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Spicy Sichuan beef with noodles
A delicious and quick Chinese dish of beef with noodles full of the fiery spiciness of the traditional Sichuan kitchen
5 min read


Another Indian summer jalfrezi
Jalfrezi is a popular style dish across the Indian Subcontinent. This Indian Ocean version looks to okra as a key ingredient
4 min read


Spaghetti with seared tuna
spaghetti con tonno, literally spaghetti with tuna, is a quick and easy dish with a spicy pepper twist
3 min read


Chicken Marengo? I Should, Coco...
Chicken Marengo is a classic dish of chicken, mushrooms and tomatoes, dressed up with seafood and eggs.
4 min read


Evergreen vanishing point
A quick and easy summer fresh pasta dish that foregrounds broccoli and anchovies; perfect for summer
3 min read


Fennel of love
A pasta dish brimming with freshness made distinctive by the particular taste of roasted fennel, this one is easy to pull off, especially...
4 min read


Greek octopus salad and broad beans
Greek octopus salad and a broad beans side dish with a Greek salad-style "salsa", a great combination for warmer weather
6 min read


Butter chicken me up
An Indian crowd-pleaser of questionable origin, butter chicken or murgh mahanakni is a dish no kitchen should be without.
5 min read


Spaghetti in tomato sauce with bacon and peas
A simple yet superb pasta dish with a classic tomato sauce that's easy and quick to prepare and, for me, its fantastic flavours are...
6 min read


The French Connection
A one-pot Cajun hybrid dish of French colonial influences with sausage, rich in vegetables and succulent spices
6 min read


Kerala Me Lurid
A Keralan curry full of coconut creaminess, the bite of green chillies and the delight of sweet potatoes and okra
5 min read


Endless Indian summer jalfrezi
An easy Indian Jalfrezi recipe with a South African angle that is extremely versatile but always delicious whether chicken, lamb or vegan
4 min read


Bear with me...
An incredibly easy spaghetti dish with a number of twists; featuring chilli and butternut squash and other delicious ingredients
2 min read


Queen scallops with turmeric ice-cream and cashews
A highlight of a trip to Oban and Mull: local queen scallops with turmeric ice-cream and seaweed chutney
4 min read


Kamiel Vaniel’s wet dream
The perfect pairing for Karel Domes' fantastic cheese-based dessert for those with a sophisticated palate and high expectations
6 min read


Another fishy Eurosoup
A traditional fish soup meal from Normandy with Scottish touches, perfect for the Autumn
4 min read


At-home take-out
A very quick high-protein dish of king prawns, scallops and egg noodles with a Japanese teriyaki twist
2 min read


Nicey Ricey
An easy, healthy Italian risotto dish of Arborio rice cooked with a little French flair; the perfect hassle-free option with optimum flavour
2 min read


Gread & Gutter
Bread and butter pudding is an English classic. This savoury twist is a perfect way to not waste basics with delicious taste rewards
3 min read


Tex-Mex chicken salad with quesadillas
A TexMex and Mexican inspired chicken meal salad with all the spices and dressings and even a little wine surprise
5 min read
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