Chilled White Almond and Grape Soup
“Nice day for a white wedding…” drawled Billy Idol in his black voice on my phone as I wrestled (like I do everyday) with the lunch …
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Rice and Cheddar Stuffed Jalapeños
On any given day you are likely to find at least five types of fresh and/or dried chillies in my fridge and kitchen cupboard. I …
Smoked Turkey and Rice Noodle Salad
Having survived a smothering by skies saturated with endless columns of cumulonimbus that almost caused a repeat of the Great Flood, I spent the first …
Coconut Prawn Curry
I made this coconut prawn curry in the midst of four days of incessant rain that brought with it a deluge of memories of monsoons …
Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese Risotto
Remember cheese cubes? They were all the rage in the eighties – little creamy rectangles neatly encased in shiny foil wrapping. Growing up in India …
Sweet Potato Oat and Whole Wheat Loaf
t even drives my experiments in the kitchen and many, in fact, most of my food-related ideas are born from it. I’m always seeking to …
Orange Marmalade and Cointreau Cake
Birthdays and bitter-sweet memories….one doesn’t exist without the other; a package deal if you like. Some birthdays are keenly awaited – milestones marked by big …
Champagne and Fruit Cups
Every time I have a dinner party I rummage through my recipe collection with grandiose plans of making decadent, rich and completely over-the-top desserts – …
Rice Noodle and Skinny Meatball Soup
So, determined to end this tug-of-war, I decided to give a little to get a little (in simple terms, a healthy compromise). From my side …
Avocados with Caramelised Onions on Toast
Try avocados and caramelised onions on toast. It’s a little bite of paradise, I promise. It’s a great go-to meal on lazy days when you …
Quickie Cookie
Wooing our sweet but finicky landlady was the motive behind baking these quick cookies. Just back from a long holiday, I was taking my time …
Mushroom and Beef Vietnamese Rolls
I like to keep things simple. But it’s not easy in a world that wants to complicate life with more. Going out for ice cream …