Paneer is a bit like a less salty version of halloumi cheese. It has the same kind of soft squeaky texture and fries/grills up beautifully golden in colour. Although you can make paneer yourself, quite easily in fact. More and more supermarkets stock it in the chilled halal/world food aisle next to the other Asian … Continue reading Chilli Paneer
This chicken and potato curry must be engraved in the hearts of all Bengali children and adults alike. The soft potato is just as comforting as it's ever been. I like to use floury potatoes such as Maris Pipers or King Edwards to get the most tender results. However, there is a tendency for these … Continue reading Chicken & Potato Curry
Who can say no to a towering mountain of spuds, in any form? I certainly cannot... These golden roasties are the perfect side to a glorious Sunday lunch. Crispy, salty and wonderfully soft in the middle. I wouldn't blame you if one, two or five... go missing... They start off life as an ordinary potato, … Continue reading Crispy Roast Potatoes
There are a multitude of classic flavours that always work together, but chicken and mushroom has to be one of my ultimate favourites. The tender pieces of chicken and earthy tones of the mushroom are perfectly enrobed in the creamy sauce. What could evoke a sense of comfort and homeliness other than a crispy, flaky … Continue reading Chicken & Mushroom Pie
Another addition to the little dessert shot family are these mini trifles, which are irresistible to kids and adults alike. The sweet creamy textures of the custard is balanced well with the jelly and sponge layers. Soon you will have your guests itching to dig their spoons in! Trifle can be a tricky dessert to … Continue reading Dessert Shots: Strawberry Trifle
Sometimes when you're entertaining guests, you don't want to spend eons preparing a dessert. These easy cheesecake shots are the perfect addition to your festivities and can be made in advance, allowing you to enjoy your event stress free! These cheesecakes are very versatile; you can top them with a variety of different flavours to … Continue reading Dessert Shots: Passion Fruit Cheesecake
My recent obsession with slow cooking has been a revelation, never did I think that you could cook a whole chicken and have it fall-apart tender! To be honest, I was always afraid that the slow cooking method would take too long, or somehow, the meats would still be raw because of the low heat … Continue reading Succulent Slow Cooker Roast Chicken
This recipe for chilli chicken will take the most boring chicken breasts and transform them into a colourful and vibrant dish, that will definitely entice. Sometimes, you save the breast pieces of chicken, knowing that no one really wants the dry parts in the curry. So you think to yourself, I'll keep these in the … Continue reading Fiery Chilli Chicken
When you're absolutely starving, there's no time for fancy food. But it doesn't mean that you can't have something healthy and filling. This recipe for egg-fried rice was my way of using up some brown basmati rice that I had made the night before. It literally took me less than 10 minutes to prepare - … Continue reading Fast Food: Egg – Fried Brown Rice
Many of us are busy people, or we like to think we are! That means that, often, we don't have enough time to prepare meals after work. Or are knackered after a day of doing tasks that never seem to finish... It seems then, that having a method of cooking which requires minimal effort on … Continue reading Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
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