Green cabbage and coconut mallung
Image By O Tama Carey Abstract This is a swift and easy side dish to make. The cabbage is crunchy and the turmeric gives a lovely earthy flavour and turns it all an excellent shade of yellow. Perfect...
View ArticleApricot, chamomile and vanilla bean “jam”
Image By Cherie Hausler Abstract This is a raw version of jam, without the need for loads of sugar and stirring. The trade-off is that it is best eaten within the week of making it. Go scone crazy!...
View ArticleJerusalem artichoke and chamomile soup
Image By Cherie Hausler Abstract It may seem a strange combination to add tea to a soup, but the subtle flavour of chamomile really does work well with the earthiness of Jerusalem artichokes. And it’s...
View ArticleCumin-roasted aubergine wedges with yoghurt dressing
Image By Sabrina Ghayour Abstract For Middle Eastern people, the aubergine is a diet staple. We don’t embrace it as a salad item in the West, but I think it makes a wonderful salad ingredient, whether...
View ArticleDried broad bean and cashew nut dip
Image By Sabrina Ghayour Abstract This wonderful dip has taken over from hummus in my house. Dried broad beans are underrated in Western culture. So many people who have tasted this dip have told me...
View ArticleLamb, apricot and fennel seed lollipops
Image By Sabrina Ghayour Abstract Call these lollipops, kofta or meatballs (which is, technically, what they are), they make quite a statement when served. In all fairness, you can ditch the wooden...
View ArticleLime and basil cream with persimmon and black pepper compote
Image By Sabrina Ghayour Abstract I remember as a child my mother peeling away the skin from what looked like a tomato and biting into it. I must admit that I never really liked persimmon as a child...
View ArticleMaple-glazed doughnuts with bacon
Image By Leanne Kitchen Abstract You can skip the bacon entirely here if you prefer but that salty, meaty crunch really does take these bad boys into another stratosphere of flavour altogether. (Be...
View ArticleMaple and rosemary slow-roast pork
Image By Leanne Kitchen Abstract DON’T, whatever you do, freak out over the lengthy cooking time here. That long, slow roasting results in fall-part juicy meat that will knock your socks off. While...
View ArticleMaple and soy sauce chicken
Image By Leanne Kitchen Abstract A perennially adored Cantonese dish that is so ridiculously easy to make, there’s never any need to go and buy it as takeaway. Adjust the aromatics as you wish, adding...
View ArticleMaple sugar pie
Image By Leanne Kitchen Abstract This is a variation of Sugar pie, a baked custard-style tart that’s associated with the French-speaking Canadian province of Quebec. Versions are also popular in the...
View ArticleAlfajores
Image By Melissa Clark Abstract These irresistable sandwich cookies are a sweet taste of Argentina.
View ArticleKale and spinach with Indian cheese (kale palak paneer)
Image By Alison Adams Abstract A favourite from the Indian kitchen, palak paneer is traditionally cooked in ghee and finished with rich, thick cream. Here, we’ve lightened things up by getting rid of...
View ArticleBurmese grilled chicken with forbidden rice
Image By Alison Adams Abstract A feature of Burmese cuisine is toasted chickpea flour (besan), which is commonly used as a thickener for soups or, like here, sprinkled over salads.
View ArticleCauliflower frittata with herb salad (kuku with shirazi)
Image By Alison Adams Abstract Kuku is an Iranian egg dish popular served as a side or main meal. This kuku is as good hot as it is served cold for a picnic or light lunch. For a family-friendly...
View ArticleTurkish dumplings with yoghurt sauce (manti)
Image By Alison Adams Abstract Manti is a traditional Turkish dish of tiny pasta shapes stuffed with a lamb mince and onion mixture that are dressed in a yoghurt sauce. Here we’re cheating a bit by...
View ArticlePersian Gulf prawns with tamarind (ghalieh maygu)
Image By Alison Adams Abstract Normally associated with South East Asian cuisine, tamarind features in the food of the Persian Gulf (probably due to its closeness to India and Africa). On its own,...
View ArticleRoasted Jerusalem artichoke dip with chilli and allspice
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract In my opinion, Jerusalem artichokes are highly underrated (and underutilised!). Roasting brings out the sweet nuttiness of this fabulous root vegetable – perfect for...
View ArticleBaked fennel with anchovy crumbs
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract If you’re not a big fan of fennel then you may just have to reconsider your standing once you have tried this dish. Baked fennel – particularly when teamed with the...
View ArticleCarrot and parsnip picnic loaf
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract This loaf is the perfect cake to take on a picnic. Dense with carrot and parsnip, studded with walnuts and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, you will be...
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