Author Archives: robinandsara

Kacha Tomato – tangy green tomato relish

Posted on 26 September 2015 by robinandsara

– a refreshingly sharp relish that tastes best when freshly made. from PRASHAD by Kaushy Patel 3 medium green tomatoes, quartered 1 handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1 … Continue reading →

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Butter Bean and Pancetta Casserole

Posted on 27 April 2012 by robinandsara

Never quite sure what to do with chard, this caught by eye.  The orange/smoked paprika combination works very well, but I would say that the skin of a whole orange is a little bit too much, so I’ll use less … Continue reading →

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Spicy gratin

Posted on 22 March 2011 by robinandsara

I’ve not made this yet….. but it looks tasty! By Yotam Ottolenghi in The Guardian. serves 6 650 peeled weight parsnips 350g peeled weight turnips 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds, crushed 50g unsalted butter 1 tsp … Continue reading →

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Cauliflower and chickpea curry

Posted on 19 March 2011 by robinandsara

I haven’t made this yet, but it looks less fiddly than the other cauliflower curry I posted.  The recipe is written up by Angela Hartnett in The Guardian, and is from a vegetarian restaurant in Bradford called Prashad. Serves 4-6 … Continue reading →

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Butternut squash soup with truffle cream

Posted on 19 March 2011 by robinandsara

This Italian soup proved popular at the candlelit supper.   From Soup Glorious Soup by Annie Bell. ….this soup relies on a potato masher rather than a blender, so it’s on the rustic side, and that suave little spoonful of cream … Continue reading →

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Pike and leek pie

Posted on 14 March 2011 by robinandsara

here’s a suggestion for anyone who has caught a pike! A recipe by Fergus Henderson in The Observer A magnificent pie.  The size of your pike might influence the size of your pie. Serves 4 small pike 1 white wine … Continue reading →

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Celeriac and potato gratin

Posted on 11 March 2011 by robinandsara

This by Angela Hartnett in The Guardian serves 4-6 Ingredients: 1/2 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1/2 tsp rosemary, finely chopped 300g celeriac 3 medium-sized potatoes 400ml double cream 200g smoked bacon, chopped 100g mature cheese, grated 100g butter method: Preheat … Continue reading →

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cauliflower and potato curry

Posted on 26 December 2010 by robinandsara

This was a bit fiddly to make, but worth it (especially for the aroma when the spice paste goes in) From 50 Great Curries of India by Camellia Panjabi cauliflower and potato curry (cauliflower gashi – Mangalore) serves 3 1.5 … Continue reading →

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