Tag Archive: salad

Roast lamb with couscous

To me, the Sunday roast is a quintessentially British tradition. But despite having lived in the UK for almost 7 years now, this was my first attempt. And why, might you ask, did I… Continue reading →

Simple green salad with walnut and avocado, doused in mustard vinaigrette

My birthday party was all about the duck (’bout that duck), so I didn’t want to spend too much time or effort on the first course. This salad is very light, incredibly simple and tastes… Continue reading →

Cocomomo – delicious salads and great brunch

My flat mate and I discovered Cocomomo a couple of weeks ago when we were wandering around Marylebone. I was looking for brunch, and she was looking for a light lunch – Cocomomo gave us the… Continue reading →

Review of Augustine Kitchen, Battersea

This weekend was one of the best I have had in a long time. On Friday night, I went to the Maroon 5 concert courtesy of an online competition, on Saturday I had… Continue reading →

Easy and delicious garlic chicken

Last night, I needed a no-fuss dinner as I just wasn’t in the mood for cooking something elaborate. I found some chicken thighs and legs in the freezer, and once they were defrosted… Continue reading →

Restaurant review: Brasserie Zédel

20 Sherwood St, London W1F 7ED You’d never even know it was there… the expansive, high-ceilinged restaurant, bar and cabaret, hidden underground behind an unassuming façade on Sherwood Street. This was the location… Continue reading →

Poached chicken – a fantastic discovery!

I love finding out new ways to cook things. Baking , slow-cooking, deep-frying, grilling… and my personal favourite: poaching. I now eat poached eggs every morning at my office canteen, as they not… Continue reading →

Summery dinner: Crisp salad with mustardy-lemon vinaigrette, baked salmon and white wine sangria

The weather in London has suddenly become HOT. And when I say hot, I mean shorts at 8pm, the windows stay open, and a bad night’s sleep as I seemed to be sticking… 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 →