This quick to make sauce is a tasty sweet & sour combination. When I cooked this for the first last week I had it with some boiled rice, as it was the only thing I had in. However, the dish would go nicely with some garlic mash potato and/or stir fried vegetables. Ingredients: -4 Duck…
The Bustling Markets & Souks of Marrakesh
It was the smell that first got my attention as we walked towards Jamaa el Fna square, in the heart of Marrakesh’s medina quarter (old city). A strong fusion of spices, barbecuing meats and smoking incense. As the sun was setting we took refuge at the top of a café bar overlooking the square, sipping…
Authentic Persian Supper Club
Prior to my visit to Afsaneh Kaviani’s Persian Supper Club, I had tried what it thought was traditional Persian food a few times before, however I would soon discover that the only way to eat the traditional Persian way is Afsaneh’s way! The Supper Club phenomenon really is taking off at the moment. It’s a…
Bursting My Glastonbury Bubble!
I’m unsure where to even start attempting to describe these 5 days in the beautiful Somerset countryside. The world famous festival had been on my list of places to visit for as long as I can remember, but timing and demands for tickets had proven barriers in the past. It wasn’t until early April that…
Beach Bum Cafe at Sunset Cove, Little Cayman
Little Cayman is somewhat dwarfed by its neighbours Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, this being the reason I decided to visit for a few days. The short flight in a small propeller sea plane was remarkably smooth and offered some amazing views of the turquoise blue shorelines that circled the island. Upon arrival, at…
Harbin Ice Festival, North-East China
We had been pre-warned about the freezing temperatures, but nothing can quite prepare you for the -25 oC nightly exposure that Harbin offers its visitors in mid-winter. It made the average day time temperatures of -10 oC seem pleasantly mild! Without this extreme weather however we would not had experienced the amazing Harbin Ice Festival….
Sweet Potato, Feta & Beetroot Bake
I’ve been cooking this dish for so long now that I can’t remember which of my wonderful friends gave it to me, but thank you! You don’t really need anything else to accompany the dish, but grilled salmon and chicken both go really well. It’s also a great addition to any buffet table or BBQ….
Apricot & Cashew Chicken Ballotine with Cumin Fondant Potatoes
Served with roasted Cauliflower florets, crispy Chicken skin, Asparagus & spicy Gravy The idea behind my new recipe was to mix together two of my favourite dishes; the classic roast dinner and a good old curry. I’ve made this dish twice now, experimenting on my ever willing friends & family. I like the combination of…
Carnegie Deli, New York
A friend recommended Carnegie’s before my first and only trip so far to New York, and after finally finding the deli we were not disappointed. We had spent the morning attempting to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade amongst the vast crowds, and ice skating in Central Park, a must if you are visiting New York…
Smoked Haddock Risotto
This is by far one of my favourite dishes, based on a recipe in the Masterchef 2010 cook book, and I always go back for seconds! The champion ingredient for me is surprisingly the celery, both for its flavour and slight crunchy texture, whilst the smoked haddock provides the subtlest of flavour. You would think the…
The Messy Cook Travels 