I have been experimenting with chicken cacciatore recipes for about 7 years now, and they have always disappointed. You see what I am trying to emulate is the chicken cacciatore that was made at the Hilton lunch buffet where I grew up – I could never get enough of it. Each recipe I tried had […]
Om Ali is a traditional egyptian dessert that comprised of layers of pastry, nuts and cream, spiced with cinnamon and rosewater, in other words this is heaven in a plate. THis is a recipe that has been passed down from generations in my husband’s family – they do not use coconut or sultanas (and i […]
My husband has a fondness for all savoury things that are lemony, so naturally I try and create new lemony things and experiment with flavours that go with lemon a lot. In this recipe, the mustard and herb marinade infuse the chicken thighs with flavour, and the lemon sauce tenderises it so that it is […]
All day I have been thinking about the English equivalent to the word “mesabeka” which is the perfect arabic word to describe the sauce in this dish. This traditional Egyptian casserole is made with humble chuck or gravy beef. This budget friendly cut of meat is perfect for cooking on low heat for an extended […]
Aniseed biscotti is a traditional and simple biscuit to make. When perfectly brown the crunch is so seductive, its the perfect thing to dunk in tea or to grab as you are running out the door. Since the beginning of time this biscuit has served as a staple during vegan fasts, and I think that […]
As I have said in my earlier post, coriander is my all time favourite herb and this pesto is one of my favourite ways to enjoy it. It is zesty, garlicky, lemony and the chilli flakes add an incredible zing that make you want to bathe your tastebuds in it. This stuff is soooooo good, […]
Coriander is my most used and favourite herb. I love the zest that only fresh coriander can provide, whether it’s in a mexican dish, a salad or an indian curry. When i first heard about the idea of an indian style pesto, I was immediately intrigued, and when I tried it out myself I immediately […]
This is a moist and fluffy cake, which you absolutely cannot tell is vegan. I would make this even when I am not observing a vegan fast. Apple-y and cinnamon-y it is the perfect cake with a cup of tea, and does well even without the additional layer of apple jam. Ingredients For the apple […]
My Dad has an uncanny way with tuna salad, and although i have been trying to emulate it for the last 15 years no one can make it quite like him, but this does not stop me from trying! What I love about this salad is that although there are a whole lot of fresh […]
I am absolutely in love with panko breadcrumbs. They take the concept of ‘crunch’ to a completely different level. I have used Panko on my arancini balls which was an amazing experience, and today, despite it being a part of my self proclaimed healthy food month, I had to try it on prawns. I am […]
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