Parmagiana di Melanzane
This is a delicious robust rustic Italian dish which really doesn’t really require a recipe. Just so long as you have the basics; grilled or fried eggplant slices, well seasoned … Continue reading
Sicilian Caponata
I’ve been making Sicilian Caponata for close to thirty years. My kids used to groan when I put caponata on the table, but my other half would nominate it as … Continue reading
Summertime Heirloom Tomato Salad
“Real” tomatoes are a joy to behold. I’m not talking about those genetically modified travellers that look a million dollars. Sure they may bounce when dropped but they are about … Continue reading
North African Eggs
I love the flavour of capsicums but in the past have found them hard to digest. I’ve just discovered it’s the skins that are the culprit, so I have given … Continue reading
Spicy Eggplants
It’s rare for me to make a recipe verbatim from a recipe book. I can’t help but tweak this and omit that depending on what I have on hand … Continue reading
CHICKEN CACCIATORA
Chicken Cacciatore is a simple, rustic dish, but it so delicious that you want to suck the chicken bones clean and mop up every last drop of sauce with a … Continue reading
SAAG PANEER: Spinach and cottage cheese curry
Nearly every curry house in my hometown serves a version of this dish, I have tasted the good, the bad and the downright ugly! There are endless recipes for saag … Continue reading
TUNA and MUSHROOM PASTA SAUCE
This is a great sauce for when you are short on time. It can be prepared in the time it takes to bring boil a pot of water and cook … 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
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
MEDITTERANEAN VEGETABLE STEW – Making the most of our autumn vegetables
I owe a debt of pleasure to an unknown night shift cook from the time in the 1970s when I was a student nurse. It was only ever at midnight … 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
basic spice mixes
When a teenage daughter announces that she has embraced vegetarianism, it’s a tough gig for a working Mum to come up with tasty, nutritious, cheap and quick meals that will … Continue reading
