The food diary of a time-poor salaryman. Nutrition conscious, and meal prep friendly.
A long, slow simmer in soy sauce and spices turns beef shanks into meaty, gelatinous goodness. Easy to meal prep, and the sauce gets better the more you reuse it.
Baking your Bolognese in a Dutch oven results in a deeply savoury, caramelised sauce that is superior to Bolognese made on the stovetop. Oh, and adding cheese never hurts.
This recipe scales up very well. Make a huge batch and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Also includes a recipe for making your own Worcestershire sauce.
Save the carbs for dessert! Here’s a macro-friendly special occasion dinner that is light on calories without sacrificing on taste.
Bold, savoury flavours are the perfect pairing for the rustic and filling sweetness of sweet potatoes. Take advantage of the oven to make a lot of good, hearty food in one go.
Kimchi and gochujang makes this an easy one pot meal that doesn’t compromise on flavour. Ideal for a weeknight dinner, and scales up well for meal prep.
Here’s a one-skillet meal that’s loaded with veggies, with enough leftovers to take care of lunch the next day as well. A Chinese take on a Japanese-Chinese classic.
The right equipment can save you time, effort and money. I made an energy-efficient beef and beer stew using a vacuum cooker which saves on gas and leaves your hands free.
Blanche your vegetables before you stir fry to improve texture and increase batch sizes. A technique akin to reverse searing steaks, or parboiling potatoes for fries.
I never make Gyudon the same way twice, but some things leave an impression. A collection of improvements from a year of Gyudons, and an explanation for why you should (sometimes) put the rice on top and not the bottom.