Roasted Red Pepper and Artichoke Empanadas in a Culantro Chimichurri Sauce
*Please note that the time for this recipe does not include 4-8 hours resting time for the dough! I am approaching that horrifying yet wonderful time; my last 2 weeks in yet… Read More
Smoky Aji Chombo Harissa Paste
Harissa paste is a Tunisian chilli paste, although you can also find it in the cuisines of Morocco, Libya and Algeria. Its intense, hot flavour is thanks to hot chilli peppers; usually… Read More
Vegan Basil Pesto
You’d think that the main barrier to a good vegan pesto would be cheese, given that pesto is basically a cheese, herb and nut sauce/spread (originating from Genoa in Northern Italy, don’t… Read More
Vegan Laksa Paste
When I lived in Sydney, Laksa was something we ate almost every week. Despite not having even heard of it before we moved there, Putin loved Laksas so much that he would… Read More
Jerk Seasoning Paste
Last week, I came back from a week in the Caribbean, taking in all the sand, sea and damn good food that the north of Panama / south of Costa Rica has… Read More
Pineapple and Ginger Stir Fry Sauce
Since moving to Panama, pineapple has been an increasingly large part of my diet. It’s cheap, delicious and very refreshing, meaning it’s perfect for almost every day here. I’ve been neglecting stir… Read More
Home-made Thai Red Curry Paste
It’s a truth held to be self-evident that Thai food is fantastic – especially the stuff you buy from the street carts in Bangkok for about 4 pence – but if you’re… Read More
The Best Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese Ever
I remember first making this recipe back in my carnivore days at a friend’s cottage on the lake. Back then I made it with ground beef, and it must have gone down… Read More
Mango-Chilli Sauce
When it’s anywhere beyond 35 degrees in your kitchen, to cook a hot meal is just madness. However, it’s not as crazy as it seems to eat spicy food: it encourages you… Read More
Sushi Salad Dressing
If you feel that smoothies don’t fill you up in a morning, or that they’re just not sufficient to get you through til lunchtime after that bike ride to work, try putting… Read More