Now, I'm going to start off by saying, this is not your typical Thai Red Curry Soup. I love Thai food, the combination of sweet & sour, salty and spicy just hits all the right notes on my taste buds and absolutely sings to me! But I have a confession.... I absolutely loathe coriander!Now I …
This was one of my absolute favourite dishes at the Sabbath potluck table in Papua New Guinea. I remember it served up on big platters, beautifully wrapped in freshly made roti, like little gifts of tastiness just waiting to be devoured.Many years went by and I had all but forgotten about the taste sensation that …
Sometimes you just need soup.You know those days, when the sky is dull grey and there is a chill starting to creep into the air and all you really want to do is be wrapped up in a warm blanket hug?! Well, this is what this soup feels like to me.I've made many variations of …
Now if you’ve ever been to the Ligurian Coast, you know that the absolute hero of the region is pesto. I always tell people that I left my heart at the Cinque Terre; the flavour of fresh basil, the salty taste of the sea baked onto your skin, the stark contrast of looming lush green …
The scent of stuffed zucchini flowers frying and releasing the aroma of fresh basil and lemon takes me back to my first trip to Italy.We had arrived in Florence, following five magical days on the Ligurian Coast, fondly named the 'Italian Riviera', to what can only be described as oppressive heat.It was 8am and we …
Now I know the title isn’t much to go by, but I really wasn’t too sure what to call this dish other than what it is. This dish really speaks to my heart and soul on a deeply comforting and fulfilling level.To give you some background, we were travelling through Greece by coach and had …
Our first trip to Croatia saw the discovery of this incredible dish. It was the start of summer and the weather was just starting to warm up. We had flown into Venice, and after spending a few days exploring the canals and relaxing in the architectural beauty, we made our way by mini-van to Croatia. …
I’m a huge fan of ‘ugly delicious’. You know those recipes that look questionable, but pack a powerhouse of flavour and release the happy food dance wiggle!Well this un-seemingly special plate of peas is one such recipe. Adapted from @nigellalawson ‘s recipe for Muttar Paneer (check out her recipe here: Muttar Paneer), these peas are little balls …
For years I avoided the 'dreaded aubergine'. My experience with the purple vegetable generally revolved around soggy, slightly spongey chunks of the vegetable mixed through vegetarian lasagnes. Otherwise, it was in the form of thick rubbery steaks layered with tomato and cheese. It wasn't until a few years ago, at this little restaurant, where they …
Travelling through Italy I found myself in awe at the amazing flavours and delicious dishes that were created out of the bare basics.Some of the most incredible dishes were made with just a few pantry staples and the freshest of produce. This approach to cooking and flavour has stuck with me and I often find …
