Grandma Daya's Sri Lankan Veg Curry

Well this feels nothing short of an honour to be able to post. For the past 3 nights we've been staying with a Sri Lankan family in the mountain village of Ella. Grandma Daya has been making some of the most amazing food for us and this morning we helped her out in the kitchen. This array of Sri Lankan staples is the typical fare we've found in most restaurants we've eaten at here, and blissfully, can all be recreated at home really easily. It's bloody delicious.

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Healthy(ish) Buttermilk Baked Chicken Burger with Basil & Lemongrass Mayo

Buttermilk fried chicken is taking the capital by storm, and I've been desperate to work out a way to make this crispy, juicy piece of paradise at home, and without a deep fat fryer. I've done it, and it's just as good...

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Sunday Pulled Pork + 3 Speedy Midweek Recipes

Sundays are made for slow cooking. And the beauty of sumptuous pulled Pork Shoulder is that it costs bugger all, and tastes phenomenal. This month's entry will give you a fool proof method for getting perfect pulled pork, and three easy recipes to keep each evening meal you'll get off it, fresh & flavoursome.

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Protein-Packed Pulled Chicken Ramen

It's that time of year again... a time for protein-rich, low-carb and nutrient-high grub. I know a number of people that try and hit that triple threat and end up in dry chicken breast and salad land. NOT today Zurg. (Veggie-hacks at the bottom of the post*).

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Nutella, Peanut Butter & Banana Croiffins

This, is the prostitute of pastries. Cheap, guilt ridden and done in 20 minutes. This, is a December dish. 

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Super Crispy Frying Pan Pizza

How this is not the go-to pizza cooking method at home I don't know. I can proudly call this the quickest and most effective way to get a super crispy base without the luxury of a wood fired oven. The key? A blazing hot frying pan and a maxed' out grill.

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Rocket & Walnut Pesto Crumbed Cod with Chickpea & Kale Salads

On a serious health trip with this entry, packing in the omegas, antioxis & vits, but NOT at the expense of a flavour-packed plate full of adventure that's also cheap and speedy to make.

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