red onion

Black pudding, sautéed apple, red onion and rocket ciabatta

Grilled Halloumi, Chicory, and Mango Salad

Potato, parsnip and carrot mash with wholegrain Dijon mustard

Onion, Red Chilli, and Black Olive Bread

Smoked salmon, artichoke and red onion pizza

Watercress and pomegranate salad

Sourdough Bread part 1: The Starter

It is hard to imagine that over 365 days have passed since the UK entered lock down 1.0 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and I, like thousands of others used this opportunity to try and master sourdough bread. Quickly jumping back to basics, sourdough is a naturally and traditional leavened bread which used a starter…

Chicken livers in brandy with spinach and romaine salad

Twenty years ago, almost to the day, I made the most spontaneous decision in my life… I accepted a job in a town I had never heard of in a country I could just about pin on a map. Following what was a bad choice of University, I was encouraged by my very supportive folks…

Beef and Ginger Noodle Soup

Wagamana can do it. ITSU can do it. You can do it. No, I am not suggesting you sell up and risk all to start your very own Japanese healthy food outlet, but knock up, in next to no time at all, some delicious and nutritious meal which you can assemble, in next to no…

Chicken Sausage Toad in the Hole with Chilli and Onion

It has been quite a challenge to convince Marlini that some of the more traditional English recipes can, with a bit of adaptation, pack a decent punch in the taste and texture department. To be honest, I have never been a fan of more standard British culinary offerings. Shepherd’s pie, Cottage Pie, and Lancashire Hot…