Congee is a common breakfast dish across Asia. It offers all the carbohydrate and protein one needs for the day, delivering the same soothing satisfaction as our western porridge. Congee is a dish that varies from country to country, province to province, and there as many variations as there are families who make it. I’ve […]

No matter the season or temperature, barbecue chicken is always a cozy, homely treat for friends and family. This is one of my tried and true, no fail recipes, and it’s a cinch to make. I freely admit that this dish is one of the main reasons I can’t turn vegetarian. Couscous is perfect stuffing […]

Forget that Old El’ you know what – in case you’ve been living in a box Mexican food has been growing up. Marvelous re-imaginings of the humble taco have been popping up in homes, pubs and five star affairs over the last year, prompting me to update my own offering for your consideration here. In […]

Larb gai is a perennial favourite with Thais and we westerners alike. And rightfully so – when cooked well its juicy, fragrant and ultra-fresh flavours are a leading cause of mouth orgasm.  A southern Thai dish distinguishable by its tepidness, and oodles of lime and chilli, the best larb I’ve sweated over was on Chewang […]

French inspired, capers and creme-fraiche take this pie to less than humble places. It tastes even better if you make the filling the day before eating, which makes it an easy entertainer for luncheons, dinner parties and picnics. It’s not the most summery item, a pie, but this one tastes best cooled. With a crisp […]

This dish is a bit of a Jamie Oliver / Luke Nguyen love child, and frankly it’s a cheat’s version that probably both would be ashamed by. It was with a Pavlovian slaver that I recently watched JO cook chicken satay on 30 Minute Meals, which he served with a tasty-looking but distinctly un-Asian watercress and pancetta salad. Slightly offended, I channel-flicked […]