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Mirin & Chilli Sticky Chicken Wings

In Uncategorized On May 3, 2012 0 Comments

This is one of my all time favourite chicken recipes. I’ve been making it for a long time and it is so popular with my friends and loved… Read More »

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My ULTIMATE Chocolate Chip ‘Rubble’ Cookies

In Uncategorized On May 3, 2012 0 Comments

I love a good cookie. Who doesn’t? I always find they keep both kids and adults very happy and really don’t involve the same effort a cake or… Read More »

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‘Nowrouz’ – Persian New Year 1391

In Alounak Restaurant, Ayd, Events, Haft seen, Haft sin, Mohsen Restaurant, Nowrouz, Persian Food, Persian Grocer, Persian New Year, Persian Traditions, Sabzi Polow Mahi, Sofreh, Tahveel On March 18, 2012 0 Comments

It’s ‘Nowrouz’ (meaning new day) 1391 and every Persian should be preparing for the new year. Yes, I know what you’re thinking… “1391? How did we get from… Read More »

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Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps

In Recipes On March 17, 2012 0 Comments

My cousin couldn’t cook to save her life. In fact, she has 3 kids and is preggers with another one and STILL can’t cook. I love her dearly,… Read More »

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‘Pizza Mind’ at Santa Maria, Ealing

In Reviews On March 17, 2012 0 Comments

Now normally I wouldn’t blog about just any old pizza or meal. I like to write about things that I either admire, value or that knock my socks off… Read More »

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Persian Herb Rice (Sabzi Polow)

In Come Dine With Me, Events, Maldon Sea Salt, Persian Rice Recipe, Recipes, Sabrina's Lamb, Sabzi Polow Mahi, Tahdeeg, Tahdig On March 17, 2012 0 Comments

This is one of my favourite Persian rice recipes, generously flecked with herbs and the perfect accompaniment to pretty much any kind of meat or fish. Traditionally this… Read More »

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NEW DATES: Persian & Arabesque Supper Clubs – The Story So Far

In Events, Supper Clubs On February 16, 2012 0 Comments

Ok, so not so much as a story but a few teasing pictures to best show off what you’ve missed out on so far! Since it’s conception in… Read More »

Blood Orange & Radicchio Salad

Ultimate Valentine’s Night In Menu

In Uncategorized On February 11, 2012 0 Comments

If the strain of securing a table for a romantic Valentines day dinner is enough to drive you to distraction, then why not buck the trend and do… Read More »

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Asian Beetroot ‘Slaw

In Uncategorized On January 31, 2012 0 Comments

I do love a good coleslaw (or “slaw” as our American cousins say!) but all that mayonnaise makes it unecessarily calorific and quite frankly, I’d rather have a… Read More »

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Swede and Carrot Crush

In Uncategorized On January 31, 2012 0 Comments

Another fantastic recipe honouring the Portobello Root Vegetable Festival, in celebration of the wonderful abundance of root vegetables at this time of year. Roots are perfect for creating economical,… Read More »