Classic British Potted Shrimp
A Tudor classic that won over Ian Fleming and James Bond: tiny shrimp sealed under golden spiced butter, made for warm toast.
Sweet Potato Curry Soup
Living in Asia awakened my senses to spice. Sweet potato simmered with garam masala, curry and coconut milk, finished with crumbled feta.
tofu vegetable curry
Hello, 2024! I’m not much into New Year resolutions but I do like to kickstart the month with a healthy diet. For the past 10 days, Mr. S and I have drastically cut back on meat consumption and amped up the veggies. If you have been following my blog, you know the vegetables I serve…
pineapple squares – a vintage dessert
As a child, one of the Christmas things I eagerly looked forward to was all the baked goodies my mom and maternal grandmother would make. One of those goodies was pineapple squares. I’m not sure where or when the recipe came to be but it’s been around in my family since the mid-1960s. It’s the…
coquito (Puerto Rican rum and milk punch)
Coquito, Spanish for little coconut, is a Puerto Rican cocktail made of coconut milk and rum, flavoured with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s thick, delicious and has a similar consistency to eggnog. If you want an eggless eggnog, this is for you!
Mushroom Soup
My eureka moment: mushroom powder, for an instant umami boost. Mushrooms, garlic, wine and herbs blended smooth and finished with Parmesan shavings.
baked boursin cheese
When you have been entertaining and cooking for as long as I have, coming up with new appetizers isn’t easy. Having said that, now and then I’ll see something on social media that grabs my attention. Boursin cheese isn’t something new to me.
creamy polenta with sausage ragù
I enjoy buying from a farmers’ market. The market I frequent is open from Thursday to Sunday. It’s a real treat for me as some markets are only open on Saturdays and Sundays. One of the vendors I like to buy from is Flat Cap Butchers. Their story resonates with me.
Warm Marinated Olives
Olives warmed gently in oil with garlic, fennel seeds, chili flakes, and lemon zest, softened until plump, juicy, and ready for good bread alongside.
Scotch Broth
Lamb, barley, split peas and root vegetables in a thick, hearty broth. A meal in a bowl.
french bread loaf
Have you ever made bread? The idea of breadmaking can have you running for the hills. 🙂 However, if you start with an easy recipe that isn’t time-consuming or difficult, you will be pleasantly pleased with the results. Back in January of this year, I posted a recipe for no-knead bread.
Carbonara
According to food historian Luca Cesari, carbonara is an American dish born in Italy at the end of WWII, made with the eggs and bacon from soldiers’ rations.
Ahi Tuna Poke
Raw tuna marinated in soy, sesame oil and rice vinegar, piled over warm rice with cucumber, tomato, avocado and spring onion, finished with fresh dill and mint.