Category: Pasta and Grains
-
Irish Soda Bread
Bread, and baking in general, has a reputation for being pretty tricky. However, this quick and delicious Irish soda bread can be knocked up in under an hour. What is Irish Soda Bread? Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread made without the help of traditional bread-making ingredients such as yeast. Instead, it uses other…
-
What are These Types of Rice and How to Use Them
Is there such a thing as too much choice? With the types of rice we can find on our supermarket shelves, some may argue that there is. Fortunately, choosing a suitable variety becomes easier when you know what you want. Over 100,000 Types of Rice Rice is the second most cultivated crop worldwide, forming the…
-
Spicy Rice (Nando’s Style)
My love of the high street food chain Nando’s inspired this spicy rice recipe. I don’t usually prefer rice, preferring other sides like their macho peas. However, this rice dish completes any peri-peri-inspired dinner. What is Spicy Rice? As its name suggests, spicy rice is a rice-based dish made with spices. When discussing spicy food,…
-
How to Cook Perfect Basmati Rice
The perfect basmati rice is fluffy, tender, and far from a complex technique to master. All it takes is a little care, patience, and the correct water-to-rice ratio. What Is Basmati Rice? Basmati Rice belongs to a group of rice varieties known as long-grain rice. Long-grain rice length measures approximately four times its width. Its…
-
Pilau Rice
Every Indian takeaway menu across the UK features pilau rice in some form. This recipe will make your curry night a little more special with minimal extra effort. What is Pilau Rice? We all tend to recognise pilau rice as bright yellow and contains whole spices such as cardamom. However, Pilau rice refers to rice…
-
Kedgeree
This Kedgeree dish is a British classic that can be eaten hot or cold. Its flavours are reminiscent of Indian cuisine while taking a more traditional British approach.
-
Prawn Paella
Paella is commonly known as a dish originating from Spain, specifically the Valencia region, hence its original name of Paella Valenciana.
-
Pasta with ‘Nduja
This spicy Calabrian pasta with ‘Nduja recipe will become your once-a-week go-to easy meal when you need to whip something up quickly. I always keep a jar in the fridge because the rest of the ingredients can be found in everyone’s pantry.
-
Welsh Rarebit Macaroni Cheese
This Welsh rarebit macaroni cheese combines an old English snack and the ever-famous children’s macaroni and cheese dish. This version, however, includes British ale, making this the perfect no-fuss adult dinner party item.
-
Spicy Tomato Couscous
This spicy tomato couscous recipe makes a super quick side and is full of flavour. Couscous cooks in minutes; its calories are lower than other grains, such as rice.
-
Spicy Pepperoni Pasta Bake
This Spicy Pepperoni Pasta Bake will feed the whole family and satisfy even the fussiest of eaters.
-
Sumac Roasted Squash and Bulgur Wheat Salad
Known for its tartness, sumac contrasts well with sweet Butternut squash and helps balance the flavour profile of the Sumac Roasted Squash.