If you’ve never heard of Nando’s, you’re missing out. It’s a global restaurant chain that specialises in flame-grilled Peri-Peri chicken with a variety of sauces to go with it. With the introduction of the African bird’s eye chilli to the Portuguese, Peri-Peri was born. It’s a spice blend of African bird’s eye chilli, dried oregano, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘rice’
Quick Dinner: Portuguese-Style Chicken & Spicy Rice
Posted in Latin American Cuisine, Reducing Waste, tagged chicken legs, low cost dinner, Peri-peri, rice on March 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Quick Dinner : “Mexican” Rice Bake
Posted in Latin American Cuisine, tagged beans, Mexican, rice on February 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Sometimes you just need a quick weeknight dinner! Here’s a great idea that’s low in cost and a perfect way to sneak in a vegetarian meal. But if you’re feeling carnivorous, just add some cooked chicken or chorizo. And if you like a bit of kick, add some chopped jalapeños or even better serve some [...]
The Trick to Great Fried Rice
Posted in Asian Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine, Vietnamese Cuisine, tagged fried rice, rice on January 28, 2012 | 1 Comment »
After watching Ken Hom on BBC’s Saturday Kitchen, I had to chuckle a little.. He was showing James Martin his trick to making perfect rice and egg fried rice. Both tips were ones my mother taught me growing up! The best way to make fluffy white rice is to put the rice in a pot [...]
MUSHROOM THREE WAYS
Posted in Italian Cuisine, Reducing Waste, Vietnamese Cuisine, tagged cheese, curry, Gorgonzola, mushrooms, pasta, rice, rice noodles, sausage, stroganoff on August 8, 2010 | 1 Comment »
At my Chesham high street market, white button mushrooms are sold in abundance. However, when you buy a kilo you have to find creative ways to make meals for two. I absolutely love mushrooms. They’re so hearty and (I think) a great option for a vegetarian weeknight dinner. So when I have a lot of [...]
Couple Things I Miss About The States
Posted in Latin American Cuisine, Vietnamese Cuisine, tagged beans, egg rolls, Mexican, nuoc cham, rice, Vietnamese on May 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I am now back in the UK waiting for school to start, and I must confess I am missing a few things about home. However, for the past six months I’ve also been missing certain British foods but I’ll save that for another day. First and foremost, the food I have a really difficult time [...]
