Delicious Chicken Curry with Basic Spices

This gorgeous recipe is easy to follow, absolutely delicious and uses basic spices from the store cupboard. IngredientsFor the Curry2 tbsp sunflower oil1 ½ tsp cumin seeds4 onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, grated2 inch ginger, grated4 tomatoes, finely chopped¾ tsp salt¾ tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 ½ tsp garam masalahandful of fresh coriander leaves For the Chicken8 chicken thighs … Read More

Chocolate Drip Cake

Delicious vanilla sponge sandwiched with nutella flavoured Italian meringue buttercream and dark chocolate ganache. Decorated with drip chocolate and a selection of different chocolates. IngredientsFor the Cake350g Unsalted butter350g caster sugar350g self raising flour1 ½ tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla extract6 large eggs2 tbsp whole milk For the Ganache400 ml double cream200g dark chocolate, chopped into pieces For the Italian … Read More

Butternut squash, chickpea and spinach soup!

This soup is the ultimate comfort food! IngredientsFor Butternut Squash1 butternut squash, cut into 1 inch pieces1 tsp sunflower oil½ tsp salt For the Soup1 tbsp sunflower oil2 medium sized onions, finely chopped1 tsp salt1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp ground cumin400g chopped tomatoes400g chickpeas400 ml boiling water100g spinach leaves, roughly chopped½ tsp sugar Method – Preheat the … Read More

Nutella hazelnut kisses

IngredientsFor the Biscuits 120g unsalted softened butter120g caster sugar1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp ground cardamom90g ground almonds30g ground hazelnuts120 00flour For the Filling 5 tbsp nutella4 tbsp warm water2 tbsp roasted crushed hazelnuts Method – Preheat the oven to 180°C / 160°C with a fan. – Beat the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth and creamy. – … Read More

Cardamom, rose and pistachio sticky buns

Gulab jamun inspired sticky buns (makes 8)   It’s starting to feel very autumnal and this is the time when I start making some comfort bakes like the flavoured rolls or buns. It could be cardamom or cinnamon buns or chocolate rolls but mostly it is the sticky buns as its something we all love in our family.   We … Read More

Chocolate Pistachio Kheer

Chocolate pistachio kheer This Diwali I am bringing you a classic dessert with a twist, a little addition of chocolate ganache will make your kheer even more special and delicious. Cooked using Tilda Pure Basmati this is a lovely dessert to end a festive meal. (serves 2)   700 ml whole milk 60 gms Tilda pure basmati rice 40 gms … Read More

Vegetable peanut pulao

Veg and peanut pulao Diwali is a time to celebrate with family and friends and lots of delicious food. This Diwali I have teamed up with Tilda to bring you this amazing Vegetable Peanut pulao which is ready in minutes and tastes absolutely delicious. perfect recipe to bring to the table for everyone to share. (serves 4) 2 tbsp sunflower … Read More

Turmeric and Lemon cake

Turmeric and lemon cake When you are looking for something with a little zing and a light fluffy cake all in one in this loaf cake. The lemon zest and sugar syrup makes it sharp and light and the addition of turmeric gives it a vibrant colour and a delicate flavour too.   For the cake 150 gms softened butter … Read More

Spicy and sweet sticky chicken

These sticky chicken wings make for a fantastic midweek meal or a delightful addition to a full weekend feast. Once marinated, they’re a quick bake in the oven or a barbecue – in my case, I used a Green Egg! Enjoy the savory goodness without spending too much time in the kitchen. Ingredients12 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless For the … Read More

Vegan kebab rolls

Vegan kebab rolls with crispy salad and cooling mint yogurt Summer is a busy time of the year with a hectic schedule packed of kids activities whether its sports day, trips to the beach or weekend tournaments. And for all such days I need a packed meal or picnic of some sort.   And for such meals you need something … Read More