An egg curry was something we normally ate at home when Mum’s dozen other curries were depleted. But an egg curry can shine all on its own – it needn’t be the understudy or Plan B to something better. Oh no! This curry is packed with flavour and finished with peanut butter for the smoothest […]
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Mango and Coconut Yoghurt Cake with German Buttercream
These flavours are as traditional as they get for me. They’re the flavours I grew up with, though while mango was cooked in curries, dried or eaten in the sun under the shade of the tree, it was never put in a cake! The same went for coconut. If it wasn’t being eaten dry, it […]
Cranberry and Chilli Brioche Wreath
Any recipe where there is bread and cheese involved, I am there! Every time my tummy rumbles, I hear it say ‘bread and cheese, please’. I don’t ask for much, so usually it’s just a very thick slice of brown bread all smothered in butter, too cold out of the fridge, covered by an unevenly […]
Orange and Lemongrass Meringue Pie
Meringue pie is a classic, especially the familiar lemon variety. But it’s also a recipe where there are so many variations possible and this is just one of countless ways to mix it up. Instead of biscuit or pastry I’ve made the base with sweet crisp cereal and instead of lemon curd I’ve gone for […]
Chicken Shashlik
This is a meal that my dad served up at his restaurant all day, every day – probably one of the most popular dishes. So, I’ve decided to make my own version – tender spiced chicken and roasted veg, all served up with a naan. I don’t have a tandoor, but we do have an […]
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 […]
Onion Pretzels
Pretzels are surprisingly easy to make and these ones are even easier because, instead of the usual intricate shape, I just do knots. Laced with crispy onions and chives and then topped with a dusting of intense onion flavour, they are soft and yummy and super satisfying. Start by adding the flour to a large […]
