Peri Peri Marinade
Combine a heady mix of chillis, smoked paprika, hot paprika, oregano and sugar with some garlic, oil, lemon juice, vinegar, fresh herbs and lemon zest and you have the makings of a spicy, tangy, herby, garlic marinade…
Peri Peri Spice Mix
Peri peri chicken is an absolute favourite in our house, particularly in the summer. We serve whole roasted chicken peri peri and chicken breast or thighs marinated and cooked on the barbecue. Big flavours, tender meat and…
Thai Red Chicken Curry with New Potatoes and Roast Cashew Nuts
If you asked any member of our family to name their favourite curry, we would all say, without exception – Thai Red Curry. Andrew, Charlotte and I tend to opt for it with chicken, whereas Emma, our…
Raita with Mint, Turmeric and Garam Masala
Raita is a classical Indian condiment or dip made from yoghurt and your choice of add-ins. When you mention raita, I imagine that most people in the UK would think of the minty yoghurt served in Indian…
Naan Bread
Soft, fluffy naan bread with crispy, caramelised bubbles of air. Serve brushed with butter or ghee and, if you like, sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or chopped herbs. Serve with curries, stew and grilled meats or fish or…
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Roast Chilli Ketchup
This fabulous spicy Roast Chilli Ketchup is our new favourite condiment. Incredibly quick and easy to make, using only roast, charred chilli and ketchup, you can serve it with a variety of different meals from breakfast through…
Pitta Bread
Pitta bread is my favourite flatbread to make at home. It is quick, easy, you can cook a few at the same time and they are so much better than anything you can buy in the shops.…
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Middle Eastern Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash Stew with Red Lentils, Spinach, Coconut and Mint
A delicious, silky Middle Eastern inspired stew loaded with chick peas, red lentils, spinach, butternut squash and sweet potatoes finished with creamy coconut and handfuls of fresh herbs. Serve with cous cous or rice and garnish with…
Shortbread Biscuits – Three Ways
Buttery, melt in the mouth, crunchy, sweet but with a very slight salty kick, these internationally renowned Scottish shortbread biscuits are made with just a few store cupboard ingredients. They are typically made from 3 parts flour,…
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Onigiri with Honey Garlic Salmon and Toasted Seaweed
Onigiri are balls of rice, often wrapped in seaweed and usually with some filling which can be meat, fish or vegetable. Great for food on the run, they are sold in Japan in supermarkets, small takeaway shops…