## The Savoury Harissa Nut Crunch

The first ever "dessert" entry for a savory palate. This quick snack uses dry heat to bloom the spices in harissa paste, creating a smoky, fiery crust over earthy, toasted nuts.

Ingredients

* The Nuts: 1 large handful of raw walnuts and almonds.
* The Spice: 1 teaspoon of harissa paste.
* The Fat: 1/2 teaspoon of butter or sesame oil (just enough to help things stick).
* The Finish: A pinch of flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper.

This pasta with zucchini is a go-to recipe for a delicious, satisfying pasta dish loaded with vegetables. It's ready in about 15 minutes, requires only 5 ingredients, and turns plenty of zucchini into a perfect summer meal.

Prep Time 5 minutes | Cook Time10 minutes | Total Time15 minutes

Easy One Pot Teriyaki Chicken with Pineapple Rice dripping with flavor and cooked all in the same skillet! Teriyaki Chicken + pineapple + rice = a match made in heaven.  The marinade doubles as the Glaze (no double work) for incredibly juicy chicken with flavor through and through - not just on the surface.  The Teriyaki Glaze seeps into the rice for slightly tangy, sweet, teriyaki pineapple rice that perfectly compliments your chicken.  It doesn't get any better.

When cherry tomatoes are in season they will make a welcome colourful addition. For now a bit of tomato paste does the job.

🧈🌿 ** Dill Butter Salmon Bowl**

1) Cook the salmon

• Pan, medium heat
• Butter (use it generously)
• 3–4 min per side
• Remove

2) Build the dill butter (same pan, low heat)

• Add another knob of butter
• Toss in fresh dill (chopped or torn)
• Pinch salt
• Optional: quick squeeze of lemon if it’s nearby

Swirl ~30 seconds. Keep it glossy, not browned.

Now this is a moment worth showing up for. Butter + basil + salmon is already halfway to something that feels intentional.

Let’s do a Gourmet Cheat. Minimal effort, maximum “I meant to do that.”

🧈🌿 Basil Butter Finish (the cheat code)

Step 1 — Cook your salmon

• Pan, medium heat
• Butter or oil
• 3–4 min per side
• Remove from pan

Step 2 — Make the “sauce” (this is the magic)

In the same pan, low heat:

To make Jimmy the Greek rice, you’ll need the following:

Ingredients

– 2 cups cooked white rice

– 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth

– Juice and zest of 1 lemon

– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

– Salt and pepper to taste

Here’s how to make it:

1. In a large skillet, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over medium heat.

2. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, stirring to combine with the broth.

3. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, along with the chopped dill.

Here’s a “lazy but hearty” combo — in a one-pan cast-iron skillet, with flavour options.

🔥 One-Pan Chickpea & Potato Hash with Eggs

Core Ingredients (because it's what I already have):

• Leftover potatoes (roasted or boiled? doesn’t matter)
• Eggs
• Chickpeas (canned or cooked)
• Red pepper
• Onions

Flavor boosters to consider throwing in:

The fresh herbs were the chef's kiss with this warm bowl of goodness. Well, so was the Ras el Hanout!
A 20-minute dish that feels comforting, balanced, and honestly, kind of impressive.

Leftovers make a great lunch