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Dhansak is a sweet, spicy and sour dish that has its origins in Persian (Parsi) and Gujarati cuisine. The word ‘dhan’, translates as ‘seed’ or ‘grain’ from the Persian language, and ‘sak’ (also spelt ‘shaak’) comes from the Gujarati language to mean ‘stew’. An authentic Dhansak is prepared using either goat meat or mutton, along […]
This Chicken with Vegetable Empanadas recipe is something I whipped up one evening for dinner. I had an awful lot of carrots and cabbage in my fridge and wanted to use them up, so added them to the filling of my empanadas. A simple seasoned filling, this makes a great lunch box meal for kids […]
As a family we love eating bhuna curries. The term bhuna, as I understand it, basically means a curry with a thick gravy, some people like it almost dry, but the consistency can vary depending on your personal preference. We love our bhuna curries with a thick but saucy gravy, loose enough to be able […]
It’s always nice to cook something at home that resembles dishes made in professional kitchens, that’s exactly what I had in mind when I cooked up Afelia’s Desi Chicken Sizzler one evening. I love eating food that comes out of the kitchen sizzling on a hotplate when I eat out, not only does it taste great, but […]
Butter Chicken (also known as Murgh Makhani) is a dish you often see on the menu of restaurants, originating from Delhi in India with firm roots in Punjabi cuisine, it has become renowned all over the world for being one of the most loved dishes. There are so many variations and recipes for this dish, every […]
Different cuisines around the world often share dishes which may go by different names and empanadas are one such example. What is an empanada I hear you ask? Put simply, an empanada is a savoury stuffed bread or pastry, originating from either Latin America or Spain. A variety of savoury fillings such as meat, chicken, fish or […]
Battered fish has always had a special place in my heart ever since I can recall. Fridays at primary school were special as they were ‘fish and chips day’, and they couldn’t come soon enough for me! I loved the light and crispy texture of the cod rolls that we were served for lunch, the […]
I’m one of those people who will buy a rub or marinade and then add a whole load of other ingredients to it because I have very little faith in it actually delivering the taste I want! This was exactly what happened when I purchased an instant rub intended for chicken, fish and meat from […]
Those of you that follow me on Instagram will know lots of my recipes are born from my experiments in the kitchen. Call it madness or genius, some of my most loved recipes actually come from breaking the mould and trying out some unconventional cooking methods! Take for example my Sweet Ghee Niblets or my […]
Like chicken? Like cheese? Like pasta? If the answer is ‘yes’, then you’ll want to try my Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake. Even if you don’t enjoy eating pasta, this is one recipe you want to try out; combining the pasta with chicken and then covering with a thick cheese sauce means that what you end […]