Smoked haddock kedgeree
This week the farmers’ market had un-dyed smoked haddock – which husband bought instead of smoked mackerel. Never mind, a good excuse for one of my favourites – a spicy […]
Category Archives: My recipes
Asparagus with almonds and capers
With the asparagus season approaching we need some new ideas! This is a bit of sweet and sour – sweetness of the spears wiht the acidity of the capers and […]
Japanese stir-fried pork with aubergine
I’m always looking for new recipes especially with eastern flavours as summer approaches. I don’t often cook with pork but it is very common in Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese […]
Grilled hispi cabbage with coconut thoran
Another great dish sourced from the store cupboard and the famers market. This is Keralan in origin but uses that most delicious of British seasonal greens, the hispi or sweetheart […]
Winter slaw
Here I am back again! And in the kitchen…in the midst of the Coronavirus panic its critical to keep healthy and boost the immune system. I am still going to […]
Stir-fried courgettes with cumin seeds
Travelling round New Zealand and staying in self catering accommodation I am tempted to cook something light and healthy even if restricted to one induction ring! Last night I remembered […]
The benefits of chicken soup (plus garlic and cake!) – it’s official
Thanks Zoe Williams for this vindication of what we all know! And here’s my recipe for chicken soup if you need reminding!
Chicken Massaman curry
This may look like a daunting set of ingredients but its pretty easy once you line them up. Two stages, grind and then fry! I made this for a big […]
Chicken soup – Jewish penicillin
This is the staple for all sickness in any Jewish household. Even if you are not Jewish it is a panacea for all ills. I have never made it before […]
Tomato & chilli jam
This year I grew these hot wax (v hot) chillies from seed and I was determined to make them last through the winter – so chilli jam it is! What […]
healthy living with cancer 