I didn’t grow up eating crab – some people do, others don’t – but I absolutely love the sweetness, which you can’t really get from any other seafood. This natural sweetness is quite a wonder and it really does work well cooked with the slight crunch of the green beans and the simple spicing, making […]
Recipe Type: Snacks & Mains
Harissa Bean Pizza
This is one of those spur-of-the-moment breakfasts, for when you are unprepared and there’s not much in the freezer or fridge – though once you are done with these recipes, you will always have food in the freezer! But for those very occasional days, this is easy, delicious and pretty quick. It’s a really good […]
Bao Buns with
Spicy Tuna
These do take a little effort to make, and they can get demolished in seconds, but most of the effort is in waiting around. Lots of waiting. But it’s worth it – these buns are soft and light, and with the spicy raw tuna it is quite literally a melt-in-the-mouth experience. Put the flour, salt, […]
Shawarma
Shawarmas are like the kebabs that you can justify as being good for you. Well, they’re not particularly bad for you really, and they are actually quite easy to make. You don’t need a roly thing, or a special bread knife or tray. Let me show you how. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C and […]
Chorizo & Fish Stew with Garlic Bread
I was raised on fish curry, so brothy, flavourful fish is right up my alley. This is warm and delicious and perfect to dippy-dip with homemade garlic bread. You can double batch the stew, if you like, so you have one in the freezer for another time. Simply double the stew ingredients. Start by making […]
Seekh Kebab
Toad in the Hole
This is toad in the hole, Asian style! I’m a big fan of the original, but even with my favourite recipes sometimes I like to mix things up and do what I call ‘desi style’, so instead of sausages this contains meatballs, made from mince that’s spiced gently and cooked with chunks of onions, then […]
Teriyaki Salmon with Mango Salsa
A good teriyaki is made even more delicious when the fish is left to sit in the sauce overnight in the fridge, but there is nothing to say that it can’t be instant. It can, and it should be. We can have delicious food and eat it straight away. Best of all, you can make […]
Smoky Spinach Shakshuka
Sometimes I crave something really green to start the day, and this recipe is a great way to get loads of iron-rich spinach into the system first thing in the morning. It beats a bright green juice or smoothie concoction – I’d need the intentions of an angel to drink one of those. I will […]
Halloumi Curry with Coconut Sambal
I love a bit of fusion cooking, and this is fusion at its best. I first ate this at my beautiful friend Ani’s house, and it was so delicious I had to recreate it. A simple curry, minus traditional paneer – because I don’t always have paneer in the fridge at home and many supermarkets […]
Honey Mustard
Chow Mein
Chow mein is the easiest thing to order, but even easier to make. I love the flavours of honey mustard, so I’m keeping it simple. I also whip-up a double batch and skewer half the chicken for the freezer, so if I have to make a quick lunch or need something to whack on a […]
