There’s nothing more fun than cooking at home with wine and music. Whiskey helps too (That’s my fury friend in case you don’t know). This is an easy to make
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By Joel Mielle

Peperonata is an Italian traditional dish that’s made with an assortment of bell peppers or capsicums, with tomato sauce and basil.   There are a thousand uses, like bruschetta, on top of
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By Joel Mielle

So what’s the secret to crispy outside and juicy inside popcorn chicken? Popcorn chicken must be one of the best appetisers. Doesn’t matter who you are, what country you’re from,
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By Joel Mielle

A piadina is a type of Italian flat bread that can be filled with many different exciting fillings. You can make it from scratch, or alternatively, buy readymade flat bread.
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By Joel Mielle

This version of Nasi Goreng is a simplified version that can be made as a quick 20-minute, chicken rice meal. You will however need cooked rice from the day before.
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By Joel Mielle

Spaghetti or Bucatini al Tonno, is a pasta and tuna dish that appears to be high on everyone’s “goto” list. It’s super tasty with loads of garlic and chili. Made
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By Joel Mielle

A one pan French chicken stew made with very basic ingredients.  The term “Fricassée” means to fry and to break in pieces.  The chicken is first browned in butter then
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By Joel Mielle

Chicken Marengo is a comforting delicious chicken meal. This recipe has many levels, but you can simplify if you want a quicker meal by skipping levels.  The legend has it
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By Joel Mielle

A simple satisfying healthy meal that can be made in minutes.  The cauliflower is first caramelised in the pan then braised in vegetable stock.  Then topped with a lemon, chili
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By Joel Mielle

A dish made in around 20 minutes, that’s healthy, simple to make and tastes even better!  To make the classic wrapper for Papillote, parchment paper is the most popular.  In
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By Joel Mielle

This spaghetti Carbonara recipe is far from the authentic Italian one, and it’s not meant to be.  Cream is never to be seen anywhere near an Italian carbonara and I
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By Joel Mielle

This recipe uses spinach and ricotta and is one of the most popular of cannelloni with its creamy filling and oozy mozzarella cheese. It’s made using three different styles of
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By Joel Mielle