Healthy and delicious teriyaki cabbage fried rice
I never used to like cabbage, as it had a funny smell and looked all strange. It was only about two weeks ago that I realised all I needed to do was to mix it… Continue reading
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Red wine bacon risotto with elderflower cocktails
London is so deceptive. You think it’s spring, and then suddenly there’s another cold snap. So last week’s dinner was a bit like London: a warming bacon risotto and a fresh elderflower cocktail to… Continue reading
Shrimp and grits
My two amazing American friends (their previous contributions to The Swindian include garlic soup, Cullen skink and Destiny mashed potatoes) have told me about shrimp and grits a million times over the last couple of… Continue reading
Weekend of Food, Day 2: Dishoom – best breakfast in London (and cheapest!)
Covent Garden / Shoreditch Photo credit: The Baking Medic UPDATE: I blogged about Dishoom a couple of weeks ago, but we went again for the Weekend of Food 2014 and it was magnificent.… Continue reading
Tattie soup with bits o’ bacon
I have never made or eaten potato soup before. But when I found myself with lots of leftover potatoes (why do they always sell them in such big bags??), the thought suddenly popped… Continue reading
Slow-cooked boeuf bourguignon
This is one of my masterpieces. Like many dinners previously, it was borne out of one ingredient that was found in the freezer. In this case, it was some diced cubes of beef.… Continue reading
Restaurant review: Lucky 7 Diner
127 Westbourne Park Road, London W2 5QL I have never quite understood the allure of the All American Diner Experience (yes, it should be capitalised). I neither liked nor disliked it – there was… Continue reading
Crispy bacon risotto with baby spinach and shiitake mushrooms
My father always says that the most important quality a cook must have is patience. With risotto, this is even more crucial, as the cook may be tempted to turn up the heat… Continue reading
Things to do with eggs!
I am fascinated by the versatility of eggs. They are sometimes the only substantial thing I have in my fridge, and I am always looking for new ways to use them. So here… Continue reading
Quick and easy fried rice
Everybody has a go-to dish for when you get home late, are tired and have no energy to experiment with ingredients. Some people make mac and cheese, others eat sandwiches – I cook… Continue reading