We can’t all be amazing cooks. In fact, many of us don’t have the time to be, but at the same time we all need to eat. You’d be forgiven for thinking that if you can’t cook you’re resigned to a life of oven pizzas, takeaways and the most simple of diets. How wrong that […]
Salmon Bibimbap (a Korean Rice Bowl Recipe with Kimchi)
Bibimbap is probably one of the more well known Korean recipes outside of Korea, along with Pajeon and Bulgogi. As you can see in the images here, it is a one bowl dish made up of rice and an assortment of side dishes, served with that ubiquitous of Korean red chilli pastes, gochujang (I’ll do […]
Shakshuka (a Middle Eastern Vegetarian One Pot Meal)
Shakshuka is a hearty, yet remarkably light breakfast dish of eggs poached in a thick tomato based sauce. It hails from North Africa, but has long been an extremely popular dish all around the Middle East. I’ve been fortunate enough to have eaten shakshuka in many countries in both regions mentioned above, including the legendary Dr […]
Lemon Risotto (Risotto al Limone)
Lemon Risotto or Risotto al Limone is a simple risotto with the most basic of ingredients. Consequently, it has a light, delicate flavour with the citrus juice and zest taking centerstage, without ever overpowering. I first had the pleasure of this dish in a restaurant in Turin, some years ago. I was a little uncertain […]
Smoked Salmon Fish Curry (South Indian Fish Curry with a Twist)
First published May 2012. Updated August 2018. This Smoked Salmon Fish Curry is something special! It came about some 12 almost 18 years ago when I was expecting my eldest. Desperate for a South Indian fish curry, I was dismayed to find that the only seafood I had, were prawns (shrimp) and smoked salmon. Now, did […]
Halloumi, Peach, Harissa and Couscous Salad
When stoned fruits are in season, I go a little crazy with them. I love them fresh, as they are, grilled in savoury dishes, grilled or baked in sweet recipes, in salads and most certainly in cocktails! Did I miss anything? So this Halloumi, Peach, Harissa and Couscous Salad is deliciously pretty and super versatile! You […]
