As requested by you! I have put together some refreshing summer salad recipes for you to try at home with (almost) no cooking involved! Tomato and Feta SaladIngredients2 tbsp sunflower seeds2 tbsp pumpkin seeds2 bunches of cherry tomatoes, halved1 red onion, roughly chopped2 tbsp balsamic vinegar2 tbsp olive oilground black peppersea saltsmall handful fresh basil, roughly chopped100g feta, crumbled Method– … Read More
This comforting and warming dish is perfect for colder days. This recipe is inspired by ‘Rebel Recipes’ by Nikki Webster. Ingredients oil of choice2 brown onions, roughly chopped1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seedssmall handful curry leaves2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ground cumin200g red lentils, rinsed400g chickpeas, drained … Read More
This recipe is inspired by Fuchsia Dunlop’s recipe in her book ‘The Food of Sichuan’.Serves 2 Ingredients oil of choice100g red peanuts2 chicken breasts, chopped into bitesize pieces½ tsp salt2 tsp light soy sauce1 tsp Shaoxing cooking wine1 ½ tbsp cornflour5 dried red chillies, seeds removed3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1” piece ginger, thinly sliced6 large spring onions, chopped into bitesize pieces … Read More
This recipe is from ‘Dumplings and Noodles’ by Pippa Middlehurst. These are usually cooked with beef but I will be using chicken with the permission of the author!Serves 2 Ingredients 400g ready ramen noodlesoil of choice1 tsp Chinese five spice2 tbsp shaoxing cooking wine½ tsp black pepper½ tsp dark soy sauce1 tsp sweet bean sauce/ hoisin saucelarge handful of spring … Read More
This recipe is inspired by Fuchsia Dunlop’s recipe in her book ‘The Food of Sichuan’.Serves 2 Ingredients250g shiitake mushrooms, sliced into long and thin pieces75g potato starch/cornflour1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped8 dried red chillies, seeds removedoil of choice1 tsp whole Sichuan peppers3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1” piece of ginger, thinly sliced1 ½ tsp chilli bean paste1 tsp sesame oil … Read More
This recipe is from Wagamama’s very own book, ‘Feed Your Soul’.Serves 4 Ingredientsoil of choice2 brown onions, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, grated1” piece of ginger, grated2 cubes vegetable cubes4 tbsp mild curry powder2 tsp turmeric powder2 tbsp plain flour200ml coconut milk2 tsp light soy sauce3 tsp sugar200g panko breadcrumbs2 eggs, lightly beaten4 skinless chicken breasts240g white rice, cooked Method– Add … Read More
This recipe is from one of my favourite books, ‘Falastin‘ by Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley.Serves 4 Ingredients1 small cauliflower , cut into 4-5cm florets (300g)120g plain flour20g parsley, finely chopped2 eggs1 ½ tsp ground cumin¾ tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground turmeric½ tsp Aleppo chilli flakes½ tsp baking powder1 brown onion, finely chopped250ml sunflower oilsaltblack pepper For the Sauce250g greek-style … Read More
Dal Makhani is an Indian household staple and I’ve cooked it many times however, Dishoom do it a little differently and I wanted to give it a go so, this recipe is from Dishoom’s book ‘From Bombay with Love’!Serves 4 Ingredients300g black lentils, washed throughly and drained 10g ginger, grated2 garlic cloves, grated70g tomato purée1 tsp salt1 tsp chilli powder½ … Read More
This tasty recipe is from ‘One Thin Bakes’ by Edd Kimber. IngredientsFor the Cake200g caster sugar60g unsalted butter, softened150g light brown soft sugar1 large egg125g plain flour35g cocoa powder½ tsp baking powder1 tsp bicarbonate of soda½ tsp salt120ml sour cream For the Coffee Flan410g evaporated milk397g condensed milk100g cream cheese1 tsp vanilla extract4 tsp instant coffee granules/ espresso powder5 large … Read More
This delicious, vegetarian recipe is from ‘Mandalay’ by Mimi Aye.Serves 4. Ingredients2 aubergines, cut into thick slices1 brown onions, finely chopped400g chopped tomatoes2 green chillies, finely chopped1 tbsp crunchy peanut butterhandful fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped1 tsp salt1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp sugar1 tsp paprika1 cube vegetable stock150ml ground nut/ sunflower oil Method– In a large bowl, mix the chopped … Read More