Essential Food Tips by M. Kuehn
Along the way during my long relationship with food, I’ve picked up certain tips that have made my culinary journey easier and more importantly, much more enjoyable. Here they are, for what they’re worth. 1) Storing herbs. The best method I … Read More
Baked Epoisse with Tomato Chutney by M . Kuehn
As food porn goes, this is just utterly obscene. Having never baked an Epoisse before, (Camembert yes) I thought I’d give it a whirl. OH MY GOD. What a spectacularly good idea. Just add some spicy tomato chutney, (see recipe) … Read More
Carrot and Lentil Soup by Zina Manda
This is a sweet, nutty, hearty yet subtle soup that you can knock together in minutes. Bring on the winter, with this soup lining our boots we can face anything. 600g coarsely grated carrot 150g red split lentils 1 400ml can … Read More
Knife Skills Course – Denman College by M. Kuehn
Our charming chef Peter Lien Keen foodies huddle up. If there is one course you go on this year, hot foot it to Denman college for what I can only describe as the essential guide to knife skills. Every topic was … Read More
Chocolate Cake – Chez Pannise
This is not my recipe, I got it from Diva Cooking, my favourite cookbook ever , written by Victoria Blashford-Snell & Jennifer Joyce. They cook with real integrity and their recipes work. It is not their recipe either, it originates from … Read More
Smoked Mackerel Pate by M. Kuehn
Another super fast dish to prepare for those unexpected visitors. It will keep in the fridge for a few days so double the quantity. I’ve made this pate a hundred times at least and it is one of those dishes … Read More
Mushroom Stroganoff by Zina Manda
I am not a vegetarian, but my veggie pals love this and it only takes fifteen minutes to produce. TIP Please use organic mushrooms if possible. It’s still a cheap dish to produce and there is nothing enticing about tasteless … Read More
Portobello Mushrooms with Ricotta, Parmesan and Mozzarella by M. Kuehn
From kitchen to table in about twenty minutes, mushrooms and cheese are ancient partners and this recipe has stood the test of time with all my mates. Unless you are seriously challenged, you can’t go wrong with this dish. It’s … Read More