Seared Scallops with Pea Puree by M. Kuehn
An easy dish to prepare and cook, the scallops bathing in the puree look very pretty indeed. TIP Buy the best scallops money can buy from a reputable fishmonger. You can also add shards of fried pancetta to the … Read More
Anchovy and Caper Salsa by M. Kuehn
You can spoon this onto a slice of your favourite bread, toasted, or use it as a dip for fish dishes, in particular tuna. TIP Feel free to play around with the ingredients – dips and salsas are not an … Read More
Seared tuna with ponzu, chilli and honey
This is an exotic looking starter and is surprisingly easy to produce. Although you can make your own ponzu, I use the commercial variety which you can obtain from Asian supermarkets. TIP Omit the chilli if you’re not into heat … Read More
Sri Lankan Chicken
A friend of mine gave me the recipe for this dish, the colour of which is very rich and inviting and more importantly, has a wonderfully warming feel to it and is child’s play to make. NOTE Once you make … Read More
The Summerhouse Maida Vale by M. Kuehn
There is something awfully civilised about Sunday brunch. Good company is, of course obligatory, but what I most desire when I decide to spend precious time away from café life is a charming setting, exceptional quality and service that is … Read More
Tri colore by M. Kuehn
Wise people in the culinary world often tell you not to mess with a simple recipe that represents decades of culture and of fine flavours. Why would you if you are using the very best of available produce? Well, here’s … Read More
King Prawns in ‘hot’ oil by M. Kuehn
Heat is a personal thing. I happen to love it but I’m not attempting to blow your head off with this recipe. At any rate, you can reduce the amount of chilli or substitute a tsp of cayenne for a … Read More
Spicy peanut soup
This is currently my favourite soup. It has a warmth and a depth that is just very moorish. TIP Some people find that whole peanuts are a bit much so you can crush them lightly in a polythene bag before … Read More