Here is a great curry recipe from Shona Dey. Shona took the fabulous cover shot for our Spring 2012 issue of Nourish – www.shonadey.co.nz This curry recipe has come from my mum’s book of recipes (which has been in use for the last 40 or so years). I am finally embarking on my project to [...]
It’s nearly BBQ season so here is a great recipe to try. I cooked this at Nosh, Hamiltons Spring Market Day on Saturday and it was a huge hit. Chermoula is a versatil marinade that goes well with chicken, fish or lamb. ½ bunch Italian Parsley roughly chopped ½ bunch Coriander roughly chopped 1 [...]
4 Lamb leg steaks Halloumi Olive oil Basil or oregano Hummus Rocket Char grilled red capsicum Caramelised onion Turkish Bread Slice the halloumi and drizzle with olive oil and allow to marinade along with chopped herbs. Season your lamb steaks and then grill on the BBQ or in a hot pan. Cook the halloumi the [...]
1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1&1/2 teaspoons Ras al hanout 1 teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon sumac ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 Tablespoon tomato paste Fresh herbs, coriander and mint 400g lamb mince Heat a little oil in a pan and gently fry the onion, garlic and spices. When [...]
I always add in more shanks than we need as the left over sauce and lamb make a great easy ragu sauce for over pasta! 6-8 Lamb shanks 1 cup red wine 1 cup lamb or beef stock 1 cups chopped tomatoes 2 bay leaves Pinch celery seeds 4 Tablespoons cornmeal Handful dried mushrooms 1 onion chopped [...]
The first time I had Irish Stew I thought the chef didn’t know what he was doing. I was used to my Mum’s stews which were thick and dark. Thankfully I was polite and didn’t comment until I had tried it and quickly discovered it was in fact delicious! The chef was Irish and it was his [...]
If you missed our spread on Tapas in the BOP Times the other weekend here it is. If ever on holiday in Spain going for tapas is compulsory. In a country where dinner is often served after 10pm, tapas are never considered a meal they are simply something to tie you over between meals. Designed to [...]