Spicy beetroot dip by M. Kuehn
Pretty as can be, this colourful dip can be part of a mezze, dolloped onto a burger or spooned into a taco. It takes five minutes to prep and can be made a day ahead. TIP Health conscious folk can … Read More
Ricotta and Parmesan Stuffed Peppers
Colourful, pretty as a picture with a luscious, creamy filling, this is a lovely dish for all cheese lovers. TIP If you favour other herbs, by all means substitute them. Serves 6 6 orange peppers 2 tubs of ricotta (500gr) … Read More
Polish Cucumber Salad
Whenever my family sits together for a Polish meal, we always have hot grated beetroot, mash made with obscene amounts of butter and a cucumber salad as staples. This is an easy, quick and fresh salad and an usual way … Read More
Celeriac Remoulade
I first had this salad/accompaniment in Bordeaux where I was a student many moons ago. The canteen was like a restaurant and the year abroad was the start of a love affair which continues. Vive La France. You can whip … 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
Cauliflower puree
This is a side dish that has a multitude of uses. Thicken a vegetable soup, use as a base for seared scallops and a few ‘shards’ of fried pancetta, or as in this case, part of a rich halibut dish, … Read More
Mini Feta and Red Onion Tartlets by M. Kuehn
These rather scrumptious morsels are easy to put together, especially when you buy the short crust pastry (purists look away). They are great as finger food at parties or for a lunch served with a vibrant mixed salad. Make double … Read More