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 […]
Roast Pumpkin Salad
Last year I went on holiday to Morocco, I had been forewarned that I would get pretty sick of the food after about a week, but having tried my hand at a few Moroccan dishes in the past I decided that that would not be the case. Sadly, I was sorely disappointed to find that […]
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 […]
My Aunty’s Carrot Salad
I asked for this recipe from my aunty years ago after she brought this salad to a family gathering. It’s so simple, but has a great kick from the dressing. This recipe is also very versatile, other vegetables can be added like shredded napa cabbage, beans sprouts, sliced spring onion or cucumber. The herbs and […]
Kaiserschmarrn (Emperor’s Nonsense)
Although Kaiserschmarrn translates to Emperor’s nonsense, it’s really just a thick tasty pancake cut up into lots of pieces and then crisped up in the pan and served with apple sauce or plum compote. This is a great weekend breakfast if you want something a little different from the standard pancake. The trick to a […]
