This Afghan chickpea stew recipe for qurma-e nakhod or saland-e nakhod makes a gently spiced chickpea stew from Afghanistan that also gets called an Afghan chickpea curry due to the combination of spices intrinsic to so many curries. It’s richly spiced, creamy courtesy of a garlic yoghurt sauce stirred through the stew and drizzled on … Read more
This Middle Eastern mint lemonade recipe makes a refreshing drink of lime juice, lemon juice and fresh mint that has floral notes courtesy of orange blossom water. Dating to medieval times, in Arabic this mint lemonade is called limon na’naa, limonana or limonada, depending where you are. It’s popular everywhere from Egypt to the Levant, … Read more
Our best egg dishes for Easter if you prefer your Easter eggs to come from a chicken rather than a chocolate bunny include egg recipes for everything from a herb omelette to a classic frittata and a Spanish tortilla to poached eggs with crunchy asparagus, crispy fried pancetta and fresh parmesan, a perfect Spring dish. … Read more
My hot cross buns recipe for Easter makes a delightful dough that’s rich, spicy and fruity. As I’ve been baking these hot cross buns for Easter in our Cambodian kitchen for many years now, I’ve given this Good Friday treat a Southeast Asian twist with gentle hints of spice and candied tropical fruits, yet still … Read more
My Russian fried potatoes with mushrooms and bacon recipe for zharenaya kartoshka s gribami makes my take on a comfort food classic my Russian-Ukrainian grandmother often made on a quiet weekend at home. Serve this fried potato dish as part of a shared family meal or as a vegetable side — or tuck into a … Read more