Beef, Chickpea and Mango Curry

Well I return with good news! This blog and my YouTube channel will finally have new content added weekly. I have been so busy with my regular job that blogging and videos have taken a back seat for a while. But I am happy to be able to bring you some fresh recipes and kitchen ideas.

To celebrate...I present to you one of the easiest recipes I have made in a long time. I genuine one pot wonder.

Lets set the scene. You come home from a big day at work, you are completely buggered and really don't want to spend hours in the kitchen cooking up your dinner.

Souper Easy Wonton Noodle Soup

Firstly I want to apologise for my absence lately. I have been super busy with work and haven't had time to stop and post some amazing recipes. But I promise I have some amazing things in the works for you all.

Do you ever have those nights where you just don't really want something too big for dinner? Something that is not overly complicated but tastes like it took years to perfect...and not to mention healthy for your waistline?

Well introducing my new friend Wonton Soup. This amazing little soup has done a lot for me recently.

Corn Fritters

I have a theory that I want to put forward. Everyone loves corn. Thats it, cue acceptance music for FoodBlog 2013. It's a pretty simple thought but a very true one, I don't know anyone that doesnt like corn in some form or another. The best way to enjoy it is chargrilled with a little lime juice and salt on the BBQ, but because it is winter here in Australia we have to be a little more creative. So 1 Blender, 3 corn cobs and some other stuff and we have the perfect recipe for Corn Fritters.

I think I say this for almost every recipe I post, but this really is a simple meal to prepare and cook. It is basically a one-blender-wonder. The biggest decision you will have to make with this recipe is what & how you serve it. When I made this last (last night), I served it with a poached egg on top, chilli oil and some fresh coriander. But you can do what you want...use it as a side dish to some fresh pan seared scallops. God yes that sounds awesome...I'll add that to my list of recipes to try.

Now one last thing with this one, fresh is best. Don't use canned corn kernels for this as you won't get that crunch when they are cooked.

Anyway onto the best part...the recipe!

Makes

3 large corn cobs,
1 small red onion
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs
1 bunch coriander
1/2 tsp baking powder
salt
pepper
oil for shallow frying

Place corn kernels from 1 cob in blender with remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Remove and place mixture in a bowl and stir through the remaining 2 cobs worth of kernels.

Heat enough oil over medium heat in frying pan. Pour just under 1/2 cup of mixture into pan and spread out a little. Fry until golden brown on base then flip over and cook for same amount of time.

Place on a plate in oven to keep warm until you are ready to serve.

Bon Appetit from The Little Gated Kitchen

So-Cal Fish Tacos

This little recipe is courtesy of a few hours of boredom pondering what I wanted to cook for dinner. Turns out that with little effort you can create some really tasty food without stretching the budget. Now I have never had real fish tacos before but in my mind this is how I think they would be.

Fish...
Coleslaw...
Avocado, Tomato &
Coriander...
Soft Tortilla...
Plenty of Chipotle sauce.

Turns out after searching the glorious internet for a while I am not far off. You can put almost anything with this. Mango salsa, pineapple, diced beetroot,you could either pan fry, grill or baked your fish. Why not do small crumbed pieces instead? So many possibilities and options to choose from. You could go for a smoky BBQ sauce, a freshly made tartare sauce or garlic aioli. Should I keep going?

Quick & Easy Coleslaw

Seriously the easiest thing to make in the kitchen.

The coleslaw you buy from the supermarket should not be consumed as it is nothing like real homemade coleslaw. Doesn't taste like it, doesn't look like it, and you would be surprised at how easy it is to make yourself.

5 ingredients, a spoon and bowl and you are done. This is a no brainer for me. If something is that simple to make yourself in the kitchen why pay for some cheap knock off from the big supermarkets...and the taste...oh my it is oh-so-good.

Beer & Golden Syrup Slow Cooked Pork

Alright foodies, I think I may have hit the jackpot, the mother of all recipes, the one that will change your life forever. I am big on street food and don't get to experience it enough where I live in this small town (although that could change soon).

Our options include Kebabs, Burgers, Kebabs, Burgers, Kebabs, PIZZA! Thats it. Nothing out of the ordinary, nothing too left field and definitely nothing made with any sort of soul, flavour or love...and to this point they aren't even street foods, not served from a van or cart, not served during the day and night from said van/cart. So technically we don't have street food at all.

Anyway, thats not the point. *Get back to the recipe!*, Sure thing. I found a few variations for Pulled Pork and thought I would try it myself and add some of my own flair to it. Who loves Beer? "Yeah I do" says the guy typing this. The recipe has flavour that smacks you in the back of the head and the resulting pork shoulder melts in your mouth. It is so so so good.

Blueberry Craisin Shortbread

I will be the first to admit I am not the best at baking. In fact baking and desserts are where I fail the most. But with persistence and practice comes success right? Right!

So why not try something simple. Basic ingredients, basic method, maximum flavour. I thought Anzac Biscuits were a simple recipe but Shortbreads are by far the easiest thing I have baked. Butter, sugar, plain flour and cornflour form the basis of this recipe. To this you can add anything you want. White chocolate chips, pistachios, cranberries, milk chocolate chips, peanut butter. The list is endless.