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
... [read more]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
... [read more]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
... [read more]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
... [read more]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
... [read more]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
... [read more]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
... [read more]Our French-Influenced Fried Rice I know that there are hundreds of versions of fried rice out there but this version, not surprisingly, has a little French influence: butter! There is a reason this simple ingredient is a chef’s secret weapon.
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