red chilli

Prawn, chilli, vodka, and rocket linguine

Beef Goulash

Onion, Red Chilli, and Black Olive Bread

Thai Chicken and Coconut Noodle Soup

Prawn, squid, lime and white wine spaghetti

Warm chickpea, curly kale and pine nut salad

I would love to claim to be a superfood guru who would wilfully substitute red wine for broccoli juice and live off sprouted mung beans for sustenance. That is not a realistic projection. That does not mean for a moment that there are not certain foods often labelled ‘super’ which I do not thoroughly enjoy…

Chicken and Prawn Egg Fried Rice

When I cook rice (or anything pasta, noodles etc), I always like to cook extra for another day. There is a lot of, how do I put it, controversy (too strong a word but it’ll do for now) surrounding reheating rice. All I can do is share my opinion and experience. I think a lot…

Thai Green Curry with Chicken and Aubergine

As we bid farewell to 2025, I wanted to share one last cherished Thai recipe with you: Thai Green Curry with Chicken and Aubergine (or Eggplant, as it’s more commonly known across much of the English-speaking world). While it doesn’t make an appearance quite as often as my Thai Red Curry with Chicken and Pineapple,…

Burger Me Senseless

For many, the humble burger can evoke many fond memories and can deservedly be considered a truly lip smacking pleasure. It can also be one hell of a disappointment. At one end of the spectrum – and the popularity for Gourmet burger chains or gastopubs trying to offer something worthy of an often hefty price…