Uncooked monkfish cheeks look a bit like floppy scallops without the coral. Though you could substitute langoustine or even chunks of meaty halibut or monkfish you’ll end up paying more so it’s worth planning ahead. Mine were 8 for £5 which was more than I needed for one person (six would have been perfect). They…
Today’s the first day the sun has really come out this May. At last it feels like summer is on its way. Which means it’s definitely time to light up the barbecue. Originating from the Southern Hemisphere, a good portion of my meals growing up were cooked over the fire (braai as we call it)….
Try to find a recipe for pissaladière and you may find yourself confused. Two distinct versions have evolved, one using pastry (shortcrust or puff) and the other using a bread dough base like a pizza. I’m in the pizza/bread dough camp, mostly because I can make a pizza base easily with sourdough discard. But, even…
Today I’m making a favourite in our household – fried vegetable rice. It’s such a great side dish to serve with a range of cuisines, from Chinese to Spanish, and also makes for a lovely vegetarian main. Today I’ve added a special touch with Jalapeno Nettle sauce from Orriss & Son. David Underwood, the founder…
