Weekend leftovers Durban curry
This weekend leftovers Durban curry turns remnants from a weekend roast or braai into a delicious weeknight meal whether chicken, lamb or beef—as I'm doing here—without it tasting like an afterthought. A modern tradition from South Africa's Eastern Seaboard, you can enjoy it anywhere there are leftovers
Cantonese chicken with mushrooms
This Cantonese chicken with mushrooms, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and a lot of other tasty ingredients was a dish my father learned in Hong Kong in the 1960s . It was one of the first Chinese recipes he taught me. Thus, it occupies a special place in my heart and memory. An easy, no-fuss wok meal. it's simple to knock up in practically no time at all.
Eastern Mediterranean roast lamb
A riff on the British Sunday roast, this Eastern Mediterranean roast lamb is served with autumnal veggies and spätzle dressed in the fresh flavours of spinach, feta and parsley. It's a nod to the food culture that Turkish immigrants brought with them to Germany. But, don't let the highfalutin concept get in the way: it's a delicious meal and, importantly a slow-cooked treat that won't stress out whoever is cooking the Sunday roast.
Indonesian chicken and cashew curry
An Indonesian chicken and cashew curry that will delight those who enjoy a little spiciness. Originally from Western Sumatra, the "wet" curry paste in this dish packs a punch, balanced by the citrus of lime and lemongrass, and the smoothness of coconut and cashews. Better still, it's quick to cook. Easily be adapted for seafood or vegan versions too.
Gnocchi with bacon, pumpkin and asparagus
This seasonal dish of gnocchi with bacon, pumpkin and asparagus, cooked into a creamy sauce, comes from Northeastern Italy, close to the Slovenian border. As actually cold weather hits London for the first time this season, its autumnal flavours seem apt. Paired with a tasty winter beetroot salad, it's filling, warming and easy to make.
Vegan mushroom masala
This vegan mushroom masala from Durban has become a go-to weekday curry, easy and fairly quick to make. If you love mushrooms and a bit of spice, this should definitely be in your repertoire. It's also easily adapted for non-vegans.
Quick Belgian peperkoek cheesecake
This quick Belgian peperkoek cheesecake is an easy-to-make unbaked fridge cheesecake that is an homage to "peperkoek" a traditional Belgian breakfast loaf that contains numerous spices. With boozy black cherries and lemon, it's perfect for anyone who doesn't like puddings too sweet and you can prepare it in less than 20 minutes preparation time.
Thai yellow curry
Thai yellow curry is a dish that, like all the curries in the colour-led canon of Thai curries leaves the choice of protein up to you: it is variously made with chicken, duck, beef, tofu or seafood.
Panko chicken and mushrooms with udon noodles
This panko chicken and mushrooms with udon noodles is another one of the fusion dishes that arose from Japanese culture in California, Mexico and Hawaii. Pure comfort food, it's easy to whip up with relatively little effort.
