Fish Mulligatawny
Fish Mulligatawny is an unusual dish – not what you think of when you think of mulligatawny. I’ve adapted this […]
Dhal and kale soup
I like making dhal soups – basically thin dhal – and this one has a great mouthfeel with its […]
The Recipe Book of Ada de la Harpe
Ada Henrietta Ferdinands, my grandmother, was born in 1883, the sixth of the fourteen children of Frederick William Ferdinands and […]
Eggplant Parmigiana
A simple dish to make which rewards the maker with a delicious melange of flavours. A simple delish dish to […]
Celeriac and Parsnip Soup
Celeriac is such a great vegetable for soups and teams well with parsnips to give a rich sweetish broth. I’ve […]
Guava Jelly
One of my strongest sense memories of my childhood is the scent of guavas rising from street stalls and how […]
Frikadells
These spiced meatballs are of Dutch origin. In The Sensible Cook, or Careful Housekeeper, the 1667 Dutch compendium by Pieter van […]
Mussels in a creamy tomato soup
Mussels in creamy tomato soup is a simple and satisfying starter or main dish that fuses Western and south Asian […]
Pork Thiyal
Pork thiyal is an unctuous sour curry y in a light gravy with no coconut milk. The souring agent is […]
The Recipe Book of Ada de la Harpe
Ada Henrietta Ferdinands, my grandmother, was born in 1883, the sixth of the fourteen children of Frederick William Ferdinands and […]