Chimichurri Sauce by M. Kuehn
What a difference a sauce can make to pep up a steak or a piece of chicken and there’s nothing simpler than shoving everything into a food processor and voila, thirty seconds later you have a shiny, bright green thing … Read More
Tomato Sambal by M. Kuehn
This sauce is not for the faint hearted. I like to serve it with cucumber raita, onion salad and some poppadoms. Although it originates from the Far East, I’ve given it an Indian twist. It goes beautifully as a dipping … Read More
Spicy Lebanese Salad by M. Kuehn
What can be easier than knocking up a salad? Actually a ton of things can go wrong if you’re careless or sloppy. Although we’ve come a long way from the ‘all you can eat’ salad bars in chain restaurants offering … Read More
The Ultimate Bloody Mary by M. Kuehn
Having devoted an alarming amount of time to perfecting this divine invention, I think I’ve nailed it. Of course, as a trooper I shall carry on experimenting for the foreseeable future and also for the good of mankind. TIP If … Read More
Avocado, Apple, Red Onion, Rocket Salad with a Japanese dressing by M. Kuehn
This is a light, tangy and nutritious salad. It’s a no carb piece of heaven for everyone to enjoy as part of a Japanese meal or a light lunch. Serves 4 1 bag of rocket 1 sweet apple 1 avocado … 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
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 and a kitchen can’t be without them. For … Read More
Asian BBQ chicken with cucumber salad by M. Kuehn
Hot, spicy, garlicky chicken wrapped in crunchy lettuce leaves with a pile of fresh and fragrant salad. It looks great served on a big platter. Serves 6 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 little gem lettuces Marinade: 8 tbs Sambal … Read More