Penne with Spinach, Peas and Gruyère / Penne com Espinafres, Ervilhas e queijo Gruyère.

Another fabulous Melissa Clark "Dinner: Changing the Game" book recipe!

This vegetarian pasta dish was our dinner a few weeks ago and, of course,  because it's so delicious and easy and quick to put together, I had to share the recipe with you all.
The original recipe calls for wholemeal or regular penne but as I had this absolutely fabulous red lentil penne here at home, that's the one I decided to use.

Thai style Mussels / Mexilhão à Tailandesa.

Who likes mussels?

I know a bunch of people that doesn't like mussels but I certainly love them!

This recipe, another successful one from Melissa Clark "Dinner: Changing the Game" cookbook, is another winner, specially for those who love Thai flavours.

This is also my last contribution (out of date) for this month's Rainydaybites online Cook Book Club and I couldn't have chosen a better recipe to end May and the Melissa Clark cook off. Although, I must say, there's still lots of recipes marked down to be tried and tested so, you'll see more of this gorgeous book recipes around here soon.

Harissa Chicken with Leeks, Potatoes and Yogurt / Frango assado com Harissa, Alho francês, Batatas e Iogurte.

Second and last recipe challenge of the month and also a "Cook the Cover" challenge for May's Rainydaybites Cook Book Club.

Deborah asked us to cook this fabulous one sheet meal and I'm glad she did because, not just I love all the ingredients in this recipe, I also love the fact that there's almost no washing up after.

The combination of ingredients, as you might guessed by the title, is absolutely incredible and the textures and flavour are, both, absolutely fabulous.

Another great hit from Melissa Clark "Dinner: Changing the Game" book which, by all means, I'm loving to bits!

Herbed Parmesan Dutch baby / Dutch baby com Ervas aromáricas e queijo Parmesão.

This is the recipe that Deborah chose as May's first recipe challenge for the online Rainydaybites Cook Book Club.

I have to say that I was very happy with Deborah's choice. First, because I've never tried or made a Dutch baby before and second, because it's a savoury one and you know, I'm a savoury girl.

I have to say that this is another great and very moreish recipe from Melissa Clark "Dinner: Changing the Game" book and it was a true winner. A mix between a giant gougére "style" cheese puff and a giant Yorkshire pudding and the flavour couldn't be better.

It can be served it for dinner with a big salad or roasted meat or for a delicious and savoury brunch. Serve it straight from the oven, still in the pan and tear it to pieces with your fingers.

Just don't be shy to lick your fingers after because they'll be full of yummy salty, cheesy and herby bits.

Smoky Paprika Chicken with Crispy Chickpeas, Roasted Lemon and Kale / Frango com Paprika Fumada, Grão de Bico Crocante, Limão assado e Kale.

By the amount of chicken recipes that I publish, you might well already guessed that we love chicken here at home. Well, it's true!

This recipe, from Melissa Clark "Dinner: Changing the Game" cook book is a stunner!

The chicken is moist inside, with a perfectly crisp skin outside. The combination of the lemon, kale and crispy chickpeas is totally genius and the whole dish is absolutely delicious and full of textures and contrasts.

As you Know, this month we are cooking from Melissa's book for the Rainydaybites Cook Book Club and of course, this recipe had to be shared because you'll be in love with it if you get to try it and, it's also super easy to put together.

Warm Squid salad with Cucumber, Mint and Aioli / Salada quente de Lulas, Pepino, Menta e Aioli.

This month we are cooking from the absolutely gorgeous Melissa Clark book "Dinner", for the Rainydaybites online Cook Book Club.
I already told you about this book in this post, when I posted this fabulous chicken recipe and, today, I'm leaving you this super delicious salad. A warm salad, with ingredients that I love.

A fabulous combination and explosion of flavours and textures that tantalizes your taste buds.

Vitnamese Ginger Chicken / Frango Vietnamina com Gengibre.

A delicious chicken meal from Melissa Clark new book "Dinner". A book full of different and delicious suggestions. No bread, baking or sweet treats included. Just savoury delicious dinner (or lunch), suggestions. Another great book that I'm very pleased with and that goes directly to my category of the "well spent money" books!

I truly love Asian flavours and combinations and this meal was very tasteful. The chicken, grilled, full of flavour, tender and moist, was a real delight to eat.