This is an incredibly simple and economical way to make your own coconut milk for using in tea, coffee, cereals and baking. It is not rich enough in this state to use in curries, but it makes a pretty incredible Coconut Milk and Mango Risotto (recipe coming soon!) It takes no time at all,…
Thai Red Curry Paste
Learned while staying in Thailand, this Red Thai Curry Paste is spicy and aromatic. It uses whole dried red chilies, as well as fresh red bird’s eye chiles for extra spice. I usually add both types, each gives a slightly different favor, as well as an increased heat level. You can use the seeds as well…
Thai Penang Curry Paste
Penang curry is one of the more lightly-spiced Thai curries. I love the nutty, slightly sweet flavor. This paste has two types of chilies, plus kaffir lime peel – as well as the leaves. Finally, the addition of ground peanuts rounds out the flavors. More peanuts are then added during the actual curry-making process. All…
LEMON HUMMUS
There are as many different hummus recipes out there as there are ways to spell it, and I love to experiment with different flavor combinations on this classic appetizer. Sometimes, though, simple is best and this hummus really stands out on a meze platter. It is just a regular hummus, but using a few different…
Ginger & Lemon Syrup
My husband and I were recently in a Japanese restaurant in Dublin, CA, and ordered a house-made ginger soda. It was so good, I had to ask them how they made it. The bar staff were really great and not only told me, but showed me how to make it too! If I particularly enjoy…
HARISSA PASTE
Harissa is a hot paste and condiment used in North African Regions, including Tunisia and Algeria, as well as in Israel – although it is probably best known for its use in Moroccan food. There are many different plays on the paste – from smoky and sweet, to hot and fiery. This Moroccan-inspired paste is a…
Vegetable Pakoras
Pakoras are a simple and delicious start to an Indian meal. They are also fantastic as a simple lunch, served with a crisp salad and coconut, mint and tamarind chutneys. They can be eaten hot or cold, and any leftovers are great in a sandwich too! I just love Indian food. I find it very…
Avocado, Cacao & Coconut Pudding
Sweet, creamy chocolate pudding. Yum! Such a simple thing to make, and yet so delicious. Although chocolate puddings are usually loaded with calories and saturated fat from eggs and cream, this version adds heart-healthy omega-3s in the form of avocados! Avocados are amazing, but you already knew that! Quite often, people get scared of their…
Grilled Ruby Grapefruit
One of the first recipes my mum taught me when I was little was this cheeky little way of preparing grapefruit. It’s so simple, yet so tasty. Sometimes simple is best, and although I have always adored grapefruit, this easy prep makes for a delicious treat. Any grapefruit will do, yet I find that ruby…
This Food & Travel Blog is all about my love of fruits and veggies, and about using as many as I can during the course of the week - whether at home or abroad. In fact, you could say I'm mental for veggies!
