The original recipe came from a book called India’s 500 Best Recipes by Hussain, Fernandez, Baljekar & Kanani. It has been modified slightly. Hints & Tips You can use change the vegetable combination and use other baby vegetables such as leeks, baby corn or cauliflower. GF, DF, Veg, V, SF.
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Magic Bean Cake
If I told you that you could enjoy a decadent chocolate cake without the guilt, would you believe me? If I then told you that it was actually largely made from vegetables would you believe that? I am sure, the answer is no!!! However, let me introduce you to the Magic Bean Cake – magic…
Red Hot Pork Curry
The original recipe came from a book called India’s 500 Best Recipes by Hussain, Fernandez, Baljekar & Kanani. It has been modified slightly. I have taken a recipe used for chicken and replaced the chicken with pork, for something different! Hints & Tips Given this recipe was originally for chicken, you can substitute the pork…
Lentil Curry
The original recipe came from a book called India’s 500 Best Recipes by Hussain, Fernandez, Baljekar & Kanani. It has been modified slightly. I love a good Lentil Curry! This one tastes amazing! Hints & Tips You can reduce the amount of dried red chillies if you want a milder flavour. In the photo I…
Marinated Fish with Chilli & Ginger
The original recipe came from a book called India’s 500 Best Recipes by Hussain, Fernandez, Baljekar & Kanani. It has been modified slightly. Hints & Tips You can use whole fish or fillets. I prefer to use fillets as they are easier to serve. I have recommended you use snapper in this recipe. However, you…
Shammi Kebabs
The original recipe came from a book called India’s 500 Best Recipes by Hussain, Fernandez, Baljekar & Kanani. It has been modified slightly. Shammi Kebabs are really nice kebabs I have previously only had at a few restaurants in the UK. I searched for a recipe for many years before I came across this one!…
Kasoundi
This recipe was provided to me by a friend many, many years ago. Kasoundi is an Indian Tomato Chutney that can be used with Indian dishes or as a chutney in it’s own right. This is a great recipe to make as gifts for Chistmas. Just make sure you sterilise the jars before using them!…
Sicillian Caponata
I found the original recipe in a newspaper – it is likely to be from goodfood.com.au. I have used this recipe as it is or as a base for creating other dishes. It is a great side dish if you want a change from the usual roast vegetables. Hints & Tips GF, DF, Veg, V.
Chicken Witlof Bites
The original recipe was taken from an Australian Women’s Weekly cook book. This is a great recipe to serve at Christmas but is equally great to serve as a light entree at any time. It is quick and easy to prepare and tastes refreshing and light! Hints & Tips You can make as much or…
Osso Buco with Caper Gremolata
I love Osso Buco! The meat tends to be reasonably lean and tastes amazing when slow cooked. This recipe is a combination of recipes from a booked called Falling Off The Bone by Jean Anderson and an Australian Women’s Weekly recipe. It is another great dish for a cold night and a bottle of red…