In these last few weeks of being cooped up at home a lot, I have enjoyed using this time to embark on numerous cooking projects. One of these weeks I primarily cooked from Yotam Ottolenghi’s books (of which I have several, and they are all wonderful). With a local Turkish store still being open I […]
Ramya’s Chana Masala Rice
This recipe was given to me by a good friend that has taught me an incredible amount about the wonders of Indian food. Although this is not per se an Indian recipe, it is a great use of Indian flavours, and a fantastic example that something like the spice blend chana masala, can be used […]
Beef and Guinness Pie
Coming towards the end of my little Irish evening recipe roundup, it would definitely not have been complete without something containing Guinness. As I’ve always been partial to a good old beef and Guinness stew, I thought I would take it up a notch by turning it into a pie. This recipe of course works […]
Dublin Lawyer (Prawns in Whiskey Cream)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tunisian Vegetable and Chickpea Tajine
I first made this tajine for the Tunisian themed dinner club (a reoccurring girly dinner evening with a different country theme each time). I have always been a fan of vegetable-filled stews, especially in cooler weather, and this one is a great example. I know the ingredient list might look a little lengthy, but it […]
Thai Basil Chicken
Thai food! It is a wonderful, exciting thing. If you like dishes with lots of chilli and fresh herbs, this is a good route to go down. Thai basil chicken or pad kra pao gai as it is also called has to be one of the classic street foods of Thailand. I highly recommend hunting […]
Fish Baked in a Tomato and Olive Sauce
A nice simple weeknight meal, serve with some lovely crusty bread to mop up the sauce, a nice little green salad and a glass of white wine if you’re feeling fancy. When it comes to dishes like this that use a fillet of white fish, I usually buy what looks the freshest and most sustainable […]
