Lamb Pastitsio by M.Kuehn
This dish is not one to make if you’re in a rush -it’s fiddly and time consuming but judging by the sales and comments in the cafe today, it’s here to stay. 500gr of minced lamb 2 large aubergines 250gr … Read More
German Beef Stew – by Zina Manda
One of our daily regulars in the cafe had barely popped his head through the door when he blurted his order – ‘stew!’. It is a firm favourite in the cafe and all it needs is a large, creamy dollop … Read More
Morrocan orange cake by M. Kuehn
The publishers Ryland Peters and Small kindly sent me their ‘Guilt Free Gourmet’ book to review and this is one of the recipes. Superior baker Zina Manda made this for the cafe which we jointly run. It contains no sugar … Read More
Ten Ways with Tomatoes by M. Kuehn
The humble tomato – actually, there isn’t anything humble about it at all. When ripe and bursting to open, this sweet and juicy thing of loveliness has so many uses in cooking a kitchen can’t be without them. For me … Read More
Roast Crown of Duck by M. Kuehn
The financial gloom of January. Nobody’s got any dosh. It’s bloody cold and England comes to a standstill at the first sign of a snow flake. It’s a Sunday and what can beat a comforting roast dinner with your pals? … Read More
Asturian Pork Belly Stew by Michael R. Goss
My good friend and passionate cook Michael cooked this dish for me and I was taken aback by how good it was. A one pot treat that costs very little but imparts so much. This wonderful rustic recipe was learned … Read More
Italian Apple Cake – by Christian Molinari
What a handsome looking cake this is – so moist and darned moorish. My friend and pastry chef Christian kindly gave me the recipe for the above – it’s not complicated and as long as you follow the instructions to the … Read More
Lemon Drizzle Cake by Zina Manda
This is a classic cake that is so easy to make and even easier to eat. It also makes a great gift. When you have to bake every day, you want to make cakes that take minimum effort but deliver … Read More