We’ve had some pretty wet and wild weather here this last week in the UK so I’ve kept myself pretty much indoors. I’ve been rattling some pots and pans and making some recipes well ahead of Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night. One such is this Spiced Pumpkin (or Squash) Soup which freezes beautifully. It’s a[Read More]
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A Soup In Tune With Your Tastebuds!
Piccolo, those short, sweet and delicious baby parsnips are back in season. I love to roast or bake them as a vegetable accompaniment or salad ingredient (they’re just as good hot or cold) alone or with other roots like beetroot, carrots and salsify, but they also make a gorgeous soup – perfect for[Read More]
Coronation Turkey
CORONATION TURKEY If you’re still looking at a half-eaten Christmas turkey then here’s a great way of using up the leftovers! This recipe makes a great buffet table high protein dish but is also very good as a topping for a jacket potato or a sandwich filling – and so much better than[Read More]
A Delicious Dish for Diwali
Today sees the start of the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. To celebrate, why not try this wonderfully flavoursome kofta dish served with a couscous made extra-festive with pomegranate? I like to also serve this with a crisp green apple raita flavoured with just a little lime pickle. Jalfrezi pastes can vary enormously[Read More]
A Curry in a Hurry!
Here is a second recipe to celebrate Curry Week and this one is very, very versatile. The curry paste used can be to whatever strength you like and whichever type you prefer…be it balti, korma, masala, jalfrezi or madras – the choice is yours. It’s a dish that can also be made ahead and reheated[Read More]