Spicy Roast Potatoes
Fancy something a little bit different with your dinner? Why not try this really simple variation of a classic!
Winter
Oriental Nut Loaf
Why not try something a little bit different for your dinner. This Oriental Nut Loaf is a great vegetarian main dish and loved by both vegetarians and meat eaters.
Christmas Mushroom Pudding
These mushroom puddings are great for anyone who is a vegetarian at Christmas. They are packed full of flavour and go great with all the traditional accompaniments. Remember these don’t have to be eaten just at Christmas time!
Vegetable Festive Potstickers
These festive themed potstickers are a great starter or snack and the warm winter spices are sure to warm you up in the winter months.
Pickled Appetizers
Often served as an appetiser along with prawn crackers, these pickled vegetables are quick and easy to prepare. Traditionally made with Chinese turnip (mooli), this can be left out if unavailable. In fact, I have used English turnips and have found them to be a good substitute. Rice vinegar is the best vinegar to use … Continued
Thai Son in Law Eggs
This is a popular homely dish prepared in many Thai households, in many cases, to cater for unexpected guests at mealtimes. It is quick and easy to prepare and delicious in it simplicity. Many supermarkets sell whole dried chillies but if unobtainable, fresh red chillies are a good substitute.
Chinese Almond Cookies
These cookies are served to guests at Chinese New Year or other auspicious occasions. Take care when splitting the almonds by inserting a sharp knife into the flat side of the almond and twisting. If preferred you can use store bought slivered almonds instead – just press a couple of slivers into the cookie. This … Continued
Mock Pomegranate
Here we use an ingredient not normally found in Western desserts – water chestnuts. Unusual and delicious it is suitable for people on a gluten or lactose free diet. Treat coconut milk as you would fresh cream.
Pineapple Tarts
Pineapples grow in abundance in the Far East and the fruit is used extensively in the local cuisine. It is made into chutneys, jams, desserts and tarts. These pineapple jam tarts are usually made at Christmas and Chinese New Year but can be enjoyed all year round. Combined with a light buttery pastry they are … Continued
Pulut Hitam
This purple, almost black rice is used in the Far East in desserts. Cooked with traditional pandan leaves and served with coconut milk, this pudding has a flavour all of its own. In this recipe we use pandan essence, which must be used sparingly, but do use the presh leaves if available. Soaking the rice … Continued