AKA Nigella's Nuts. As it's been the festive season I've been knocking these up almost weekly, and numerous friends have asked for the recipe. Delicious with a little tipple to welcome your guests, they're irresistible. I've taken the liberty of adjusting the recipe slightly as I think they benefit from just a little more coating … Continue reading Bar Nuts
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Curried Popcorn
Inspired and tweaked from a Stéphane Reynaud recipe, this is a surprising twist on the norm. Popcorn can be a reasonably healthy snack, although the classic styles are far from it. Popping your own corn couldn't be simpler - just heat a little oil in a large pan until shimmering, add the corn kernels and … Continue reading Curried Popcorn
Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
..aka Summer rolls or more accurately, Gỏi cuốn, these little Vietnamese beauties are super-fun for younglings and still quite an exotic concept in the UK. They were staple lunchtime fayre back in our Australia days due to the proximity to South East Asia and its heavy influence in the region. They're a pretty healthy alternative … Continue reading Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Harissa Houmous
Love Houmous (or hummus even)? Fancy a little twist to spice things up? How about a super-simple Harissa Houmous for a change; my twist on Jamie Oliver's Simple Houmous recipe Harissa is the North African equivalent to Gochujang or Sambal Oelek chilli pastes. Ingredients: 400g tin of Chickpeas 1 tbsp Tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 … Continue reading Harissa Houmous
The Treats That Pass Us By
A highlight of studying real food and cooking from scratch is discovering all those little hints and tips, treats and surprises. It's wonderfully satisfying when you come across something that's terribly simple yet joyfully delicious. There's so many of them out there and it's got to be the easiest way to get people engaged and inspired to start cooking … Continue reading The Treats That Pass Us By
Food Fit For Felix 