Cranberry & Coconut Chicken Curry

My local supermarket has been selling fresh American cranberries in sporadic bursts of late. Imported. I know about food miles but given that every other veg I buy is produced in France and some even a few kilometres from down the road, the occasional exotic fruit or veg isn't too bad, is it? So the minute I spotted them, they were winging their way (under a mile more) to my kitchen.

Chocolate and Speculoos Terrine

I'm not a big fan of meat terrines, but I recently got acquainted with this dessert one.
Let me introduce you to Chocolate and Speculoos Terrine!

Carrot Pancake

Carrot cake or pancake? What to make?

Decisions, decisions...and so goes my mid-morning musings playing to the drum of a rumbling tummy's cravings.

Chocolatey Lamb Curry

Chocolate, ginger and chillies - these are a few of my favourite things. A good dose of chillies and chocolate release endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and ginger stimulates the blood circulation. Three superfoods not to mention aphrodisiacs which deserve some loving attention.

Poached Pears with Lime Kulfi

A poached pear doesn't need any fussing or fancy and over the top trimmings; the pear's elegant shape speaks for itself: simply sublime. And simple to poach too. Here's how.......