Butter chicken me up
An Indian crowd-pleaser of questionable origin, butter chicken or murgh mahanakni is a dish no kitchen should be without.
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Mar 2, 20226 min read
Spaghetti in tomato sauce with bacon and peas
A simple yet superb pasta dish with a classic tomato sauce that's easy and quick to prepare and, for me, its fantastic flavours are...
Feb 18, 20226 min read
The French Connection
A one-pot Cajun hybrid dish of French colonial influences with sausage, rich in vegetables and succulent spices
Feb 15, 20225 min read
Kerala Me Lurid
A Keralan curry full of coconut creaminess, the bite of green chillies and the delight of sweet potatoes and okra
Jan 25, 20224 min read
Endless Indian summer jalfrezi
An easy Indian Jalfrezi recipe with a South African angle that is extremely versatile but always delicious whether chicken, lamb or vegan
Dec 3, 20212 min read
Bear with me...
An incredibly easy spaghetti dish with a number of twists; featuring chilli and butternut squash and other delicious ingredients
Nov 19, 20214 min read
Queen scallops with turmeric ice-cream and cashews
A highlight of a trip to Oban and Mull: local queen scallops with turmeric ice-cream and seaweed chutney
Nov 5, 20216 min read
Kamiel Vaniel’s wet dream
The perfect pairing for Karel Domes' fantastic cheese-based dessert for those with a sophisticated palate and high expectations
Oct 14, 20214 min read
Another fishy Eurosoup
A traditional fish soup meal from Normandy with Scottish touches, perfect for the Autumn
Oct 4, 20212 min read
At-home take-out
A very quick high-protein dish of king prawns, scallops and egg noodles with a Japanese teriyaki twist
Sep 28, 20212 min read
Nicey Ricey
An easy, healthy Italian risotto dish of Arborio rice cooked with a little French flair; the perfect hassle-free option with optimum flavour
Sep 7, 20213 min read
Gread & Gutter
Bread and butter pudding is an English classic. This savoury twist is a perfect way to not waste basics with delicious taste rewards
Sep 1, 20215 min read
Tex-Mex chicken salad with quesadillas
A TexMex and Mexican inspired chicken meal salad with all the spices and dressings and even a little wine surprise
Aug 29, 20213 min read
Skinky Gerlinky
My rework of Cullen Skink, the hearty traditional Scottish fish meal soup that will satisfy any pescatarian
Aug 28, 20214 min read
Ken-san's Fishy Burgers
Another healthier fishy take on fast food with Japanese influences in the form of the beloved burger
Aug 21, 20214 min read
Spaghetti baci di Angela: spaghetti with prawns, scallops and chilli
A brilliant spaghetti dish of prawns, scallops, spinach, capers, tomatoes, garlic, lemon and the best pasta you can imagine. For Angie.
Aug 16, 20218 min read
Bayou Grace
A lighter riff on classic Cajun chicken served with vegetable griddle cakes and a trinity of sautéed veggies Louisiana-style
Jul 25, 20215 min read
Massaman Mania
A delicious and filling version of Massaman curry, the Thai dish thought to have its origins in Muslim Persian cooking
Jun 28, 20214 min read
Feathered Friends with Benefits
A Modern European chicken and Serrano ham dish with various Mediterranean influences that takes less than 30 mins to prepare
Jun 27, 20214 min read
Mumbo Gumbo
A quick, fool-proof recipe for the famous creamy Cajun dish of sausage and seafood from Louisiana
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