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We keep our recipes as simple as possible. You won’t have to scroll past our life stories to get to the recipe, nor hundreds of videos and ads that crash your browser. Just the basics, and if there’s any fluff, after the recipe itself. These are all tried and multiple times tested recipes we cook at home ourselves.

Recipe: Lemon parsley sauce for fish

October 20, 2019September 14, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Lemon parsley sauce for fish ingredients

This one couldn’t be any simpler and is a perfect fit for a range of quick fish finishes (try saying that three times!). As you can see in the picture …

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Recipe: Vegan Chile Verde

April 24, 2021July 31, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Vegan Chile Verde ingredients

This is one of the most versatile recipes I have in my arsenal. I cook it all year long and use it to bring a distinct taste to a wide …

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Recipe: Quick and easy Thai green curry

October 11, 2019July 18, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Thai green curry ingredients

Given the rich, bold and vibrant flavors you’ll find in this dish, you’ll be convinced you need to labor for hours in the kitchen. And if you want, you certainly …

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Recipe: Fish in Thai basil sauce

August 21, 2021May 10, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Walmart Mahi Mahi in Thai basil sauce

This is one of my favorite Thai dishes, not just because of the electric flavor combination, but it’s flexibility also. Not a fish fan? No problem, go ahead and use …

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Recipe: Quick Basic Guacamole

October 11, 2019April 12, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Guacamole recipe ingredients

It might sound simple, too simple even, a recipe for guacamole? Like anything though, if you spend long enough Googling around you’ll find ever more complex recipes for Guacamole. So …

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Recipe: Fish Pie

April 2, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Fish Pie serving

Fish what? Pie? What? My brain hurts… This is normally the befuzzled reaction I get when I explain one of my family’s favorite dishes. You’re more than likely thinking this …

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Recipe: Pico De Gallo

October 11, 2019March 27, 2018 by Stuart Melling
Pico De Gallo

One of the simplest recipes in my cook book and one of the most used; especially in the warmer Summer months when you’ll find me making this at least once …

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