chilli

Warm chickpea, curly kale and pine nut salad

Chicken and Prawn Egg Fried Rice

Thai Green Curry with Prawn, Squid, and Butternut Squash

Steamed Broccoli with garlic and red chilli

Gazpacho soup with garlic and rosemary ciabatta

Prawn, Mango, Avocado and Chilli Salad

Linguine alle vongole

Just shy of four months ago (still inspired by a trip to Sicily), Marlini had the very good idea that we should make a Clam Vongole dish, for the simple reason that we are hardcore fish and seafood lovers at heart and clams were an ingredient, I had, not until recently, ever cooked. I am…

Halal Beef Goulash

Only last week, I was discussing with Pavol ( a super talented Slovakian database guy I work with) my weekend plans to make a Beef Goulash. We shared stories of the Goulash parties we had been to (I lived in Slovakia over 20 years ago and have been to quite a few), compared recipes, and…

Black onion seed and sesame bread

Please accept my apologies for the slight hiatus on Love the kitchen. I have not run out of inspiration or ideas – far from it. In the last fortnight I have been dealing with the loss of Aslan, my very much loved cat who suddenly passed away; entertaining parents for a long weekend (great opportunity…

Burger Me Senseless

For many, the humble burger can evoke many fond memories and can deservedly be considered a truly lip smacking pleasure. It can also be one hell of a disappointment. At one end of the spectrum – and the popularity for Gourmet burger chains or gastopubs trying to offer something worthy of an often hefty price…