Fish Couscous
This is based on a recipe from jill norman’s book, the complete book of spices. The intro to the recipe says, “couscous with fish is popular along the tunisian coast. Saffron, cumin and coriander are the usual spices; if you…
Figs Koftas
Did you know that figs have been around for thouands of years and have symbolic and spiritual significance in many ancient and modern cultures? Well, i truly hope you’ll enjoy these koftas from the weekend magazine.
Fennel A La Grecque
Serve slightly cool as a first course or as a side at an informal dinner. However the fennel version here can also be served hot as a side.
Favourite Meat Rub
This rub adds flavour to meat dishes before cooking on the bbq. I found it in a bbq book by annabelle white
Excellent Chicken Vindaloo
Vindaloo originated in the indian state of goa, which was settled by the portugese. This is a terrfic recipe for it that i got from mamtaskitchen.com. I may have slightly adapted it though. You can also make it with pork,…
Ethiopian Lentils With Berebere Spice Mix
Recipe includes spice mix if you can’t find it in the supermarkets.
Ethiopian Chicken Doro Wat Stew
A traditional dish from ethiopia. There are the usual variations on this theme, normal with any traditional food, but the berbere spice mix is non-negotiable! Apparently ethiopian women are only considered ready for marriage when they can make a good…
Emeril S Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloins
A grand slam by emeril. I used 4 tenderloins and marinated them for 36 hours, and the taste was out of this world
Eight Peppercorn Blend
I have a friend who will search out my cupboards for this peppercorn blend when i have her over for dinner. She was most pleased when i gave her a batch for christmas. I have adapted this recipe from a…
Egyptian Spiced Carrot Puree
The egyptian spice blend known as dukka includes toasted ground cumin, coriander and sesame seeds; sortun gives it a twist by adding toasted coconut. The carrot dish here is traditionally eaten by first dipping bread in oil and then in…