View my step-by-step video Meat and Mushrooms are a marriage made in heaven. For decades they’ve enhanced each other in many many recipes. Not only do they compliment each other in flavour but they also really are really economical to use together in the technique called Blend and Extend. Blend and Extend is the technique of …
Kesar Falooda
View my step-by-step video The first time I had this dessert was a few years ago when my cousin, affectionately referred to as “Cuzzy poo” invited us over for dinner. She served a delectable concoction that she claimed came all ready to go in a box. I was determined to make my own version and …
Kani style Japanese Crab Salad
View my step-by- step video If you’re not playing Pokemon Go at the moment, you may be part of a small minority. I never play games myself, but just had to download the game to see what the hoopla was about. I can see why my crazy teenagers go running around trying to catch rare …
Arabic Party Salad
View my step-by-step video Since I was born in the Middle East, these flavours touch my soul from the flavours and ingredients like Sumac, Pomegranate Molasses, Parsley, Thyme, Oregano, Paprika, Garlic, Lemon, Pickled Turnips and Halloumi of the Middle East are captured in one delicious and colourful salad. I love to make this in the summer time …
Sriracha Firecracker Shrimp
Click here for my step-by-step video I always wondered how Firecracker Shrimp were so straight. Are these special type of Shrimp? Are they forced into a straight line using a skewer? I decided to learn the secret to forcing the Shrimp out of it’s natural curled shape. While the curl in a Shrimp is a …
Jerk Shrimp with Mango Salsa
View my step-by-step video People often ask me where I get my ideas and inspirations for recipes. Some literally come out of nowhere and I have to quickly capture the idea on my phone or it’s lost forever, other inspirations come from anywhere, a cooking video, a picture, a TV show or en event. I …
Boneless Chicken Biriyani
Watch my step-by-step video Biriyani is a legendary recipe from India, Pakistan and the neighboring countries. Half cooked Basmati rice is cooked with the steam from a Chicken or meat gravy and the results are delicious. Although there are many ways and techniques to make a Biriyani today I’m going to show you my potluck …
Biriyani Masala
View my step-by-step video Make your own Biriyani spice blend for consistent and gluten free results. This is made by grinding together black cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, mace, peppercorns, dried fenugreek, dried pomegranate, coriander seeds, star anise and black cumin seeds. Chilli powder, Turmeric and sliced dried prunes are folded in. This is also a great …
Pakoras – Gluten free Onion & Potato crispy fritters
View my step-by-step video Who doesn’t love Pakoras? This is a popular snack in India at tea time, snack time or anytime. Pakoras are also known as Pakodas, Pakode and Bhajiyas in some parts of India and Bhajis if you’re from England. A typical and traditional Pakora that we’re going to make today is made …
Masala Chai – Spiced Tea
There’s nothing that brings family and friends together more than sharing a pot of garma garam chai as say we in India or hot hot tea. In India chai isn’t just a beverage, it’s an event – a good cup of chai determines the kind of day you’re going to have, it’s something you make with pride …