Vietnamese Noodles
This Vietnamese Noodles dish is a wonderful fresh salad and is perfect in the warmer months. It combines soft rice vermicelli noodles with lemongrass chicken and crunchy salad vegetables all doused in a traditional Vietnamese dressing. With all these ingredients, it...Two Mushroom Risotto
Well it might seem an obvious statement but this fabulous risotto uses two different types of mushrooms – shitake and regular button mushrooms. It is the shitake mushrooms that are the star of the dish as they add a wonderful depth of flavor, thanks to not only...Minced Beef Stir Fry with Noodles
Stir fry is a regular in our house, as you can probably tell from my menu plans. I’m always on the lookout for new versions and ingredients to try (see Easy Turkey Stir Fry), so when I saw a recipe using beef mince rather than beef strips, I knew it was something I...Salmon & Herb Filo Parcels
Well I have to admit, it’s a long time since filo pastry and I have worked together. Past experiences have not been good, mainly because I always forget to cover it up, keep it moist etc, etc. So of course what happens, I end up with filo ‘paper’ on my hands – nice...Brown Fried Rice
Many years ago I stopped eating fried rice with a preference for nice fluffy steamed rice. However, this Brown Fried Rice is a whole different matter. Perhaps it’s the nuttiness the brown rice offers the dish or the addition of loads of crunchy vegetables. Whatever...Hi, I’m Sam…The Klutzy Cook
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