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A Twist on Tomato Sauce by the Saucy Chef

by Dining Minx on November 2, 2010 · 2 Comments

Whilst living in the US last year, I watched an excessive amount of television. To be precise, my TV set was stuck on Bravo TV and Food Network for a large part of the day. Inspiration from the Barefoot Contessa, Iron Chefs, Top Chefs and Martha was flowing in my culinary cerebral cortex, as I [...]

Israel’s Street Food Leading London’s Culinary Scene – Fried Cauliflower with Tahini

by Dining Minx on August 7, 2010 · 3 Comments

Every trip I have taken back home to London over the last year, family and friends have incessantly raved about Ottolenghi. The restaurant is meant to be incredible, and the recipes, largely vegetarian, are said to be seamless and full-flavoured. I had to see what all the fuss was about. Although a trip to the [...]

An Indian Banquet – Lamb Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala and Garlic Na’an Bread

by Dining Minx on July 20, 2010 · 0 Comments

Dinner round the table with dear friends is a favourite pastime. For successful dinner party execution, its best to make dishes that can be prepared in advance. Last Friday evening, I made an array of Indian dishes and Persian pistachio and saffron ice-cream. Given that most could be made in advance, I had ample to [...]

Seeking Happiness in the Kitchen – Asian-Style Short Ribs

by Dining Minx on June 10, 2010 · 2 Comments

The last few weeks have been pretty tough on this ol’ gal. Outside the Dining Minx, I have been unemployed, actively pursuing new ventures and possible ways to bring meaning to my life, post-Masters. Rationale and perspective has slowly dwindled away, as I have started to lose the grip. An existentialist crisis has been knocking at [...]