Sooji Halwa (Semolina Halwa)
Sooji Halwa is sometimes called Indian fudge, along with its cousin, Atta Halwa, which is made with wholewheat flour or chapatti flour. I have many memories of eating one or the other, as a child, in fact I have a…
Category Storecupboard Recipes (Pantry Recipes)
Madeira Cake Recipe with Cake Pan Conversions
Madeira Cake is easy, basic, buttery-ish, and great for cake decorating with fondant or sugarpaste because of its sturdy nature. But it’s perfect for dunking too! It’s one of my favourite plain cakes. I love using Madeira Cakes for celebration…
Mango and Avocado Salsa
The Mango and Avocado Salsa is vibrant in colour and flavour! Perfect for picnics, is extremely versatile, goes well with Simple Summer Salmon and Sauteed New Potatoes. I put a small amount of red chilli for a little kick but…
Chow Mein, the ubiquitous Chinese Takeout Dish
The ubiquitous takeaway dish. We have a set of relatives in Sheffield who’ve been visiting annually for over 30 years and as my mum in law doesn’t cook, all the meals are either out or takeaways. Without fail, it’s Chicken…
Arroz Verde/Green Rice
Watch me cook this on YouTube, click here. Arroz Verde, which means green rice, is a vibrant, richly coloured dish that always makes a statement! I have a very good Mexican friend here and we love nothing better than to…
Pasta alla Puttanesca
There are many theories when it comes to today’s recipe, Pasta alla Puttanesca, whether in its origin or the story behind its name. Some (many celebrity chefs in the UK) would say that Pasta alla Puttanesca means the way a…