turkish-style cucumber and tomato soup

turkish-style cucumber and tomato soup So much for the expected heatwave. Oh well, I love this simple soup, which is slightly tart and refr...

a zesty beluga lentil and roasted tomato salad with herbs

a zesty beluga lentil and roasted tomato salad with herbs I love the taste and texture of beluga (black) lentils , so-called for their suppo...

fresh coconut and coriander chutney

coconut and coriander chutney One of my favourite chutneys or relishes is this one to accompany curries or dosas. Fresh and nutty, it zings ...

northern chinese (shandong) style asparagus

 northern chinese (shandong) style asparagus Asparagus doesn't appear much on Chinese menus, apart from in the northern region of Shando...

Cholar Dal (Bengali Chana Pulse)

Cholar Dal (Bengali Chana Pulse) There is little to be said about this Classic Bengali Pulse. Bengalis  cook this  for all special occasions...

Potato Cutlets

Potato Cutlets  To be fair these Potato cutlets which I made on a particularly lazy Sunday without the internet in-between back to back epis...

Braised Tofu Mushroom

Braised Tofu Mushroom  Turns out this is my first vegan post. I decided to make something nice for the other half  and when he told me he ha...