Vibrant food. Bold flavours.

Helping you find joy in cooking with easy, delicious recipes.

Hello and welcome!

My name is Zena and I’m a passionate recipe developer and food content creator. I love food, but I love the act of cooking itself even more. Cooking can be fun, engaging, therapeutic, relaxing, gratifying, and so much more! Whether you’re here for the first or fiftieth time, I hope that my recipes help you find joy in cooking. Expect lots of vibrant food and with big, bold flavours. Bland isn’t in my vocabulary!

Delicious pasta dishes. From rich, slow-cooked ragùs to no-cook pasta sauces, my collection of pasta recipes has something for everyone.

Vegan food doesn’t have to be bland or boring. My tasty plant-based recipes with satisfy even the most avid of meat eaters.

Chicken is king in my house so I feel it deserves its own category. Whether it’s wings, curry or the perfect roast, I’ve got you covered.

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Fantastic Fish S2E4: SPICY SICHUAN FISH! @zenaskitchen 

This dish is inspired by Sichuan Boiled Fish, or shui zhu yu. My version stays true to the bold, punchy flavours, but it’s a bit more simplified. It’s fiery, aromatic, and perfect with a bowl of steamed rice to soak up that incredible broth 😍

Head to my website zenaskitchen.com for the full recipe, or simply google “spicy sichuan fish zenasktichen”. 

Let me know below which recipe you’d like next! 

#fishrecipes #sichuanfood #fishdinner
Fantastic Fish S2E3: FISH KATSU CURRY! @zenaskitchen 

Chicken katsu curry is fantastic, but have you ever had a fish katsu curry? It’s very, very good, especially then paired with a caramelised onion curry sauce 😍

Head to my website zenaskitchen.com for the full recipe, or simply google “fish katsu curry zenasktichen”. 

Thank you for all the love for Fantastic Fish so far! I have lots more recipes coming but I’d love to know if there’s anything specific you’d like to see. Lemme know below! 

#fishrecipes #katsucurry #pescatarianrecipes
CRISPY CHEESE BITES! @zenaskitchen ad

These crispy morsels of cheesy goodness are such a treat! They’re made with two of my favourite @tescofood Tesco Finest cheeses: Manchego and Ossau Iraty.

These award-winning cheeses won Gold at the 2024 International Cheese Awards, which is unsurprising because they’re SO good! Make your everyday taste better with Tesco Finest.

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio. Enjoy!

#tesco #friedcheese #comfortfoodrecipes
Fantastic Fish S2E2: CRISPY SEA BASS WITH SPRING ONION & GINGER OIL! @zenaskitchen 

Sometimes the simplest things are the best, and this dish is a case in point. Despite only using 4 ingredients and taking less than 20 minutes, it is PACKED with flavour. 

Head to my website zenaskitchen.com for the full recipe, or simply google “crispy sea bass zenasktichen”. 

I hope you’ll give it a go and let me know which recipe you’d like next!

#fishrecipes #seabass #pescatarianrecipes
Fantastic Fish S2E1: COCONUT MILK POACHED FISH! @zenaskitchen 

Poaching cod (and other similar fish) is one of the best ways to cook it and this aromatic coconut version is FANTASTIC! Inspired by some of my favourite Southeast Asian flavours, it makes for a very delicious midweek meal, served with rice (to soak up all that delicious broth!) and some greens. 

The full recipe is on my website zenaskitchen.com, which is also linked in my bio. Alternatively, you can just google “coconut milk poached fish zenaskitchen” to find it. 

I hope you’ll give it a go and let me know which recipe you want next! 

#fishrecipes #pescatarianrecipes #codrecipes
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