A relatively simple recipe made with store bought puff pastry, pine-nuts, spinach and feta cheese. These are often used as appetizers but can also be served as a starter (entree)
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By Joel Mielle

Merveilleux is a French word which translates to “Marvelous” is a small cake that supposedly originated in Belgium or possibly the North of France. In any case it’s now found
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By Joel Mielle

If you like any kind of fried chicken then this recipe is for you. It’s simple to make, the chicken juices remain sealed and moist, plus the beer flavoured batter
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By Joel Mielle

If you’re been watching my travel volgs (see vlog024), I picked up this fried banana spring roll recipe from Chef Made at Villa Zelie in Bali. See my crepes recipe
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By Joel Mielle

An asparagus side dish that’s really simple to make using one pan. No boiling in pots or steaming. Super simple with lemon, garlic and pepper and all in one pan.
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By Joel Mielle

A broccoli puree makes a great and tasty side dish plus it’s easy to do. Top it with cream and cheese for that cheesy crust. It’s silky smooth and goes
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By Joel Mielle

This is the classic recipe without gimmicks, the one you will always go to. It’s buttery, creamy and fluffy. You can add more flavours as per my tips below, but
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By Joel Mielle

Made with simple fresh ingredients, these cheesy lasagne taste incredible. If you love cheese and Italian flavours, then you need to make these. You can buy the lasagna sheets or
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By Joel Mielle

Beurre blanc is a classic French sauce which means white butter. It’s made with a reduction of white wine vinegar and finely chopped shallots and optional herbs. It’s emulsified by
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By Joel Mielle

A simple to make shrimp or prawn pasta recipe. Made by roasting the tomatoes and garlic, it intensifies the flavours. Fresh basil is added to the sauce for that nice
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By Joel Mielle

There’s no more satisfying dish than a French Onion Soup in the colder months. This one is the vegetarian version, and it’s so tasty you’ll never know the difference. It’s
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By Joel Mielle

A quick and simple salmon recipe with few ingredients that will leave you breathless. It’s a French style recipe with a Thai influence. You can cook it under 25 minutes
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By Joel Mielle