Chilli beans
This is our own “home-style” chilli beans recipe. We experimented until we got it right..with this recipe, we don’t need to hunt for that perfect “chilli in a packet”! If…
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Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
The first time we ever ate Sri Lankan chicken curry was at Ann and Wayne’s in Dubai…their maid cooked it and it was quite amazing…then I had some at Chee’s…
Pinto Beans (or Red Beans) with Rice
This is our “quick” version of a traditional Spanish dish “Judias Pintas”. Its spicy and its filling…but beware the gas 🙂 Our home-made version is another way to make this…
Lentejas (Spanish Lentils Soup)
This is a filling and healthy Spanish dish. Great with bread or by itself. Can be eaten as a starter or main dish. INGREDIENTS 250 gms (green) lentils 6 cloves…
Spaghetti con Gamberino (Spaghetti with shrimps)
This is my favourite pasta dish and I love to make it because no one else can make it the way I like it! We first had REAL pasta in…
Homemade Chicken Soup
INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 whole chicken, breasts removed and reserved 2 onions 2 litres boiling water Salt 2 bay leaves 1 large carrot 1 celery stalk 1/2 teaspoon…
Spanish-style Red Cabbage
INGREDIENTS Serves 2 1/4 red cabbage 2 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp smoked hot pimiento powder 1 tbsp olive oil DIRECTIONS Slice the red cabbage finely and boil in salted water…
Classic Ratatouille
Yes, this is the dish made famous by the movie of the same name by the cook of the same name! I first cooked it in honour of the trip…