This chipotle frittata with marinated vegetables and scamorza is a great way with eggs. I haven’t met an omelette I didn’t like, whatever its cultural inclinations. In fact, for about a decade, the Spanish tortilla became a signature dish amongst my friends who brunched. Then I started homeschooling, and basically, stopped entertaining during the weekdays! […]
Homemade Paneer Recipe (Indian Cheese)
First published March 2014. Republished with updated content June 2020. Paneer is fresh, unsalted, unaged Indian cheese and is quite often homemade; a very quick and easy process. It’s just a matter of curdling some boiling milk with lemon juice or yoghurt. Paneer is a great cheese to cook with as like halloumi, it doesn’t […]
Eggless Mango Cheesecake (super easy Cheesecake Recipe!)
This Eggless Mango Cheesecake is a creamy, fruity and slightly sweet cheesecake that’s a perfect treat on a hot summer’s day. Best part is that it’s so easy to make, and wants to be made the day before. So perfect for any occasion! It’s a recipe that’s been requested a few time by readers over […]
Halloumi Fries with Harissa Mayo and Chipotle Yoghurt Dips
Halloumi fries are your upmarket, sunshine alternative to the good old french fries, or chips, as we call them in the UK. Firm, slightly salty halloumi, lightly coated in paprika flour, shallow fried, then served with 2 super delicious dips: harissa mayo and chipotle yoghurt. Or switch the dips around! These are super easy to […]
What is Halloumi? (And How to Eat It)
Halloumi is an unripe, semi hard white cheese synonymous with Cyprus, believed to have been produced on the island as early as the 4th century. Traditionally, it is made from sheep’s milk or a combination of sheep’s and goat’s milk. However, these days, it is fairly common to find cow’s milk halloumi. The beauty of […]
Vegetarian Summer Carpaccio
This Vegetarian Summer Carpaccio is a plate of thinly sliced vegetables, fruit and mozzarella, garnished with a light balsamic dressing. Do you find yourself eating lighter fare in warm weather? More salads, less carbs? I certainly do! I wanted to make something different from the usual salads full of leaves, cucumbers and tomatoes, and this […]
