As you can see from previous posts, I love making different pestos – Herb and caper pesto, Basil, wild garlic and hazelnut pesto, Garden herb and pea, – and what is so appealing is that they have so many uses, they keep well and can even be frozen, and they are so easy to make, and...
Polenta is made by grinding corn into flour, or meal.Traditionally in Italy, it is the name of the dish not the actual ingredient. It is a rich yellow colour, with a slightly sweet flavour and is available in different grades ranging from coarse to fine. It can be cooked to be...
Roasted cauliflower and carrot with zhoug, yogurt and preserved lemon
5th May 2020
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This dish is based around Middle-Eastern flavours and is a lovely starter for a dinner party as it can be made well ahead or a perfect supper served with some flatbread to soak up the zhoug juices. It can be served warm or at room temperature. Roasting cauliflower brings flavour and a...
Beetroot thoran is a delicious Keralan side dish with mild spices. The sweetness from the beetroot and the coconut make it ideal to have alongside a spicy curry. I have tried using cooked and raw beetroot and although not the traditional way, I personally prefer using cooked beetroot. This...
Paneer cheese is a South-Asian cheese which is very popular with vegetarians as rennet is not used in its production, instead being made with heat and acid. Often associated with saag paneer or many other curries I thought I would try it out with a different cuisine. Halloumi is the nearest...
Spicy paneer and green bean curry with coconut milk
4th May 2020
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Paneer is a wonderful cheese with a dense, crumbly texture and compliments flavours spicy, sweet and sour.It is a rich source of milk protein and unsalted. Although it is usually associated with South-Asian dishes, I have used it in other cuisines. It can also be grilled and served as a kebab or...