Don’t be put off making Lebanese cheese fatayer by the hard-to-find cheese and time-consuming homemade dough. Easily accessible alternatives can work deliciously too. What is a fatayer? A fatayer is like an open savoury pie or turnover. Made with a bread-like dough, and filled with a mixture of meat, vegetables or cheese, they originated in … Read more
Jalfrezi is a popular style of curry in Indian restaurants across the Western world. But is it really Indian? Or is jalfrezi a Pakistani dish? I was recently searching for a chicken jalfrezi recipe and easily found many for this popular curry. Amongst the results I noticed something interesting though. A number of authors refer … Read more
There are so many hot side dishes made with potatoes it can be hard to choose the right one for your occasion. The good news is there are a few factors that can help you decide. I reviewed over 140 recipes for 22 different potato side dishes, including sweet potato variants of almost every dish. … Read more
Braised lamb shanks achieve a rich, delicious flavour few other cuts of meat can match. And while it takes a little time, cooking this tasty inexpensive cut to perfection is easier than you think. Jump ahead to discover how 30 recipes from professionals, celebrities and bloggers compare on their path to making the most of … Read more
A lime pickle is one of those classic side dishes that you’ll find served with a curry at Indian restaurants all over the world. It’s tart, spicy and delicious. And it’s not that hard to make at home. But for something that seems kinda simple, there’s a lot of regional and individual variation in recipes. … Read more
If you’re keen to try making an authentic Malaysian chicken curry at home, but think you’ll need a lot of unusual ingredients, don’t be put off! You can make a rich and creamy kari ayam with very few uncommon ingredients. Malaysian food is a wonderful blend of the country’s population, with strong Malay, Chinese and … Read more
Everyone has a different idea of the best coleslaw. Crunchy or soft, zesty or not, and more. With a few simple tricks, you can massage any recipe into the coleslaw you want. Coleslaw is the perfect accompaniment to so many wonderful dishes. It’s combination of creamy and zesty matches perfectly with pulled pork, fish tacos … Read more
Make spicy harissa paste quickly and easily from store-bought harissa powder with this simple (and adjustable) recipe. Can you make harissa paste from powder? Making harissa from scratch is best done in a large batch, with lots of chili peppers. While this will give the most authentic result, it’s not always practical. The good news … Read more
It’s a popular technique with thick steaks, but have you tried to reverse sear chicken breasts? Now you can finally unlock the magic combination of beautifully browned AND juicy chicken breast. Done right, chicken breast is succulent and juicy, and beautifully brown and crisp. But because it’s so lean, and often quite thick, the “done … Read more
If you’re pretty confident with your meatloaf mixture, but just want to be sure how hot and how long to cook it for, plus know exactly when it’s done, here’s a simple guide to help you out. I recently wrote a post describing how to choose the beef meatloaf recipe that’s best for you. In … Read more