TUSCAN FRIES
I was interested to read recently a Nigella Lawson way of cooking chips. To begin with I was horrified to learn that she placed the prepared potatoes directly into … Continue Reading →
Category: Side dishes and Pickles
BASMATI AND WILD RICE WITH CHICKPEAS, CURRANTS AND HERBS
Another recipe from the Jerusalem cookbook – Basmati & Wild Rice with Chickpeas, Currants & Herbs. It’s absolutely delicious and can be served warm or at room temperature. Oh, … Continue Reading →
GUACAMOLE
Guacamole in Aztec means avocado (from ‘guac’) sauce (from mole). The secret to a good guacamole is to use ripe avocados, masses of fresh coriander and really mash up … Continue Reading →
WHITE BEANS WITH GARLIC AND TOMATO
Taken from Rick Stein Spain. This white beans recipe with tomatoes and garlic is such a great side dish for just about any occasion. What makes it especially Spanish … Continue Reading →
PETITS POIS A LA FRANCAISE (Peas with lardons and onions)
This is a delicious recipe for peas done in the French style. Lovely and buttery. Peas brought to a new level. INGREDIENTS. Serves 4 60 g butter 1 head … Continue Reading →
PICKLED RED ONIONS
These onions are absolutely addictive , they are great on a cheese sandwich, on top of a chilli con carne, and especially good on tacos or enchiladas. INGREDIENTS 2 … Continue Reading →
UNROASTED SRI LANKAN CURRY POWDER
You can of course buy curry powders and pastes, but you do miss out on a lot on the flavours, and, of course this way, you can almost design … Continue Reading →
HONEY BALSAMIC ROASTED SPROUTS
I love sprouts in anyway shape or form. Simply steamed, sautéed with pancetta and chestnuts and even puréed (plenty of butter) So Roast is a different slant, and they are … Continue Reading →