Sachima (Sa-Chi-Ma)
Sachima or Shaqima is a Chinese pastry found throughout the country. As in keeping with all pastry products there are many regional variations although it […]
Recipe
Stuffed Butternut Squash a la Maroc
A stuffed butternut squash is full of spice and earthy flavour, a bit like a Moroccan village at dusk. It elevates the humble butternut squash […]
How to Prepare Mulled-Wine Jellies
Create a little festive spirit with our jelly version of this spiced winter drink Serves four: ready in 20 minutes plus cooling and chilling Ingredients: […]
Preparing King Oyster Mushroom Scallops
King Oyster Mushroom is a vegan dream because you can create scallops which are almost a match to this iconic seafood. It’s a fleshy mushroom […]
Besan ka Halwa
Besan Ka Halwa is a traditional Indian dessert and made using different flour, chick peas (lentils), and nuts. Besan Ka Halwa is one of my […]
How to Prepare a Broad Bean, Pea And Mint Sauce for Pasta
Pasta is a real favourite in our household. Finding the right sauce to eat with it also adds to the fun, and usually provides a […]
Marmalade-Sandwich Bread & Butter Pudding
Ingredients: 8 slices of bread (white or whole wheat) or a sliced brioche bun which produces a softer, richer texture 4 tablespoons butter, softened 4 […]
How to Prepare Caramelised Onion Chutney
Caramelised onion chutney is ideal with sharp cheddar cheese or for pepping up a sausage casserole. The recipe is modelled on one made for the […]
How to Prepare Tempura Vegetables
Tempura vegetables is a wonderful method of preparing tasty and crispy food using a Japanese method that they successfully adopted from Portuguese sailors. Ideal for […]
Scallops Provençal
Scallops Provençal is a pleasing and satisfying way of serving sauteed scallops in a garlic and parsley sauce. Some recipes like to use tomato. This […]
Sole Meuniere
‘Sole all right? You should have had the meunière. Not so dry.’ His sole was marvellous, Justin said, forbearing to add that meunière was what he had asked for. And the […]
Potato Croquettes
Ingredients For the Croquettes 2 cups mashed potatoes (ensure they are smooth and lump-free) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions […]
Chivda
Chivda, also spelled as “chiwda” or “chevda,” is a popular and versatile snack in Indian cuisine. It is a dry mixture of various ingredients, typically […]
Smoked Salmon Rose with Caviar
Ingredients: 4 thin slices of smoked salmon 2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill Freshly […]
Preparing Ritz Biscuits
Here’s a recipe for making homemade Ritz-style biscuits, including the required equipment and nutritional value. Homemade Ritz Biscuits Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons […]
Macaroni With A Ragu Of Sausage And Truffle (Maccheroni Di Salsiccia Al Profumo Di Tartufo)
Maccheroni pasta is what we also call macaroni. Oh yes, the same macaroni found in the ubiquitous macaroni cheese but so much more versatile than […]
Potato Apple Rosti with smoked pastrami salmon and horseradish sauce
Ingredients For the Rösti 2 medium potatoes, peeled and grated 1 apple, peeled and grated 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons […]
How to make Pitta Bread
Pitta bread is a staple of middle eastern dishes and as a device for all sorts of sauces and dips. A good chickpea hummus with […]
Pork Fillet Wrapped In Parma Ham with a Mushroom-Rosemary Duxelle Stuffing
A pork fillet wrapped in Parma ham is an exceptional dish to serve but when it has a mushroom-rosemary duxelle stuffing running through it like […]
Lamproie à la Bordelaise
Lamprey eel stewed in a red wine sauce with leeks, garlic, and spices. Preparation and Cooking Times Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour […]