Funnily enough, I never actually had mieng kham while I was living in Thailand… I actually discovered this little flavour-bomb at my favourite Thai restaurant in Cairns,… Read more “Mieng Kham”
Beetroot & white bean dip
The first time I made this dip for a large number of people it was because I wanted to serve something different from hummus or baba ganoush… Read more “Beetroot & white bean dip”
Massaman gnocchi
This is a dish I made up one day when I was going through a serious gnocchi-experimentation phase… and it worked so well I felt I had… Read more “Massaman gnocchi”
Aloo paratha
Aloo paratha are something I like to order when I want to go all-out with Indian food. They’re decadent and comfort-foody, and feel like a real treat.… Read more “Aloo paratha”
Persimmon chutney
I came up with this chutney when I needed to use up some uneaten fruit that had seen better days (I know, I should *never* allow that… Read more “Persimmon chutney”
Stir-fried spicy green beans with peanuts
This dish found its way into my repertoire on one of those days when I couldn’t decide between cuisines to concentrate on, and ended up fusing Korean… Read more “Stir-fried spicy green beans with peanuts”
Turmeric latte (the name almost *needs* a hashtag…)
I never thought I’d do this, but… today I bring to you that health-nutjob hipster neo-classic, the turmeric goddamn latte! I shit you not! Yes, from my… Read more “Turmeric latte (the name almost *needs* a hashtag…)”
Cauliflower pakoras
I’m pretty sure cauliflower pakoras are a tried-and-tested staple of at least some Indian kitchens, but I’d never tried these before I made them myself, and it… Read more “Cauliflower pakoras”
Nectarine chutney
I came up with this chutney when I experimented with a batch of cauliflower pakoras and needed something sweet with full-bodied flavour to set them off… …a… Read more “Nectarine chutney”
Mushroom risotto
The way to my heart is through a marriage of mushrooms and thyme, with a splash of white wine, a hearty serve of gloopy arborio rice, and… Read more “Mushroom risotto”