King Prawns in ‘hot’ oil by M. Kuehn
Heat is a personal thing of course. 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 … Read More
Spicy Butterflied Prawns by M. Kuehn
As a woman d’un certain age, clinging onto my fifties by a mere fingernail, the stark realisation that time not so much marches as pelts along without a thought for mortality, I now spend as much time out of the … Read More
Ceviche by M. Kuehn
There are many versions of ceviche, a South American dish which is perfect as a starter, a snack or as part of a picnic. The fish is ‘cooked’ in an acid fruit, here we are using both a lemon and … Read More
Pesto with Roasted Tomatoes on Sourdough by M. Kuehn
Compared to nearly all home made sauces, commercial varieties pale into insignificance. Pesto is practically fool proof if you follow a few non negotiable rules and the addition of roasted cherry tomatoes makes for a terrific partnership. … Read More
King Prawns Canapes in a Thai Vinaigrette by M. Kuehn
I served these at a canape party where people inelegantly grabbed a lettuce leaf and opened wide. They can of course be served as a first course and make a refreshing change from the usual prawn dishes that are a … Read More
Butter Bean Pate by Michael R. Goss
I had eight people coming for a weekend dinner, and with two complicated, labour intensive main courses I wanted a starter I could prepare and store in the fridge. So with a little thought and some friendly advice I came … Read More
King Prawns with Chipotle and Dry Vermouth by M. Kuehn
Having no wine in the house is rarer than a Cullinan diamond, but on this occasion it happened to be rather fortuitous. Having bought a kilo of king prawns from the local fish shop (for a quarter of supermarket prices) … Read More
Chicken Spring Rolls by Susan Grace
Whenever I’m a fortunate guest at my friend’s bijou pad in the hood of Harlesden, I know a ton of work has gone into it. The dining room is always decked out in flowers, an exotic array of dishes and … Read More