For the next dish from my Irish cook up, I present Dublin Lawyer, which I didn’t completely choose just because of its name. Although, admittedly it is a pretty catchy title. I’ve read it has something to do with the original dish, which was a combination of lobster simmered in cream and whiskey, rendering it […]
Rosemary and Onion Soda Bread
A few weeks back my semi-regular dinner club was Irish themed. It was declared that everything on the table was so tasty I should put it all up on the blog. So in an effort to further spread this delectable joy, I present you with this soda bread. I decided that an Irish themed meal […]
Herby Rye Berry Salad with Yogurt Dressing
The story of this salad began with a small problem, well if you consider 25 kg small. For some reason, still beyond my understanding a 25 kg bag of rye grains was purchased (bear in mind we live in a small apartment). The idea of baking ones own rye bread never bore many fruits. So […]
Roasted Sweet Potato with Chickpeas and Goat Cheese
Hopefully most of you already know of the glory of the roasted sweet potato, and I herewith present you with a nice simple little combination to go with it. Especially in cooler weather, sweet potato is up there with my favourite vegetables (although I do maybe like all vegetables), and there are so many ways […]
Fennel and Orange Salad
I’m not sure this really qualifies as a recipe, but it is such a great combination and one of my favourite ways of using a bulb of fennel. In my opinion, the thinner you can slice the fennel, the better this salad is, so if you have a mandolin I highly recommend pulling it out […]
Masoor Dal
This is probably one of the first Indian dishes I taught myself that did not come out of a jar, and I still cook it quite regularly. There is something wonderfully comforting about a bowl of spiced soupy lentils. Although the ingredient list may look a little daunting, a lot of them are spices, and […]
Anzac Biscuits
Somehow I find it a little difficult to define what Aussie cuisine means. Do you mention the Bunning’s sausage sizzle, the good ol’ backyard BBQ, or the highly exciting meat and three veg (which I feel was somewhat the epitome of my parents generation). But regardless of the true definition, I feel that Anzac biscuits […]
The Momofuku Brussels Sprouts
If you are not already aware of this genius way of serving Brussels sprouts, you are now. I have served them to avid “Brussels sprout haters” who declare them to be even, may I go so far as to say tasty! The pan frying + roasting render them crispy on the outside, but tender in […]
Roasted Butternut and Red Onion with Tahini and Za’atar
This! in my humble opinion is a bowl of deliciousness. If you have not yet heard of Yotam Ottolenghi, and you like food, let me introduce you. With his middle eastern flare and talent for making a bowl of vegetables an absolute luxury, I recommend you delve into his world (and books if you fancy). […]
Butternut Pumpkin and Chickpea Curry
This is a fantastic vegan curry, I know it might seem like extra work roasting the pumpkin, but it makes the pumpkin melting tender and the caramelized edges of the pumpkin really add to the flavour of the dish. This curry has so many colours in it, which clearly means it is both healthy and […]
