Now that the chilli growing season is well under way and we are all worrying about our young plants I thought i’d draw together a list of some of the accessories I have found useful for getting me through this next stage in the season. Chilli Focus Pepper Plant food – This is the only…
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…
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…
Drooping chilli plant leaves are one of the most alarming sights in the growing season, particularly when it happens suddenly and affects the whole plant at once. The good news is that drooping is rarely fatal and in most cases your plant will make a full recovery once you identify and address the cause. This…
A light and fresh stew that is very easy to make and delicious served either on it’s own or with new potatoes or rice. Mediterranean Stew Ingredients 1 tin of canellini beans 3 tins of chopped tomatoes 3 small white onions 3 cloves of garlic 3 courgettes (zucchini) Olive oil 1 aubergine (egg plant) 1…
When talking about classic Indian recipes this simple chutney has to be up there. You’ll find this chutney on most tables in India every day. Refreshing, cooling and spicy all at the same time this chutney is a must if you are cooking any Indian dish. Mint Chutney Ingredients 4 green chillies 2 large handfuls…
We’ve been getting so many great comments and discussion from some of our regular readers we thought it would be good to get to know some of them better. Each month we’ll be inviting a reader to write a guest post and answer a few questions, sharing some of their tips and advice with fellow…
These little paneer balls make a truly wonderful starter. Spicy, juicy and full of flavor they are one of the true delights of authentic Indian cuisine. Bhukhara Kofta Ingredients 1/2kg of Paneer 50g Corn Flour 50g Plain Flour 3 Green chillies 1 knob of Ginger Salt Small handful of Cashew nuts Small handful of Almonds…
Having moved house 3 weeks ago i now have a conservatory/summerhouse that I am able to use as a chilli house. At my previous place the garden was very small and for the most part of the day, shaded. While I expected the extra heat and light of a conservatory to help speed up growth…