Paste 1tsp fennel seeds1/2 star anise1tsp dried chilies4 black peppercorns 2 heaped tsp peanut butter 1tsp salt1/2 onion roughly chopped1 tin full fat coconut milk To Finish 1 large sweet potato chopped 1 white onion sliced 1tsp turmeric1tbsp tomato puree 1tbsp brown sugar 1/2 bag spinach (washed) Steps1.Toast the spices and add to a blender along with the coconut milk, salt and peanut butter 2.Heat … Continue reading Peanut& Sweet Potato Curry
So I’m on a sweet theme this week but these are just 2 bites of deliciousness, easy to make, easy to carry into work to give away as this makes 21! Peanut Caramel Cups 4oz peanut butter of choice 75gr Tagatose* or regular caster / icing sugar 40gr coconut oil 175gr dates 100ml water ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 150gr good quality chocolate 15gr slivered … Continue reading Peanut Caramel Cups
I have not yet been to Thailand but was introduced to some of its food in recent years and it is one of my favourite cuisines. The heat does get to me but I find the combination of flavours, sweet sour salty & bitter usually with lots of heat compulsive eating – so while I have often been on fire, I have still found myself … Continue reading Red Peanut & Vegetable Curry for Thai New Year – Songkran
Turn away if you are mouse squeamish but I just have to share my Horrific weekend experience. I have been intending for months to get out into the garden to get it summer ready (eternal optimist) and finally got out there this weekend. Feverishly working away pulling over-grown weeds and raking dead leaves out of flower beds, finally making my way to my little raised … Continue reading Marinated Beef with Satay Sauce, Cucumber Relish……and a little mouse
This double dip recipe is for Thai Meatballs with two sauces – great versatile sauces that can be used as sides on lots of recipes. The meatballs are great based on beef lamb or pork, I have to admit I’m only mad on pork mince when I know its provenance. This is quick too – I had the 2 sauces cooking and the meatballs in … Continue reading Thai meatballs with 2 sauces
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