Butter Lettuce Salad – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
A mild salad made with tender leaves of butterhead lettuce, crunchy cucumber, juicy grapes (yes, grapes in salad are FANTASTIC!) and a sprinkling of Parmesan. All tossed together with a simple vinaigrette. I love adding a large heap of salad to my dinner plate, I find it adds a wonderful bit of freshness and crunch […]
Read MoreChicken Casserole – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
A warming delicious slow-cooked chicken casserole with fall-apart meat, lovely veggies and a seasoned creamy sauce. Most of the work is done in the slow cooker, so you can look forward to a hearty family dinner when you get home from work. Serve it with mashed potato to soak up that delicious sauce. The king […]
Read MoreOne-pan Chorizo Spaghetti – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
This one-pan creamy pasta is an easy dinner, with spaghetti cooked in a simple creamy, garlic, parmesan sauce, all topped off with crispy chorizo crumbs. Comforting bowl food all cooked in one pan! Pasta is a staple in my household! We eat an almost obsessive amount! This Chorizo Spaghetti is no different, totally addictive. 😋 […]
Read MorePad See Ew – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
This beautifully rich and savoury Thai noodle stir fry is made with juicy chopped chicken thighs, Chinese broccoli and wide rice noodles that are stir fried in the sauce until slightly charred and caramelised with that perfect chewy bite. Those chewy noodles coated in that slightly sweet, umami sauce are just so comforting. It takes […]
Read MoreBeef Yakiniku – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
This is my wok-fried version of Beef Yakiniku. Very thin slices of beef, marinated in a sweet-sesame-soy sauce and quickly fried over a very hot temperature until lightly crisped and caramelized. Yakiniku is actually translated to ‘grilled meat’ in Japanese. Usually, it involves grilling thin slices of beef over a net-style barbecue using coals or […]
Read MoreSpaghetti Bolognese Recipe – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
My go-to for a rich and satisfying weeknight Spaghetti Bolognese. It only takes 30 minutes from start to finish. Simple ingredients, without skimping on taste. It’s funny, I experiment with lots of recipes for Kitchen Sanctuary, but sometimes it takes me ages to publish a recipe for something we eat all the time!I’ve been at […]
Read MoreCorn Tortilla Recipe – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
I love making corn tortillas at home for that authentic taste. If you have a tortilla press then GREAT (I’ve got a link for mine below), but don’t worry if not, you can roll them out by hand too.Only 3 ingredients and about 1 hour needed (including 20 mins resting time). Slightly smoky, subtly sweet […]
Read MoreChicken Tinga – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
Spicy shredded chicken cooked in a smoky chipotle chilli and tomato sauce. Pile into soft corn tortillas (I’ve got a recipe for those too) and top with your favourite toppings. Rich, tomatoey, tangy Chicken Tinga may be one of my new favourite summer dinners! My favourite way to serve this is as tacos, but it […]
Read MoreAir Fryer Chicken Breast – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
Air Fryer Chicken Breast – Juicy, flavourful chicken breasts lightly coated in a simple seasoning mix. An easy method to ensure they’re cooked evenly, and they’re perfectly juicy and tender. Having a quick and delicious recipe for chicken up your sleeve is super important, especially on those busy days. It’s great as a meal-prep staple, […]
Read MoreCheeseburger Pasta – Nicky’s Kitchen Sanctuary
This cheeseburger pasta combines juicy minced beef (ground beef) with pasta shells in a creamy, cheesy, slightly tangy sauce. I love to finish it off with chopped gherkins for a proper cheeseburger feel!Seriously comforting bowl food at its best! This meal is one that I’ve recently added to my regular list of weeknight dinners. It’s […]
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