My farmers’ market (and my beds) are full of swiss chard. It is one of the few edible plants I could cope with this year – it grows with such ease and grows back so quickly after each picking that I feel it is the ultimate kitchen gardener’s friend. It is a great bedfellow for …
This might come as a surprise to some readers, but I am not a fan of dal. There were just two versions that I liked, and both were made by my mother: one with lime and coconut, the other a slow-cooked black dal with cream (even nicer than the Dishoom version). But now a third …
When I can’t decide what to make on any given weeknight but need something warm, comforting, and satisfying, I always turn to a tamale pie. While I love our classic ground beef recipe, this chicken tamale pie gives it a run for its money. Something to note: If you go searching for tamale pie recipes, …
Roasted potatoes are great and all, but when I really want to pull out all the stops, I make these melting potatoes. Smothered in butter, garlic, and fresh herbs, these potatoes go well with any dinner, on any occasion. While they may seem fussy, really, they couldn’t be easier to make. Serve them at your …
Trick or treating is great when you’re a kid, and a guaranteed sugar rush outweighs the social anxiety of asking a stranger for candy, but as an adult, you realize there are better ways to get sweet treats on Halloween, completely from the comfort of your own home. These adorable bites are inspired by TheLittleBlogOfVegan …
I am the scrooge who relishes the end of summer, and who welcomes the darker evenings with open arms. After patiently waiting for tomatoes and aubergines to be done with their performance, autumn brings its own bounty of vegetables back into play, with squash, cauliflower and dark, leafy greens being some of my favourites. They’re …
There are few joys quite like a sticky bun. As soft and sweet as an edible pillow, they’re a lovely thing to sink into with a cup of coffee and, though they look impressive, they’re also unexpectedly easy to make at home. This Scandinavian version is cinnamon flavoured, but feel free to change the seasoning …
This year, I bought three oval platters: a small, silver-plated one from a local charity shop on which I serve crisps to make them look fancy; a medium-sized splattered enamel one for everyday everything; and a very large, stainless-steel one for dinner parties. I’m not sure why this happened, but I can tell you that …
As winter looms ever nearer, here’s a riff on an all-time classic that’s imbued with the flavours and aromas of the colder months ahead. Orange and cardamom martini Serves 1 For the infusion (makes 10 serves)20 green cardamom pods, gently crushed 750ml vodka For the drink1 tbsp marmalade75ml cardamom-infused vodka (see above and method)20ml Cointreau …
Now, I love our classic pumpkin muffins as much as the next person, but when I really want a festive fall treat that impresses, a tangy layer of cream cheese and spiced streusel topping is the perfect answer. Lightly sweetened, this recipe is the perfect treat for those who prefer a less-sweet muffin with a …