simply form them into rounds and fill them with your favourite jam.
The bread is best enjoyed freshly baked, when it is still warm, soft and fragrant. However, if you have leftovers, store it for 2–3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

Roasted Mojito Chicken

2026-07-18T00:00:00.000+02:00

Roasted Mojito chicken is a vibrant, zesty, Caribbean-inspired dish that marinates chicken in a refreshing marinade of rum, lime, and fresh mint, as well as some olive oil, shallot and spices. I used bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs but use whatever you like. Adjust the cooking time accordingly. You could also grill the chicken if you like.

Zucchini with Mozzarella and Pesto

2026-07-16T00:00:00.000+02:00

Low in calories, gluten-free and full of flavour - this easy recipe is ideal for anyone who wants to eat light and healthily without sacrificing taste. When it’s hot outside and you find yourself craving lighter meals, zucchini spaghetti with pesto is the perfect choice. This dish looks just like pasta, tastes wonderfully fresh, just like a salad, and at the same time, is low in carbohydrates, gluten free and quick to prepare.
Zoodles also taste brilliant raw – especially in summer as a cold dish with cold pesto. So you can simply mix them with the pesto straight after cutting. Instead of mozzarella minis, you can also use pan fried haloumi, tofu or boiled eggs.

Zucchini Bread with Cranberry and Chocolate

2026-07-14T00:00:00.000+02:00

Baking zucchini bread is a great way to make the most of the bountiful summer harvest in a tasty and varied way! This moist zucchini bread is the perfect quick alternative to traditional yeast bread. Zucchini adds natural moisture and structure to baked goods, yielding an incredibly tender crumb and stays fresh for a long time. A hearty treat that’s ideal for breakfast or as a snack between meals. Instead of cranberries and chocolate, you can also use other add-ins like nuts and raisins for the loaf.

Krapow Khai Yat Sai - Thai Stuffed Chicken Omelette

2026-07-12T00:00:00.000+02:00

Krapow Khai Yat Sai is a flavorful, umami-rich Thai dish that combines two classic favorites: Krapow and Khai Yat Sai. Krapow is a spicy minced meat stirfry with garlic, chillies, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and a generous handful of Thai basil. Khai Yat Sai means stuffed omelette . The stirfried minced meat filling is placed in the center of the omelette , and the sides are neatly folded over to create a savory "package". If you don’t have Thai basil, use regular Italian basil or cilantro. I used minced chicken, but pork, beef or even crumbled tofu work fine too. Not a fan of omelette? No problem, just enjoy the stirfry with jasmine rice.

Pesto Zucchini Roses

2026-07-10T00:00:00.000+02:00

These zucchini roses are as easy to make as they are tasty! The puff pastry is cut into strips, layered with a homemade basil pesto, mozzarella cheese and zucchini slices, and rolled into a flower-like spirals. They are great as an appetizer or an afternoon tea snack. To prevent zucchini from making the pastry soggy, you need to draw out its excess moisture before baking. Line a large baking sheet with paper towels, arrange the zucchini slices on top in a single layer, sprinkle with salt, and let them sit for 15 minutes. The salt draws the moisture out of the zucchini, concentrating its flavour as well as preseasoning it. Dry them thoroughly before layering them with the pesto and the puff pastry. If you want to use frozen puff pastry from the store, thaw the puff pastry overnight in the refrigerator. These zucchini roses are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Store any leftover in the fridge for a couple of days.

Rustic Yeast Carrot Bread

2026-07-08T00:00:00.000+02:00

A rustic, moist yeasted loaf made with carrot purée, giving a beautiful orange hue and a fragrant, sweet background aroma. The natural sugar and starch in the carrot purée yield an incredibly tender, golden crumb with a lightly flaky crust, add subtle, natural sweetness and also extends the bread's shelf life, keeping it soft for several days. You could also add some chopped carrot tops or parsley and sunflower seeds or walnuts for more colour and crunch.

Achiote Pork Belly with Pineapple Salsa

2026-07-06T00:00:00.000+02:00

Achiote pork belly is a show-stopping meal for any occasion. Slow braised in Corona beer and an earthy, citrusy, and vibrant Mexican achiote paste. The meat is rich, melt-in-your-mouth and incredibly flavourful with flawless crunchy crackling. For best results, begin this recipe a day ahead to allow time for drying out the pork belly overnight in the fridge, to achieve the ultimate crackling experience.
Achiote is a a paste of ground annato, garlic, oregano, a blend of spices, optional chillies, and citrus juice or vinegar. It is an essential ingredient for this recipe, there is no substitute.
To carve the pork belly, turn it upside down—this makes cutting the crackling easier. There’s no need to thicken the sauce, but you can remove some fat and thicken it to make a gravy.

Poulet Mafé - Senegalese Chicken & Peanut Stew

2026-07-04T00:00:00.000+02:00

Mafé or maafe, a peanut stew with just the right amount of heat, known throughout West Africa, originated in the Senegambia region. It features a rich, velvet-smooth gravy made from ground peanuts or unsweetened peanut butter and tomatoes, loaded with tender meat and/or vegetables, and served over rice or couscous. While lamb and beef provide a traditional, deeply flavourful broth, other variations like chicken, seafood and tofu pairs brilliantly with the sauce too. You can also make this with just root vegetables, like pumpkins, cassava, carrots, sweet potatoes, and turnips. Original recipe from Senegalese chef Pierre Thiam via Food & Wine calls for a mixture of root vegetables and cabbage, I just used cauliflowers to make it low-carb friendly. However, the stew is highly customizable, use other vegetables and protein you personally enjoy.

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
©angiesrecipes gives the gratin a more pungent, complex, and nutty flavour profile. Opt for extra aged Cheddar
©angiesrecipes, if you prefer a milder, buttery flavour. Enjoy it with a side of salad, or crusty bread, but the pasta or potato would be a nice complement too if they fit your dietary goals.

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.