North African Fish Stew
Known by many as Chraymeh Fish (not such an appealing recipe title), this dish is essentially the shakshuka of the North African fish world. A delicious and colourful antidote to all the heavy meals of…
Known by many as Chraymeh Fish (not such an appealing recipe title), this dish is essentially the shakshuka of the North African fish world. A delicious and colourful antidote to all the heavy meals of…
Here’s a little January cheer for you in the form of a beautifully simple dish, packed with so much flavour it will leave a party in your mouth.
Excitement brewed in my house last week. We were all under the illusion that summer was finally on its way. The sun appeared shining its glorious rays on the garden now in its full spring…
“I hate tacos”…Said no one ever. Whether it is Meatless Monday or Taco Tuesday, this meal is guaranteed to please any sized crowd. Channelling Southern California, one of my favourite destinations, rather than actual Mexico,…
Ever find yourself suffering from midweek meal fatigue? After a long day, the prospect of making dinner can sometimes induce total meltdown, so today I thought I would share a little gem of inspiration.
Flavoured butters are a fridge essential. They are fantastic melted on steamed or roasted vegetables, smeared onto fish fillets before baking, on steak or chicken or stirred into warm rice or grains before serving. I…
It’s officially summer and in my world, sunshine calls for salad. This hot smoked salmon nod to a classic Caesar is ideal for the season and substantial enough as a stand alone main course on…
This was initially created for my Salmon Caesar(ish) salad, but I feel that it deserves its own stand alone recipe here as I use it prolifically.
Cocktail hour at my grandmother's was sacrosanct. At the stroke of 6pm, she would stop, pour herself an ice cold vodka straight up and enjoy the moment. This ritual occurred in any time zone, every…
I am lured by the sweet and sour flavour combinations and the visual orgy of multiple colourful dishes at traditional Persian feasts. But honestly, when it comes to recreating the dishes of my dreams in…
This smoked mackerel salad was one of the starters for my Popup at Pump Street Bakery, served alongside beetroot carpaccio and Pump Street focaccia. All of our fish on the menu, including arguably the best…
The contrast of the caramelised orange flesh of squash wedges and the bright green glossy leaves of the sprout tops are the perfect invitation to indulge in the flavours, colours and textures of this dish. …
In my humble opinion, you can never have too many ways with herbs or sauces in your armoury. It's these tricks that elevates the basic to spectacular. I make a version of this on a…
People, please bear with me. I know that pasta and anchovies are controversial ingredients to be posting at the beginning of my blogging career, but trust me on this one. It's my ultimate bowl of…
It’s no secret that I have a vast cookbook collection. It grows monthly with new found friends who live on my shelves and immediately become part of the furniture and the family. And while these…
A lot of anchovy hiding happens in my kitchen. I love serving anchovy laden sauces to the unenlightened haters, who simply comment on the delicious unidentifiable flavour of the dish. The aversion, as far as…