Tag: Asian

Valentine’s Day Menu – A Romantic Dinner for Two

Valentine’s Day Menu – A Romantic Dinner for Two

How about a special Valentine’s Day Menu that’s completely Grain-Free, Gluten-Free and Refined Sugar-Free but still incredibly tasty?  Think such a thing doesn’t exist?  Read on to find out how you can create a meal that’s delicious and healthy and super impressive… We’re spending Valentine’s 

Sticky Chinese Chicken Thighs

Sticky Chinese Chicken Thighs

Having guests over tonight – and with a whole day to cook (what with it being Saturday and not having to go to work) I decided to cook something that takes a bit more time, but which also could be left alone in the oven 

Pan Chai – Harrods – Knightsbridge, London

Pan Chai – Harrods – Knightsbridge, London

Pan Chai is an Asian Fusion restaurant located in Harrods, on the Ground Floor in the Food Hall.  It is a counter-style restaurant where you can watch the sushi chefs creating amazing rolls and platters while you eat! Chabile, the hostess, welcomed me warmly and 

Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice

Egg Fried Cauliflower Rice

If you love Chinese food, no doubt you’ll be aware of Egg Fried Rice.  It’s a staple on most Chinese menus and goes with almost every dish from Crispy Shredded Beef, to Sticky Chinese Chicken Thighs to Sweet Chilli Salmon.  Well, this Egg Fried Cauliflower 

Ottolenghi’s Restaurant – Islington, London

Ottolenghi’s Restaurant – Islington, London

Another date night and after taking Dan to Casa Paco in Madrid last month, it was my turn to be treated.  Having eaten in Bala Baya a couple of weeks ago, we found out that the chef there used to work for Ottolenghi’s Restaurant.  It’s 

Sweet Chilli Salmon with Sesame Seeds

Sweet Chilli Salmon with Sesame Seeds

I don’t tend cook a lot of Asian Recipes – I prefer Mediterranean foods, and the balance of flavours and spices in Asian cooking tends to be a little out of my comfort zone – (I’m working on it).  My Asian Sticky Chicken Thighs were 

Kimchi Fried Cauliflower Rice

Kimchi Fried Cauliflower Rice

Fermented foods are all the rage these days.  Great for your gut, they promote the growth of healthy bacteria and a healthy gut is a happy one!  Kimchi is the new guy on the block when it comes to fermented foods so I decided to