I have to say that I am generally not a big fan of Ottolenghi. This may be because he seems stuck in one or two flavour ruts which don’t appeal. One rut is za’atar, which just doesn’t do it for…
Tag: Eclectic
Prawns with Cardamom, Vanilla & Coconut
This sounded like an interesting starter, perhaps to begin an evening of spicey food. I got this from the Wine Society blog. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 15 mins cooking time: 30 mins Ingredients 16 tiger prawns, defrosted if frozen…
Mango Salsa
I don’t know whether this constitutes fusion food or not – Mexico-America-Far East? Does Mexico grow mangoes? Whaever it is, this salsa goes very well with salmon which, in my view, tends to need a lift and something to cut…
Green Bean Salad with Pecans
This is a development of a bean salad with walnuts by Mr Stein. I find walnuts can be a bit strenuous at times and thought the gentler flavout of pecans would give a more appealing result; they still go perfectly…
Sweet Potato Rösti
This adaptation of the Swiss rösti is great as a light snack topped with a little more crumbled goat’s cheese. It also makes a more unusual accompaniment to meat dishes. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 10 mins cooking time: 25…
Skate with Chilli Beans
A wonderful, interesting way to cook skate from the pre-eminent Mr. Stein’s Seafood (based upon his cookery school). I’ve no idea of the provenance of this dish but it seems to be Mexican/Spanish to me, given the use of chillies,…
JO’s Chicken Kebabs
From Jamie’s Kitchen . Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 1½ hrs cooking time: 10 mins Ingredients 500g chicken breasts, cut into 2½cm cubes 4 courgettes, sliced thinly lengthwise 4 long skewers (or fresh rosemary sticks, lower leaves removed) 1 hfl…