Recipes
Pear Frangipani Tart
This classic baked tart is perfect for when you want to throw something together quickly, with minimal fuss. I found some pears at the market but you could use apples,...
Read MoreMiddle Eastern Lamb Filo Hand Pies
Whether we serve them as bite-sized canapés or larger plated pies, these crispy triangles are always a hit. The filling is slightly sweet, especially with the little pops of dried...
Read MoreJamaican Jerk Chicken
What’s not to love about sticky, juicy, caramelised chicken legs with a touch of spice? Traditional jerk chicken calls for Scotch bonnet chilli peppers, which can be hard to source...
Read MoreRoast Duck Lettuce Cups
Asian duck ‘tacos’? Yes, please! These wraps are an easy way to get the taste of Peking duck we all crave, without the hassle. And the lettuce cups are a...
Read MoreQuinoa-Crusted Chicken Drumsticks
This fun and nutritious coating works well on fish or chicken and is a healthier alternative to breadcrumbs. Omit the chilli flakes for a family-friendly dish! Makes: 6 servesTakes: 55 minutes Ingredients:1...
Read MoreSmashing Pumpkin Soup
Everyone needs an extraordinary pumpkin soup in their kitchen repertoire. If the idea of peeling and dicing a whole pumpkin is enough to put you off completely, then fear not...
Read MoreBaba Ganoush
This is a fantastic appetiser and so easy to make. It’s also a delicious spread in sandwiches, or as a base for my middle eastern ‘burrito’ bowl. Roasting the eggplant...
Read MoreChicken Cacciatore with Olives and Capers
Cacciatore means ‘hunter’s stew’ in Italian. Traditionally, it would be made with whatever meat the hunter had on hand (often chicken or rabbit), cooked rustic-style with tomatoes, onions and herbs....
Read MoreHarissa Chicken with Couscous Salad
My harissa chicken salad is a winner on the JUK menu and a healthy mid-week dinner. You could easily grill the zucchini and cook the marinated chicken on the barbecue —...
Read MoreMeatball, Feta and Almond Salad
This is an Al Brown-inspired recipe and one of my go-to summer salad dinners: it’s hearty enough to satisfy even the hungriest of men, yet the crunch and tang factor...
Read MoreBaked French Toast
Once a month (or so) a group of my friends and I get together for what we like to call recipe club. We’ll set a theme (Spanish tapas, Mexican, Thai,...
Read MoreBanana Bread
On busy days at the deli, we can’t get these loaves out of the oven fast enough — the smell wafts down the street and draws people in. I’ve even...
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