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Red Chilli Chutney Recipe

August 3, 2010

During a trip to India a few years ago I ate this chutney in a little restaurant round the corner from where we were staying. It was blistering hot but incredibly good. Red Chilli Chutney Ingredients 15 fresh red chillies 9 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1/2 cup [...]

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Lime Pickle Recipe

July 25, 2010

No indian meal is complete without pickle. This classic recipe for lime pickle is a must to try and can be served with just about any Indian dish. Lime Pickle Ingredients 10 limes 1/2 cup of vegetable oil 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds 1 teaspoon of turmeric 5 green chillies 5 cloves of garlic 10 [...]

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Melanzane Parmigiana Recipe

July 22, 2010

Melanzane Parmigiana (Aubergine & Parmesan) is a truly classic Italian dish. As with most Italian food this is all about simple ingredients cooked well in the right combination. The result is a dish that is incredible light yet full of flavor. Ideally this is served as a starter or a side dish. Melanzane Parmigiana Ingredients [...]

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Spicy Couscous Salad Recipe

June 30, 2010

Fresh, simple and extremely healthy is probably the best way to describe this spicy couscous salad. Spicy Couscous Salad Ingredients 250 grams of couscous 400 ml of water 20 cherry tomatoes 1 red chilli half a cucumber 1 handful of fresh thyme (and flowers if available) 1 handful of spinach leaves juice from one lemon [...]

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Mushroom Bruchetta Recipe

June 27, 2010

This ‘posh’ mushroom on toast is a great summer lunch, hearty breakfast or simple healthy snack. It is essential for this recipe to use good bread. If you haven’t checked it out before our no knead bread recipe is perfect for this. Mushroom Bruchetta Ingredients 20 Mushrooms 1 clove of garlics Handful of fresh thyme [...]

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Red Lentil Soup Recipe

June 21, 2010

This recipe is a cross between an Indian dhal and soup, in fact it is and can be both! It can be served on its own as a starter but also makes a great side dish when served with rice and other Indian food. Red Lentil Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon of Vegetable oil 1 finely [...]

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Chilli Soup Recipe

June 17, 2010

This great soup is easy to make and great either served as a light summer meal or a hearty winter warmer. The recipe is very adaptable too as you can easily change the ingredients according to your taste or what you have in the fridge. Chilli Soup Ingredients 2 Potatoes 1 pint of vegetable stock [...]

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Tempura with Sweet Chilli Sauce Recipe

June 16, 2010

Freshly cooked tempura really takes some beating. Tempura Ingredients 150g of plain flour Sparkling mineral water 1 pinch of salt 50g of sugar 3 fresh red chillies 150g of mixed vegetables (cauliflower, carrot, broccoli, mange tout) 30ml lemon juice 10 medium prawns 2 teaspoons of vinegar Method Season the flour and mix together with the [...]

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Potato & Spinach Frittata Recipe

June 8, 2010

This is our take on the classic Spanish frittata recipe. Adding a few chillies and some spinach really livens up this classic dish. Frittata Ingredients 6 eggs 2 large potatoes 1 small onion handful of fresh thyme 1 fresh red chilli chopped salt and pepper Method Par boil the potatoes until they are firm to [...]

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Habanero Sauce Recipe

June 7, 2010

I was blown away by a habanero sauce I had during a trip to Mexico a few years ago. Blisteringly hot yet full of the incredible flavour of the habaneros and freshness of the lime juice, this is one of those recipes that I always make for a summer bbq. Habanero Sauce Ingredients 1/4 of [...]

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