Category Archives: Recipes

Eggplant – Eggplant Masala

Eggplant – What I use it for: With this year’s crop coming to an end I thought I should use the last few eggplants for my favourite dish – a silky smooth eggplant masala. Eggplant Masala In this recipe the … Continue reading

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Onions – Onion Bhaji’s with a Mint Chutney

How I use Onions: I lived in London for a number of years and during that time I did a short course on Indian cookery.  Our mantra was: “its all in the onions”, signifying the crucial part the cutting and cooking of … Continue reading

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Herbs – Potato Salad with Smoked Trout & a Salsa Verde Dressing

Chervil – How I use it: Chervil, along with parsley, chives and tarragon is a component of the classic French fines herbes, and it is in combination with other herbs that I tend to use it most.  Most frequently I … Continue reading

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Capsicums – Spiced Chicken with Capsicums

Capsicums – How I use them: I think some of the best capsicum users in the world are Spanish and this recipe is from the north of the country.   This recipe has been adapted from a lovely book by Elisabeth … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Everyday – Soup

Its cold today and I have a lot of pumpkin to get through. Time for soup. I love pumpkin soup, I love the velvety texture and its warming qualities.  It was the first thing I ever learnt to cook.  I … Continue reading

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