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Category: Lunch
LEMON, CINNAMON AND CURRY LEAF BASMATI RICE
In this Lemon, Cinnamon and Curry Leaf Basmati Rice recipe: Flavoring plain basmati rice with fragrant cinnamon, curry leaf and lemon Stunning presentation, rice baked in a pan Customize with your own spice and herb combination Recipe from award-winning chef, Yotam Ottolenghi This past week, my parents came to visit for a few days, to see […]
Sunday lunch still alive and kicking … in time for dinner
While the death of the Sunday lunch has long been foretold, research suggests that more than eight in ten of us still sit down for a traditional roast, but many people are pushing these get-togethers back until the evening. […]
Modern meal planning
Family food With its connotations of hyper-organised, Delia-style housewifeliness, “meal planning” has long been seen as rather old-fashioned, not something a modern woman should confess to. […]
Steak with Kimchi Butter
A couple of years ago, Todd, Diane and I flew to NYC to work on a small video project with the French Culinary Institute. We met up at the hotel on the first day and after a 14.63 second hello, we jumped into a cab and headed to Momofuku Saäm Bar. If you know us, […]
Fava with lamb meatballs
Serves 4 Ingredients Fava 180g dried yellow split peas, rinsed 1 bay leaf 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp dry white wine 3 garlic cloves, crushed 60ml extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp good red wine vinegar 2 tomatoes, finely diced 1 tbsp capers, fried for 30 seconds in 1 tbsp olive […]
Chinese Steamed Buns
Chinese Steamed Buns also named as mantou(馒头) is a basic staple in northern part of China and served in every places of China not just the northern part. In the other parts of China, Mantou is mostly served as breakfast in restaurants and food carts. Mantou is made with flour usually all-purpose flour, yeast and […]