Dinner

Tomato Masala Chicken Curry

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner, this mouthwatering chicken curry is super easy to follow and will definitely impress. Serves 4 Ingredients4 brown onions, roughly choppedoil of choice1″ ginger, finely chopped4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced2 green chillies, finely chopped6 large tomatoes, thinly sliced1 tsp cumin seeds 8 skinless chicken thighs on the bone1 tsp salt1 tsp red chilli … Read More

Roasted Cauliflower Mascarpone Cheese Pasta

A bit of an unusual recipe but equally delicious. Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply a food enthusiast, this dish will surely win your heart.Serves 4 Ingredients1 cauliflower, chopped into small floretsoil of choicesaltground black peppersun-dried tomato pesto400g linguine250g mascarpone cheese For the Sauce7 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 red onion, finely chopped1 red chilli, finely choppe800g chopped tomatoes Method– Preheat … Read More

Onion Masala Dal 

I’m using moong dal to create this delicious vegan dal.Serves 4 Ingredients2 brown onions, thinly sliced400g moong dalsaltturmeric powderoil of choicepinch of asafoetida2 red chillies1 tsp amchoor powder1 tsp garam masala Method– Place the dal in a pan and cover in 1200ml water. Add salt and turmeric powder and bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 1 hour. Alternatively, … Read More

Spicy Chicken Harissa with Broccoli & Potatoes

This mouthwatering masterpiece is a one-tray wonder! With succulent chicken, wholesome broccoli, and crispy potatoes, all baked to perfection. Super simple and a perfect weekday meal for the whole family. This can be part of a bigger meal or can be eaten on its own. Serves 4 Ingredients4 red potatoes, peeled and quartered8 skinless chicken thighs on the bone2 tbsp harissa … Read More

Tamarind Rice

This quick, vegan recipe is by Jake Dryan, and I had the pleasure of cooking with him in my kitchen a few weeks ago. Be sure to checkout this recipe and his instagram here!  Ingredients 3 tbsp tamarind1 handful red peanuts4 tbsp sesame seeds1 dried red chilli, roughly chopped3 green chillies, roughly choppedsmall handful chana dalsmall handful urad daloil of choice1 … Read More

Ultimate Summer Salads

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

Lentil & Chickpea Soup

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

Gong Bao Chicken

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

Dan Dan Noodles

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

Chilli Mushroom Stir Fry

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