spring onions

Menemen – Spicy Turkish Scrambled Eggs

Seafood Char Kuey Teow with Spinach

Scrambled eggs with spring onion and truffle oil

Beef and Ginger Noodle Soup

Scrambled egg and smoked salmon tortilla wrap

Thai Green Curry with Prawn, Squid, and Butternut Squash

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…

Couscous Tabbouleh

I have been making couscous recipes for years – and Couscous Tabbouleh is something I whip up every couple of weeks. It is simple, filling, can taste great, versatile, and keeps well in the fridge. I tend to make a good-sized batch one evening, then bring the rest to work for lunch. A 30 minute…

Fettuccine with Anchovy, Garlic and Lemon

Just over a week ago, Marlini and I decided to make the most of having to follow the very sensible guidance and stay at home during the awful Coronavirus pandemic, and put out frustration to better use – the kitchen. So often have we complained to each other for not having enough time, too tired,…

Halal Beef Goulash

Only last week, I was discussing with Pavol ( a super talented Slovakian database guy I work with) my weekend plans to make a Beef Goulash. We shared stories of the Goulash parties we had been to (I lived in Slovakia over 20 years ago and have been to quite a few), compared recipes, and…