Inspired by Camilla A-D, a friend from school, we have had dhal a couple of times in the last two weeks. The first time I used curry powder and the second, spices given to me by Sapna who I met in Borneo a couple of years ago. That was a once in a lifetime holiday …
I had a couple of friends over for breakfast and not being able to decide whether to go for a sweet or savoury option. I cooked both. The first is this. It was so popular that one friend kept apologising for taking more! Today I took it to my parents in law where it recieved just …
This is smokey and warming and summery all in one package.
1 aubergine
30 mls olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1/2 lemon
Mild salt such as Maldon seasalt, about half a teaspoon
Possible garnishes:
paprika and extra virgin oil or
pomegranate seeds (Nigella)
chives
parsley
1. Roast the aubergine in the oven at 180 degrees C for 40-45 minutes until it is more than soft inside.
2. …
For me, January 2013 has not been great so far because I have been struck by lurgies of varying forms. Therefore the two previous recipes were comforting and this one is a mixture really; roast chicken because that for many may be preceded by comfort, and added spice, because I am getting better!
This 2kg chicken …
