Of Zucchini (Courgette) & Pasta – Part 1

Of Zucchini (Courgette) & Pasta – Part 1

Who’d have thought that courgettes and pasta would get on so well that they’d become the best of friends? OK, so maybe many Italians have known it forever but I was totally oblivious to this charming combination. And by this, I don’t mean dishes where Read more

Mango and Cheese Cake

Mango and Cheese Cake

Hello, hello! I have been away for longer than I have wanted to but only because there have been some technical issues I’ve had to deal with. I don’t want to bore you with the details but I am here now, on Valentine’s Day, with Read more

Quick and Easy Thai-style Soup

Quick and Easy Thai-style Soup

I have an urgent need. It’s to convince you to try this soup. Mainly because it’s absolutely delicious. But also because it’s so quick and easy. Spending only a few minutes in the kitchen to produce something that tastes like you worked for hours? Now Read more

Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Laddoos

Lemon Coconut Cheesecake Laddoos

Chilli & garlic. Coriander & lime. Cheese & tomato. Just some of the best pairings of the food world. Each has their own identity, of course, but they are even better as a duo. The moment you hear them mentioned together, you just know good Read more

Chilli & Tamarind Squash with Chickpeas

Chilli & Tamarind Squash with Chickpeas

October in England is a fickle creature. Some years, she can’t wait to arrive with the autumnal chill that necessitates wrapping up warm. Other years, like this one, she’s content to let the warmth of the summer linger on. Over half the month is done Read more

Multipurpose Savoury Muffins

Multipurpose Savoury Muffins

Light, fluffy and very adaptable, these muffins do exactly what it says on the tin. They can be made to suit a variety of tastes/life situations with only some minor tweaks: Kids at school? Portable, nutritious lunchbox treat. Kids off school? Perfect snack for when Read more

Indian Fried Chicken (or Paneer) #65

Indian Fried Chicken (or Paneer) #65

They say you can’t please everyone. I inadvertently road-tested this theory recently only to find that they weren’t lying. I believed in the deliciousness of a recipe so much that I tried several options to make it as adaptable as possible – just so it Read more

The ‘Everything Red’ Stir-Fry

The ‘Everything Red’ Stir-Fry

I rooted through the fridge – in there I found  A beetroot and a red cabbage hanging around Inspiration struck and a mood board formed Of ideas on how these veggies could be transformed Add to the mix an onion and some beans And you Read more

Korean-Style Vegetable Pancakes

Korean-Style Vegetable Pancakes

I have a weakness for cabbage pancakes and I know exactly why. I grew up eating (& loving) ‘Sanna Pollo’, the traditional Mangalorean Konkani version made with a ground mixture of rice, chillies & tamarind. The original version has toor dal as well, but my Read more

No-Churn Irish Coffee & Pecan Ice Cream

No-Churn Irish Coffee & Pecan Ice Cream

As someone who moved from Ireland to the UK 12 years ago, I still get disproportionately excited about all things Irish. And what could be more Irish than St. Patrick’s Day celebrated every year on the 17th of March in honour of the country’s patron Read more