Category Archives: Fast food fixes

Tofu and spring onion omelettes

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Louise

Tofu is something I rarely eat, except in a Szechuan or Cantonese restaurant, mainly because I have no idea how to cook it. But, having noticed a) that the Chinese supermarket on the corner stocks three different types, b) that … Continue reading →

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Tom kha kai: spicy coconut soup

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Louise

On the blackboard in my kitchen there is a list. I call it my ‘eat up’ list because it details most of the perishables in my fridge (I’m not so anal as to list butter and milk…). I use it … Continue reading →

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Thai green curry recipe: all the way from Chiang Mai

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Louise

I am very very fond of Thai green curry. I don’t care that it’s a bit old hat, or that there are more interesting, and probably authentic Thai dishes to cook and eat. It perfectly combines just enough spiciness with … Continue reading →

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So good I made it twice: Sweet Paul’s lemon feta dip

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Louise

I’ve not been very hungry for the last week, what with heat, jet-lag and some god-awful infection that just won’t let go. But every so often, when the temperature drops and the coughing stops, I think of what I might … Continue reading →

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HFW’s Fish Fight app and simple fried mackerel with garlic and bay

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Louise

I’m a bit late today and for that I apologise. It’s mainly because I spent yesterday defrosting the fridge and, well, I was a bit overwhelmed with breadcrumbs, bits of unrecognisable protein and some half-thawed coconut milk. My appetite was … Continue reading →

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Canteen’s Welsh rarebit

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Louise

The flip-flops had their revenge. Having called them ignominious yesterday my only pair, a sort of open-air trainer with a good solid sole that is ideal for negotiating London’s pavements and platforms, gave up on me tonight. There I was … Continue reading →

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Peter Gordon’s gnocchi with feta and tomato sauce

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Louise

Salad was my plan today, or something about how to build one with different elements. But oh my, the weather; if it rains much more I think the colour might be washed out of the sky for good. I’m sitting … Continue reading →

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Bill Granger’s Greek salad with halloumi

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Louise

Bill Granger again? Halloumi again? Yes, and I’m not going to apologise because it won’t be long, at least in the UK where it already feels like autumn, before tastes like this seem like a distant memory. This is a delicious mini-tweak to … Continue reading →

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Lime and coriander salsa and a failed Nigel Slater recipe

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Louise

Sometimes the greatest ideas, the most obvious combinations lead to naught. I don’t mind my dinner being a bit rubbish if I haven’t made much effort. But when I have followed a recipe to the letter, not making any substitutions … Continue reading →

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Peter Gordon’s Tomatoes on Toast

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Louise

Don’t be fooled by that innocuous description. I think these could be life-changing tomatoes on toast, the sort of tomatoes that turn ‘on toast’ from the bridesmaid to the bride. What is it with these Antipodeans and their ability to … Continue reading →

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