LUCKNOW STYLE CHICKEN BIRYANI
Biryani is a great dish to prepare ahead then reheat gently in the oven. Fragrant pilau teamed with a mild chicken curry and served with a simple steamed green vegetable … Continue reading
Cumin Spiced Cream Style Vegetable Soup
The weather has taken a turn for the worst in Melbourne today. We can’t complain though, we have had a warm, dry and still autumn so far, the crisp nights … Continue reading
SIMPLE SUSHI FOR A CROWD
Who doesn’t love sushi? Fresh,clean flavours, healthy ingredients, simple to prepare. Simple? Sushi? I hear you scoff! Well I have it on good authority that in Japan when sharing sushi … Continue reading
FOOD INTOLERANCE FRIENDLY VIETNAMESE RICE PAPER ROLLS
I am frequently asked to prepare food for family members and friends who endure food allergies and intolerances, or merely choose to follow strict dietary controls. These yummy little rice … Continue reading
LIP LICKING, FIVE SPICE CHICKEN
This fantastic marinade elevates chicken to the sublime. Chinese Five Spice mix, which is a blend of star anise, fennel seeds, cassia bark, Szechwan peppercorns and cloves marries perfectly with … Continue reading
CRISP & CRUNCHY VIETNAMESE STYLE SALAD
My home is only a few hundred metres from Melbourne’s “Little Vietnam”, a lively strip of mainly Asian grocery shops, fresh seafood sellers, green grocers and pork butchers. Interspersed among … Continue reading
FISH CURRY with PEAS
1 teaspoon fennel seed 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red chilli 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon … Continue reading
CHICKEN AND SWEET CORN SOUP
This soup is made in two stages to create a chunky soup in a thick broth. 2 litres of homemade chicken stock 1 onion 4 cloves of garlic 2 … Continue reading
BOLOGNESE SAUCE FOR PASTA
The the man who cannot cook names this as his favourite week day meal, a reason to enjoy a glass of robust red wine with his dinner. According to local … Continue reading
Mushroom, Walnut & Herb Risotto
Many, many years ago we lived in a rural area on a small acreage that had been home to many generations of previous residents. They had left a wonderful … Continue reading
Spiced Tomatoes
Another simple vegetable curry to add to the growing list on my blog. Serve this dish as part of a curry 750g ripe tomatoes, peeled and quartered 3 tablespoons vegetable … Continue reading
Simple and delicious, Green Bean Curry
Continuing on from my earlier posts about simple vegetable curries, this Bean Curry with Ginger and Coriander is a ripper, quick to prepare and quick to cook and good for … Continue reading
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