Posts Tagged ‘onion’
Oat Risotto with Prunes
This risotto recipe uses oats instead of rice! Because of the nutty flavour of the oats doesn’t need butter or cheese. The original recipe from Wolfgang Puck mixes in a
pea puree at the end to make it creamier (just put some peas in a blender). Using the prunes, walnuts, leek and mushrooms as topping also works with regular risotto.
Orange Prune Rice
Orange juice with cinnamon is a wonderful combination, especially with the prunes. It sounds sweet but it’s more savoury than you might expect. You can serve it with a salad or other veggies; I used broccoli.
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.
Brussels 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’.
Smokey 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.
Read MoreCauliflower Oven Pasta
This is a simple oven dish that is very flexible. You could variate with different kinds of vegetables, but I would keep in something with a bite like the sun-dried tomatoes.
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