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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Cavolo nero/kale miso soup
I now have a glut of cavolo nero so I made this simple summer soup. You can also use kale, spinach or sorrel. I used a mix of all three […]
Vietnamese rice noodle salad
A delicious spicy, fresh salad which can be eaten on its own or with chicken or fish – try it with my Khmer chicken for a light summer lunch. Double […]
Piquant green bean salad
The farmers’ market has the first French beans right now, mine are still entwining themselves up the canes at the back of my raised bed. This is a lovely little […]
Moroccan fish tagine with chermoula
When I was in Marrakech I was upsold some spices in the shop I bought my argan oil…so here is what I did it! I was inspired when Son said […]
Vicky’s Vietnamese beef salad
Sometimes I yearn for that gorgeous spicy, salty, sweet food of the east (umami, right?) and throw my plant-based caution to the wind. A good excuse when son was staying […]
Baked rhubarb & strawberries
Continuing my obsession with rhubarb…here is a simple recipe for those summer suppers. Spice it up with star anise and cardamon…serve with a rosewater cream for guests who like dairy. […]
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