I make batches of these at Christmas to take to friends. Chopped hazelnuts or pecans would also work well. I find that using chocolate callets are the easiest way with this dish but if you have bars, finely chop before…
Short ribs (because I found some in the freezer) with all the flavours of a bourguignom. Cooked long and slow for 3 hours as outlined in the recipe or 1 hour in a pressure cooker (see video) in plenty of…
Don't waste the butter in which you cook the potatoes. Pour all the cooking liquid into a small container, place in the fridge and when the butter solidifies, scrape out leaving any liquid at the bottom. Use with baked potatoes,…
Created to use up jars and veg that I had in the fridge. Using a shop bought curry paste is a great midweek short cut. In theory, you could make this with any leftover vegetables - get creative.
Requires very few ingredients and quick to make. Enjoy with some crusty bread and salad leaves
I suggest marinating the chicken but it's fine if you don't have time. Nothing better than a one pan dish.
Inspired by a Malaysian Rendang I have added roasted spice mix and tomatoes. When tasting at the end you are looking for a combination of sweet, sour and salty so use the lime and fish sauce to adjust the seasoning…
A dish for cooler autumn nights. The soup mix grains are available in most supermarkets and can be found in the section that sells lentils, grains and pulses. Allow time to soak them overnight.
If you don't like caraway, replace with cumin seeds or even a sprinkling of dukkah. Can be served on it's own as a starter, as a salad or with smoked salmon. I put little spoonfuls of the salad in croustades…
Serve with steamed rice. I use the green parts of the spring onions to stir through the steamed rice at the end of cooking.