Main meals, sides & all sorts of easy makes
This chickpea and kidney bean curry came about due to having a cold. Despite various friends coming down with Covid, my tests were negative and in fact I felt worse than when I actually had that myself. Anyway, I needed to keep busy just to …
This minced beef noodles recipe is a bit of a fusion dish. It’s kind of like a homemade Chinese beef chow mein, but the addition of Sriracha and Kecap Manis sauces plus lime and coriander bring Thai-style flavours into the mix. These beef mince noodles …
This prawn and pineapple stir fry recipe won’t work for you if you’re in the ‘no pineapple on pizza’ camp, as the salty, succulent prawns and soy flavour in these noodles contrast with the sweet, juicy pineapple in the same way. In fact one day …
This quick butter chicken recipe is really fast to put together and can be on the table in under half an hour. To make life simple, I’ve used the all-in-one method I often prefer for making pasta sauces, curries, stews and so on, and yet …
Well I’m calling it a Thai panang chicken curry recipe – but there is certainly a Malay influence there in the form of the Kecap Manis. This is like a thicker, sweeter version of soy sauce, and it’s delectable. Lots of rich ingredients make this …
This dal paneer recipe is much more luxuriously textured than other lentil curries, thanks to the addition of coconut cream and paneer cheese. I do love lentils, but some Indian style curries made with them can be a little bland or watery. That is definitely …
This turkey mince pasta bake recipe is kind of a turkey bolognese pasta bake, but with a twist. Since sweet chilli goes so well with chicken and turkey, I decided to give it a subtle hint of that flavour, for a twist on the usual …
If, like me, you’re always busy, having the house to yourself for the afternoon can be a real treat. And provides me with a chance to cook something no one else likes for lunch. Whic is precisely how this simple creamy mushroom pasta recipe came …
I love chilli and would happily eat it any (and indeed every) day of the week, but it’s great to have variations on the theme so it doesn’t get boring. This smoky baked beef chilli is different in a couple of ways. It’s an oven …
This Asian-style recipe makes Thai turkey mince noodles that are packed with flavour – and are pretty nutritious to boot. Loosely based on a Pad Thai, this dish takes lean poultry plus fresh vegetables and stir-fries them in a delicious, spicy, salty sauce. If you’re …