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Mixed Veg and Pasta with Cashews

I felt so good creating this Mixed Veg and Pasta with Cashews  recipe after watching the culinary film One Hundred-Foot…

26 August 2014

Curried Vegetable pie

Creamy and mildly spiced vegetable pie using a handful of this and that..... Some of you will remember that I…

13 July 2014

Fusilli Pasta made with Indian Spices

I was sent two samples of two unique and special Gaea olive oils : Gaea D.O.P. Sitia, Crete Extra Virgin…

20 June 2014

Lentil Bhajias (Vati Dall na bhajia) – Dall Fritters

Chalo garam garam bhajia......enjoy these hot hot bhajias Lentil Bhajia or Vati Dal na Bhajia are a kind of fritters…

30 May 2014

Oven Roasted Spicy Chickpeas – Garam garam chana

At one of my cookery lessons, I was showing my class how to make chick pea curry. The discussion led…

17 May 2014

Peanut brittle made with Jaggery – Jugu Paak

I grew up in East Africa where Peanuts are called Njugu (pronounced Jugu). Chocolates were a rare treat when we…

14 May 2014

Zafrani rice – Saffron rice

When I was putting together this recipe for a delicious, almost extravagant saffron (zafrani) rice, I realised that in all…

12 May 2014

Potato snack with nuts and sesame seeds

What is more romantic than sharing this snack with a loved one?  Well.......It's eating it secretly watching your favourite TV…

1 May 2014

Ondhwo/Handvo with quinoa, bulgur and chickpea dall

What name do you call this dish? Ondhwo/ Ondhwa/handvo/handvoh? Ondhwa or handvo (handvoh)  is a spicy Lentil Cake is made…

29 April 2014

Stuffed peppers with Quinea, Bulgur, Spinach, Mozzarella Cheese and Kidney beans

It's time for yummy healthy simple stuffed peppers These stuffed peppers were a hit with my younger son so I…

21 April 2014