Thoughts are turning towards Christmas. When I was a teenager we started making our Christmas pickles and chutneys in October … More
Category: Spicy Food
Eggplant, Chickpea and Mushroom Pilaf with Toasted Almond Flakes
I keep complaining how hard it is to get really good Indian food in Berlin. Sometimes I need to eat … More
Sweet Potato Enchiladas and Baked Corn Salsa
The fresh corn is coming to an end now in Europe but it has been an amazing season. As a … More
Brussels Sprouts with Mustard,Cumin and Fennel Seeds
Brussels sprouts are just coming into season in Europe. I hated these as a child and now cannot get enough … More
Thick Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Massaman
Massaman is my favourite South East Asian curry. It should be thick and rich with a slight peanutty flavour. You … More
Home Grown Mung Bean Sprouts with Stir Fried Noodles and Cashew Nuts
Sprouting your own beansprouts is really easy. See my post about this. They are so delicious in a stir fry … More
Black Bean and Red Pepper Chilli
I love black beans. They have a soft, silky texture that you don’t get with other beans. I made my … More
White Bean and Vegetable Tagine
I have a beautiful black tagine that I love using. I cook lots of things in it, not just Moroccan … More
Spicy Carrot and Peanut Soup with Coconut Milk
It started to feel a little autumnal this morning and it was slightly chilly indoors, making me want to eat … More
Tofu, Mushroom and Spinach Burritos with Raw Corn Salsa
Burritos are a really quick midweek meal. I fry the filling in a cast iron pan which retains the heat … More
