The Recipe Book of Ada de la Harpe
Ada Henrietta Ferdinands, my grandmother, was born in 1883, the sixth of the fourteen children of Frederick William Ferdinands and […]
Potato Theldala
This is a great alterative to a potato curry. It’s simple to make, use minimal spice ingredients, and makes a […]
Anton van Reyk’s Uppuma
My Aunt Marie sent me my Uncle Anton’s (her brother) version of a staple South Indian breakfast dish. She said […]
Sri Lankan Mixed Pickle
This is a favourite pickle at the Sri Lankan table. It’s basically a mixed vegetable mustard pickle with ginger, garlic […]
Beetroot pachadi
I love this simple side dish with its perfect combination of beetroot and cumin. When beetroot and cumin come together […]
Squid Risotto
When to add fish or seafood to a risotto is for me always a touch and go. The work around […]
Date and Lime Pickle Chutney
A delish chutni that has the sweetness of date and raisins (and yes, quite a lot of sugar) cut by […]
Tasmanian Curry Scallop Pie
I had my first taste of one of these from a pub down the very bottom end of Bruny Island […]
Beetroot tempered
I love beetroot for its sweetness. This dish cuts that sweetness with light spicing and vinegar to make a mouth […]
Pol (Coconut) Roti
Rotis are flat breads and this one uses grated coconut which gives it a distinctive flavour and texture. I make […]