Cabbage with Curry Leaf
Curry leaves are not always available in super markets. I buy fresh on line and freeze. When you need to use them take the number of leaves required and use straight from the freezer. They will keep well for 6…
Confit Boneless Chicken Wings
Boning a chicken wing is almost impossible unless you try this clever method of confiting the wing flats then pan fry to crisp up. Save the rest of the wings for another recipe. I buy duck fat via the internet…
Vegetable Curry Stuffed Munchkin Pumpkin
Munchkin pumpkins are available in most supermarkets during the lead up to Halloween. If you can't find them, use slices of butternut squash or 3 small pumpkins cut in half. The vegetable curry is also delicious as side dish without…
Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
Using stuffing as well as sausage meat helps keep the cost down as well as making this a warming winter dish. It's not necessary to buy expensive sausages as you will be adding a lot of flavour to the mix…
Lamb in Coconut & Tomato Curry Sauce
I cook my version in a pressure cooker which reduces the cooking time to just 40 minutes, however the long slow method works just as well. Note: Curry leaves freeze well so it's always worth buying them when you see…
Gochujang Grilled Salmon
Gochujang is a Korean hot pepper paste which mixes savoury, sweet flavours with fermented soya beans as the base as well as chilli. It's stocked in some supermarkets and is readily available in Asian markets and on line.
Chinese inspired chicken wraps
This is a companion recipe to the Sunday roast pie where you cook a whole bird. For this recipe you will be using the legs and wings for quick week night light supper. If you have a large appetite, you…
Spiced Chicken Lollipops
Great way to feed a crowd. Experiment with flavours. Start this recipe the day before or in the morning to allow time for marinating. Can be served as a starter or as a main with rice and my Goan cabbage…
Maple & Chilli Roasted Pecans
Another recipe shared with me from my USA trip. These are popular in the midwest. Can be eaten on their own with a cold beer or used as a garnish in salads
Tomato, Chilli & Garlic Spaghetti
Serve this as a stand alone pasta dish or with Chicken Milanese. When making a dish with so few ingredients, try and buy the best you can afford. I used Mutti tinned tomatoes.