I eat a savory breakfast like this sausage plantain hash almost every single day, but I’ve realized that I don’t tend to share them here. Mostly because breakfast is the meal I like to enjoy quietly and, quite often, on repeat. Usually I stick to soups with extra bits and bobs from the fridge. It’s […]
Stone Fruit Salad with Prosciutto & Basil Avocado Cream
My mother bought two types of bread: the first was the kind of loaf with extra thick slices that sandwich dreams were made of, reserved for herself and her nice-but-probably-drunk boyfriend. The second was the no-brand white that was so fluffy as to be near-translucent, the stuff that cost less than a quarter a pop, […]
Eggless Chicken & Avocado Caesar Salad
It does seem, if you spend any time around food on social media at all, that there are pretty much two options in life when it comes to jazzing up simple recipes: #putaneggonit or adding avocado. And while I do hate to jump on a silly trend – you won’t find me making mermaid toast […]
Spicy Orange Shrimp Tacos with Fennel Slaw & Avocado Cream
Shrimp, tortillas, fennel and avocado… I grew up eating precisely none of these things. It’s amazing how one dish can be a visual marker of change; of evolving tastes and aversions overcome. My overriding memory of prawns was the 80s culinary blast from the past that would not be destroyed… the prawn cocktail. Swimming in […]
Loaded Chili Cheese Sweet Potatoes
Yes. Loaded Chili Cheese Sweet Potatoes without dairy or nightshades. YER A WIZARD, RACH. Wizard, witch or muggle, you’re gonna want to ready your sweat pants for this one. It might be Spring, but apparently I didn’t get the memo and my comfort food kick is still very much in full swing. I have included […]
Winter Citrus Salad with Shrimp, Avocado & Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
In typical Rach-fashion, I’m posting a Winter Citrus Salad now that Spring has shown up. I’m contrary (or disorganized) like that. Honestly, the words “winter citrus salad” are the kind of thing that make me question whether I knew anything at all about food. Because, seriously, who the hell slices oranges and calls that shit […]