Lime pickled red onions
Once you've made this once, you'll be adding them to salads, meats and cheese sandwiches. I discovered it when making a Greek Salad, all the raw red onion really didn't agree with me. This tempers the rawness and also makes…
Cardamom custard tarts
I was looking for something to serve at one of curry pop up events. I have used the idea of Portuguese custard and added cardamom to the pastry and custard. Worked a treat. If you don't like cardamom, replace with…
Sweet Pepper Risotto
I only make this in the summer when peppers and tomatoes are in season. It's a lovely light risotto with pretty summery colours.
Mushroom, Spinach & Tomato Curry
Delicious creamy vegan curry that will satisfy any appetite. I came up with this recipe when we found a huge puff ball mushroom on a walk one chilly autumn morning. I don't expect you to have a puff ball mushroom…
Cabbage with Curry Leaf
Curry leaves are not always available in super markets. I buy fresh on line and freeze. When you need to use them take the number of leaves required and use straight from the freezer. They will keep well for 6…
Vietnamese cucumber salsa
Quick salsa which will accompany many asian dishes and adds a crunchy zing
Vegetable Curry Stuffed Munchkin Pumpkin
Munchkin pumpkins are available in most supermarkets during the lead up to Halloween. If you can't find them, use slices of butternut squash or 3 small pumpkins cut in half. The vegetable curry is also delicious as side dish without…
Black Forest Fruit Streusel Tart
A fruity Bakewell tart style dessert with a crumble topping. If you don't want to make the pastry you can use shop bought shortcrust instead.
Baked Mushroom Risotto with Vegetables
Packed full of flavour using tinned soup and finished with whatever green veg you like
Garam masala scones
When hosting a drinks party where the only food on offer is canapés, this is a great recipe as they are filling as well as delicious and you don't want your guests falling down drunk! These can be frozen for…