We are just beginning to welcome warmer weather and with that in mind comes the season of salads. In my experience these are sometimes perceived by some as a rabbit food snack! As a great lover of salads myself I am always looking for ideas to tempt even the biggest sceptic. To me, a good salad...
This can be made ahead and keeps well in the fridge covered for up to 2 days. It can also be a lovely canapé for having with drinks on a summer’s evening, by just cutting up into small bite-size squares and having on their own, or on a cocktail stick with olives.
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...
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...
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...
A delicious and simple way to use any leftover rice. Quick and versatile, they can be topped with a variety of ingredients and you can make several small ones or two big ones, like a pancake. You can add Moroccan or Indian spices such as turmeric, coriander, chilli or harissa, to give...