Ham hock and lentil soup 16.03.2010
Great use of a leftover ham-bone, or you can buy a ham-hock from lots of butchers or market stalls. Very hearty and warming. »
By Virginia Murdoch | File under soup autumn lunch | 0 responses so far
Shallot, potato and goat's cheese tatin 14.03.2010
I find that the hardest thing about having people around for dinner (particularly on special occasions) is thinking of what to cook, and more so when it’s my mother I’m cooking for – on her 60th birthday no less. And so it was that I found myself casting around for entree options late on Friday night, when finally I stumbled on Yotan Ottolenghi’s recipe for a savoury tarte tatin. Ottolenghi’s receipe is for two individual 10cm tarts in their own tins, but because I was cooking for nine people, I took a leap and assembled them in muffin tins – a decision I was panicking about until they turned out perfectly. What follows is my adjusted recipe, which is for 10 little tarts. I’m going to try this with apple tarte tatin sometime soon. »
By Virginia Murdoch | File under vegetarian | 0 responses so far
Best caprese salad 22.02.2010
My reward for helping mum with some computing tasks on the weekend was a plate of her caprese salad, accompanied by some crusty bread, olives and a few slices of Istra prosciutto. Since buffalo mozzarella is like smack to my fellow Nomists at the moment, I’ve put together some tips for the perfect caprese. »
By Virginia Murdoch | File under salad vegetarian | 0 responses so far
Chicken for your mother 15.02.2010
An emergency chicken dinner I prepared at short notice for my Mum during the Summer holidays. Based on a Maggie Beer recipe, it’s now a weekly staple as the reward far outweighs the effort. »
By Matt Willis | | 0 responses so far
Cha gio: Southern-style Vietnamese Spring Rolls 13.02.2010
Its a big claim, but these are better than any spring roll you’ve had before. You can make them more decadent by replacing the pork with more crab, or the pork & prawns with crab. The crabbier, the better – 100% crab is just fine. »
By Ingrid Richardson | | 0 responses so far
South Indian Fish Soup 30.08.2009
This is a really hearty Jamie Oliver recipe – I’ve made it a few times, and although it’s got a fair few ingredients, most of them are cupboard staples. It’s worth making just for the amazing smells when you chuck in the curry leaves. »
By Virginia Murdoch | File under soup | 4 responses so far
The Chicken Sandwiches 16.07.2009
These chicken sandwiches have been a staple for race days, wedding, birthdays, several funerals, and hot nights when the idea of turning on an appliance is more than you can handle. They really are the best. »
By Ciannon Cazaly | File under lunchbox | 2 responses so far
Pumpkin Pie 18.06.2009
Non-Americans are usually disturbed by the idea of pumpkin pie. But I assure you, the first bite will taste weird, and all subsequent ones will taste perfect. I usually roast my own pumpkin and puree it; you can also buy canned pumpkin puree. I also often use butternut squash which, technically, is not a pumpkin, but works really well. I recommend eating this pie with cream or vanilla ice-cream. It makes a great breakfast. »
By Carolyn Fraser | File under dessert | 0 responses so far
Chicken Marinade 23.04.2009
I inherited this marinade from my Malaysian friend Hock. I don’t think it’s especially Malaysian, but it sure is the tasty business. Works best with chicken breast on the BBQ, but whatevs. »
By Tom Stringer | File under marinade bbq | 2 responses so far
Probably Highly Inauthentic Japanese Soup 20.04.2009
I make this at work for lunch during winter every so often. It has excellent warming qualities, and can be varied in all sorts of exciting ways according to what you have available. »
By Virginia Murdoch | File under soup | 0 responses so far