Memoirs from my kitchen
It’s really surprising how effortless these fall-off-the-bone spare ribs are to make. All you need is a little time (and good quality ribs) – but I can’t stress enough how worth it this dish is. Once you try it and realise that the meat literally melts in your mouth, you won’t go back to making…
I love the tasty of smoky eggplant – and this Indian dish is all about that. The flavour turns out best if you can roast the eggplant on an open flame, but if you don’t have that, the grill works well too. This is great for a quick midweek dinner, served with rotis or rice….
This is one of my favourite things to eat (and cook!). It’s a fuss-free recipe, but delivers amazing flavour in hardly any time. You can use this marinade on almost anything – boneless chicken too, or fish, prawns, paneer, cauliflower, etc etc. The best part is that you don’t need a tandoor or barbecue to…
This tangy and creamy dip takes no time to make and requires just a handful of ingredients. Its perfect for summer dining with crunchy raw vegetables and crusty bread, but its also pretty good slathered on a burger. Whipped lemony feta dip (For 4) 200 grams (1 block) of feta cheese 100 to 150 grams (or 1/2…
This a really quick and simple summer dinner – and it take no time to cook. Just make sure to use really good quality lamb, feta and honey. And all this needs is a simple leafy salad, and some good wine, on the side. Lamb chops with honey and feta (For 2) 6-8 lamb chops 100 grams…
These slightly spicy and sweet fritters are the perfect base for fried or poached eggs. I usually add some guacamole (or just lemony avocado mash) and a little crème fraiche on the side to make it a fresh and delicious brunch. Chilli and coriander corn fritters (For 2) 100 grams sweetcorn kernels (frozen or canned) 1 spring…
The perfect weekend breakfast. Plus, a great way to use up overripe bananas. I love mine with berries, bacon and maple syrup – but if you want to treat yourself a little more, try it with some clotted cream. Banana pancakes (For 2) 2 bananas 2 medium eggs 1/2 cup of plain flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder…
Salad season is almost here. But sometimes, you need more than just a salad – and this roasted chickpea salad with a garlicky dressing does the trick! Its filling, healthy and delicious. These chickpeas can also be used as a soup topper or a sandwich filler, or they make a tasty little snack on their…
This is one of my favourite no-cook sauces for grilled meats, especially steak or chicken. The garlic, chilli and parsley make everything a bit more summery! The sauce can also be used as a marinade, spread over grilled vegetables, popped into a salad or mopped up with crusty bread. Chimichurri (For 4-6) 4 cloves of garlic, finely…
I looove granola – so much so that I decided to make it part of dinner and not just breakfast anymore! Granola gives the chicken a super crunchy and delicious taste – and a small portion is really filling. I usually make little bit sized pieces as a snack, but you can leave the chicken…
My favourite kinds of salads are the ones which don’t feel like salads – and this is one of them. It’s meaty, spicy, tangy, nutty and packed with fresh herbs – not to mention quite light, making it a perfect summer dish. If you’re not a pork fan, you can substitute with chicken/beef/lamb mince too….
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