Trio of Sweet Mango and Lime
When I saw a glut of mangoes going cheap at my local shop, I pounced om them. I adore mangoes, as they work equally…
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Cod, Chorizo and Chickpea Casserole with Spinach Pesto
Sadly, British summers aren’t all that. The last couple of weeks, the weather has been predictably dreary, with some impressive downpours forcing us indoors,…
Char Siu – Chinese BBQ Pork
This Char Siu Pork is a labour of love. So I have dedicated a whole weekend to bring you this gorgeous recipe. The good…
Fiery Chicken with Cooling Mango and Pineapple Salsa
Looking back over my blog, I note a particular fancy for sweet and savoury. I never knew that about myself before I started this…
Cajun Chops with Papaya Hot Sauce and Baked Onion Rings
I’m not going to introduce this one with a long story about why I don’t eat pork very often, weaving in some of my…
Sambal Goreng Prawns with Papaya and Sweet Potato
This fusion dish is a HUGE vitamin C booster and finger-licking good. Sambal and ketjap manis are deeply rooted in Indonesian cuisine and are…
Healthier Home Made “Nutella” Brownie Mug Cake
Today is World Nutella Day. Hoorah. I admit that for a nanosecond I considered writing a post about the other celebration I spotted on…
Nam Yue Braised Spare Ribs With Tangerine
If the past year hasn’t treated you kindly, or vice versa, this is your second chance:
Curried Cullen Skink with Confit Egg Yolk
25th of January marks the birthday of the Scottish Poet Robert Burns. Never heard of him? Ever sung “Auld Lang Syne”? Then you’ve sung…
Calf’s liver with lime and baby leeks
My adopted country has a longstanding love affair with liver and onions. Preferably served with butter-laden mashed potatoes. More often than not, the liver…
Lazy Confit Duck Cassoulet
Have you faltered yet on your New years resolutions for a leaner healthier you? Or did you not bother? Either way, I’m sort of…
Asian Salmon with Chilli, Mirin and Soy, Egg Fried Cauli Rice
In this festive season of excess, parties, indulgence, rib sticking fare and sugar overload, I need something light and completely different on the days…
Classic Dutch Pea Soup
Pea soup is a Dutch institution and a national treasure. Like the British Sunday roast and the American Thanksgiving dinner. We’re not talking about…
Two Chutneys and an Apple Butter
What To Do With Two Pineapples and a Glut of Apples: Pineapple Chilli Jam Pineapple, Apple and Mustard Chutney (slow cooker option) Apple Butter…
Garlicky Sweet Potato Crush with Sausages and Onion Gravy
On the menu: Garlicky Butter Bean and Sweet Potato Crush with Baked Sausages and a Caramelized Onion Gravy – Gluten Free and Dairy Free…
Belladonna Surprise – a Spicy Chorizo Traybake
The other week I ended up listening to music and talking all things food till dawn with a fellow-foodie friend. He mentioned this recipe, which…
GF Whole Orange, Almond and Chia Cake
The Great British Bake Off always inspires me to want to bake! I’ve seen many incarnations of GBBO, including the Dutch one. And although most…