Posts by Frank Holleman
Chilli Spaghetti
Italian dishes are usually not something we eat spicy, but including some chillies creates a delightful surprise.
Read MoreAubergine Tomato Curry
A curry inspired by a Pakistani recipe. The aubergine is extra delicious if you first brown
it on high heat. The original recipe is a dry curry without coconut milk, which also
works, just add some water. You could replace the rice with quinoa.
Balsamic Ravioli
This is the recipe for when you need something easy and fast, without compromising on taste.
Read MoreBrussels Sprouts with Apple
Not everyone likes brussels sprouts, but its bitter taste creates a delicious combination with the sweet apples, sour vinegar and umami from the cheese.
Read MoreBanana Curry
On the shores of Sri Lanka, I walked into a tiny restaurant with eight seats. I was the first. There was a buffet to serve yourself, and one of the meals was banana curry. It remains one of the best meals I’ve ever had and this is my version.
Read MoreMoroccan Soup
This is a simpler version of a classic Moroccan dish and a great option for finishing some old bread. Simmering the sauce for some time creates a deep flavour.
Read MoreBrazilian Strogonof
This is a classic dish from Brazil that I turned into a meatless version.
The unique flavour comes from using lots of mustard. The parmesan and crisps are also important. In Brazil they use a certain kind of crisps called ‘batata palha’.
Roast Potatoes with Mustard
Roasted parsnips and carrots are a dream team. Adding the mustard gravy is
a simple way to turn the veggies into a very comforting meal. If you don’t like
mustard you can leave away the whole sauce and serve with mayonnaise.
Creamy pasta
This recipe is originally called ‘Cinque pi’, which stands for the five ingredients that start with a P in Italian. It’s so simple that it was our go-to recipe for camps or multi-day hikes when all we had was a fire and one pot.
Read MoreSmokey Chilli
In the late 1800s, the chilli queens of San Antonio created chilli con carne. They entertained the plaza and supported their families in a time when women weren’t supposed to. Hopefully this recipe can inspire you to also do something that isn’t supposed to be: a delicious chilli sin carne. The secret ingredient is coffee! You won’t taste it at the end, but it is an essential ingredient to get the ‘smokey’ taste.
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