Seasonal recipes from your store cupboard
Fishcakes can be a bit dull. Lots of plain mash with very small flakes of a white fish mixed in and rather flavourless with bright orange crispy crust. Crushing new potatoes which have been cooked until soft gives a nice texture to add your fish to. Having a selection of different fish and keeping the pieces quite chunky …
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 in a panini-style …
I love the sweetness and crunch of fresh sweetcorn and although you don’t often see it in Indian or Thai recipes, this combination of the corn with a good amount of ginger and spices, gives a lovely contrast of textures and flavours. The sweetness of the sweetcorn compliments the spices. Serve with chapati, rice or …
Red cabbage is a much maligned vegetable and, like beetroot, is not a favorite with many. Is it the colour or that they both have a somewhat strong smell and flavour? Personally I am a fan of both and love their versatility and enjoy creating some new ideas with them. Choose the best red cabbage by …
Traditionally made with pigeon or quail, Bastille is a lovely combination of spicy, nutty and sweet chicken pie having an unusual filling made with the hot stock and eggs creating a thick sauce, and all encased in crispy filo pastry. A layer of almond sugar adds to the flavour.
A spicy, vegetable curry which is nutritious and packed with flavour. It is also great for using up a load of spices which just sit in the cupboard. I make up a jar of the spices and keep them in the cupboard ready to use- saves time and ensures you have them all there ready.