Paella. Smoky. Fragrant. Delicious. This recipe is based on the paella valenciana variation, which traditionally started off as a lunchtime meal for farmers in Valencia. I’m not Spanish. So please forgive me if this isn’t perfectly traditional. This “farmers’ lunch” used to be made with whatever Spanish farmers could find in their field. So no…
Category: Poultry
Sri Lankan Chicken
A one pot wonder from Sri Lanka where all you have to do is load up your pot with a bunch of amazing spices and chicken then wait for it to cook. Oh and it fills your house with most incredible aromas of the east! This was first introduced to me over two decades ago,…
Peri Peri Chicken
Originally a recipe created in Mozambique and Angola by the Portuguese using peri peri chillies, this recipe has become widely popularised by the famous chain restaurant Nandos. This is my take on this delicious tangy, spicy recipe. Serves: 4 main portionsPrep Time: 10 minutes + optional but recommended > 4 hours marinating timeCooking time: 1 hour…
Apricot Chicken
This recipe is probably one of my favourite ways to eat chicken. Dripping with nostalgia and flavour this recipe takes me back to my aunt’s house in Australia where she used to serve it whenever we visited. The ingredient list might leave a few raised eyebrows, but trust me – if you’re looking for a…
Food by Zac 