These popular Indian street snacks make a delightful nibble to have with an aperitif – you can fill them with all sorts of goodies and although it’s best to make them, you can buy them ready made in most Asian shops … Read More
For some reason people are reluctant to make their own gyoza or Japanese dumplings. They’re actually rather easy – you buy the frozen gyoza skins from a Chinese or Japanese supermarket, put some delicious plump prawn mixture in the middle and half fry, half … Read More
I first has this dish with melted Manchego cheese which I wanted to try out of curiosity. I had always eaten Manchego like Parmesan – shaves of it crumbling off onto my plate and savouring the sharp and very piquant … Read More
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
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
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
This is a delicious and simple recipe, full of deep flavours and textures. TIP: Recently Maria made a great Asparagus and Green Bean salad with croutons. You can make a batch of croutons and then keep them in an airtight … Read More
I first had this sublime little starter in France – where else? It’s easy to make and the combination of flavours works beautifully together. Discs of grilled creamy goat’s cheese in contrast to the sharp raspberry vinaigrette. French heaven. Tip … Read More