cooking up a storm for the post-peak future
Fondant potatoes are a seriously luxurious element of an elegant meal, and well worth the time invested. They’re quite a bit simpler to make than their reputation makes out, and with a little practice, you’ll develop your own way of tarting up posh potatoes exactly to your liking. You usually see fondant potatoes cut into … Continue reading Fondant potatoes
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 to share it with fellow fusion-food fans! It’s simply massaman curry, served without rice on the side, and with gnocchi as the starchy element instead of the usual … Continue reading Massaman gnocchi
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. So, I had to learn how to make them myself to be able to treat my dinner guests to said level of comfort and decadence! Here’s what I’ve … Continue reading Aloo paratha
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 sickbed this week (suffering the mighty man-cold… it’s as bad as they say it is….) I’ve been googling how to get rid of sickness as quick as possible, … Continue reading Turmeric latte (the name almost *needs* a hashtag…)
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 was really just one of those kitchen experiments that turned out to be worth sharing… 😉 Cauliflower, as it turns out, makes the best pakoras – the texture … Continue reading Cauliflower pakoras
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 a generous grind of black pepper. Did I mention I like mushroom? And risotto? With thyme? And wine? And pepper? OK, you got the memo…! This is what … Continue reading Mushroom risotto
As far as French cuisine goes, my repertoire pretty much starts and ends with ratatouille. And the French would probably be upset with my version of it, as I’m not a purist… but I personally think it’s pretty darned yummy 🙂 Ratatouille is basically a chunky stew with tomato as its base, usually featuring onions, … Continue reading Ratatouille
