Recipes
My Moroccan-style Chicken Tagine
My Moroccan-style Chicken Tagine I love Moroccan food and have a particular soft spot for tagines. While this dish takes its inspiration from traditional North African cooking it doesn’t have to be cooked in a tagine. It’s a more accessible
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Asian-Style Mussels
My Asian-Style Mussels Clarissa is the expert in the family when it comes to Asian food but every now and then I like to give it a go. I admit upfront that my Asian-Style Mussels are far from a traditional
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Easy Salmon Terrine
Easy Salmon Terrine Terrines can sometimes be a bit labour-intensive but my Easy Salmon Terrine couldn’t be simpler. It makes a great starter if you have a group of friends coming for dinner, and can also be served as a
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Malaysian Fried Chicken
Malaysian Fried Chicken All I can say about this Malaysian Fried Chicken is that it’s lip-smacking, finger-licking good! It is served in all ‘mamak’ stalls in Malaysia, which are open until the wee hours of the morning – perfect for
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Sausage Stuffed Tomatoes
Sausage Stuffed Tomatoes My Mum would serve these sausage stuffed tomatoes in winter when I was growing up, using big, juicy tomatoes from the south of France. The hearty sausage stuffing makes it a filling meal, especially served with plenty
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Spaghetti Bolognese
My Spaghetti Bolognese This is probably every kid’s favourite meal and it’s no different for my son Jonti – he just loooves it. It does take a long time to cook but I think that is the secret to its
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Hokkien Noodles with Pork & Prawns
Hokkien Noodles with Pork & Prawn What’s not to like in this crowd-pleasing recipe? Easy to cook and even easier to eat, it’s everything you want in a noodle dish. As with all stir-fries, make sure you have all the
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Oven Baked Ratatouille
Oven Baked Ratatouille If you’re not a big fan of vegetables, I have a feeling this recipe from the south of France will change your mind. Ripe vegetables are baked together with garlic and fresh herbs, and the result smells
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