Foolproof. I love Victoria sponge! It always makes me think of Sunday afternoons at my granny’s house. She made her own and was horrified by shop-bought cake. Sadly, the baking...
Kaye and I both have serious chocolate-spread addicts living with us. Yes, Bonnie and Mark, we are talking about you two! The stuff that comes in jars is a bit...
It’s not for me, this one, to be honest. If I am that desperate for sugar, I’ll go chocolate every time, but the kids just love making these. So, in...
These crispy fermented rice and lentil pancakes are more than just pancakes, they are one of India’s most celebrated national treasures. They’ve got a lot going for them: crunchy, nicely...
In Mysore there is a little shoebox of a restaurant called Mylari Dosa that serves just two things: dosa and chutney. It doesn’t sound like much, but this one is...
Despite being old enough to know better, I still shriek with delight in Indian restaurants when the waiter lowers the family-sized naan bread on to the table like a spacecraft...
Aubergine is often described as requiring a lot of oil and plenty of time in a hot pan or deep fryer, but I think this relatively dry oven-roasted method achieves...
The mandolin is an incredibly useful kitchen tool that transforms tough root veg and fibrous bulbs into fresh, crunchy salads in a matter of seconds. Indeed, whenever I look at...