If you have never made bread before then this is the recipe for you. There are hundreds of Homemade Yoghurt Flatbread recipes out there but I found Jamie Oliver’s to be the simplest and the most successful. Although the dough is slightly sticky and flour goes...
Another winning Curry Paste to add to the basics collection. Fragrant and delicious, my Husband claimed this to be the best dish I ever made and it all came down to a few fresh ingredients whacked in a blender. Too easy 🙂 Makes approximately 1 cup 5...
Being the busy little bees that we are these days, it is so much easier to just open a jar or tin of Red Curry Paste and be done with it. But if you can spare 5 minutes it is actually so easy to make and tastes so much better…… fresher. I have to admit,...
The more I cook, the more I want to make things from scratch. A. Because I know exactly what I am putting in it, and B. It is so easy. This fresh, mild and aromatic Thai Yellow Curry Paste can be used in Curries, Laksa or as a rub on chicken, fish or pork. Another...
A lot of the earlier recipes on this website use store bought curry pastes. I was not that confident a cook to have a go at my own, not really sure why as they are so simple to make and knock the store bought varieties out of the park. For me, there is no going...
I must say, when it comes to Basic’s (and brilliance), Donna Hay is often my go to and this Chilli Jam was no exception. So versatile, it can really give a basic meal a huge lift. I was a little concerned that it would be too spicy but I stuck to the recipe...
This traditional Moroccan spice paste is perfect for slow cooking, grilling, barbecuing and marinating. Fragrant, spicy and fresh it is perfect with red meat, chicken and fish. I actually double the batch and freeze half for next time. Prep time: 10 Minutes...
I have placed this show stopping side dish in my basics section as really, everyone should know how to make a great Cauliflower Au Gratin. It is a staple with roasts and on special occasions in our house and this recipe is exactly the same as if you broke up the...
Gorgeously fragrant and spicy, this typical Malay curry paste is the perfect platform for meat, chicken or fish. Just whack in a tin of coconut cream and the ingredients of your choice and you have a healthy and traditional curry with absolutely nothing artificial...
This sensational Asian inspired dressing is an absolute staple in my house. On salads, fish or chicken it is a fabulous addition to any fridge! Prep time: 5 Minutes $ Low Budget Makes 1 cup 1/2 cup of olive oil 1/4 cup of light soy...
There are many versions of this classic Middle Eastern dip and most of them are made with raw garlic. I prefer to use roasted garlic as it is a little more subtle and the garlic doesn’t appear to linger quite as much. This is a basic that is a must in every...
A little gem of a spice blend, this Mexican version can be used in tacos, fajitas, burritos……you name it! The best part is that it is preservative free, low in salt and way tastier than the store bought version. You can make as much or as little as you...
