#recipes

Time for tea Fig and Orange Muffins Figs are my favourite fruit and I love using them in sweet and savoury dishes. These spicy little muffins are wonderful for breakfast ...

South Indian staple Lemon Rice Who doesn’t like rice? I can say that no Indian can actually get through life without rice. Lemon Rice is a staple in most ...

A taste of Spain Seafood paella 400ml hot vegetable broth 1g saffron 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika 125g ...

Delicious chicken dishes for when you are in a hurry The holidays are over and the effort is now focused on getting the kids and ourselves back into the routine. ...

Simple vegan mains Cream of Broccoli Soup 1 large head of broccoli 4 stalks of celery 2 cloves of garlic 1 large white onion 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan salt Pinch of ...

Impressive main in a trice Onion, Pepper, Feta and Pomegranate Tart This dish is easy to throw together and so impressive on the table 5 large onions, sliced 50g butter 4 tbsp ...

Don’t be put off cooking octopus at homes says RODDY DAMALIS, it really is easier than you think Octopus… another one of those products that we rather order in ...

Ulli Theeyal and the story of Onam This week Kerala celebrates Onam, the harvest festival, dedicated to the return of the mythical story of King Mahabali. If there ever is ...

Veggie twist on Tex Mex classic Vegetarian Burrito with red pepper 4 large tortillas Red peppers grilled or red peppers Tomato sauce ‘Pico de gallo’ (see below) Mexican Rice (see below) ...

Take the heat off with refreshing salad Make the most out of the summer and watermelon season says RODDY DAMALIS I have lived on our beautiful island for over 20 years, ...

Sweet vegan treats Healthy Biscuits 3 small Cyprus bananas, mashed 1 pinch of iodised sea salt 1 drop of vanilla extract 1 tablespoon of coconut oil 1/3 cup of Date syrup* 2 tablespoons of almond milk 1/2 ...

Summer in Cyprus! The recipe for enjoying the island comes alive when you have to show its high points to visitors says RODDY DAMALIS Today, I don’t have a ...

Indian dish to suit all tastes Green Chicken Curry 3/4 cup yoghurt 1 cup coriander leaves 1 cup mint leaves 2 green chillies or according to spice tolerance 4 tablespoons ghee 500g boneless chicken cut ...

Time for the BBQ Grilled Shrimp and Salmon with Ginger and Soy Sauce For shrimps 500g shrimp 16-20 with tail Juice and zest of a lime 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon ...

Chicken ‘Riganatio’ – Strong Mediterranean flavours of oregano, thyme, bay leaf and fresh lemon This homely, very simple one-dish meal is ideal for the working mum to throw together. The preparation ...

The healthiest salad and dessert Country Salad 150gr of white shimeji mushrooms cooked in white wine for five minutes Add mangetout for three minutes (make sure it doesn’t get ...

Seabass wrapped in vine leaves Vine leaves are a wonder food. Even though they are used here to seal the fish and hold the moisture in while cooking, you can ...

A vegan taste of India Vegan Biryani 1g saffron mixed with 2 tablespoons warm coconut milk 1cup basmati rice (200g) 50g vegan butter or margarine 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon Himalayan ...

Simple summer treats If you are looking for an impressive dish to serve with drinks this season, RODDY DAMALIS has you covered Smoked Salmon & Prawn Dako Dako is a ...

A taste of India Chicken Biryani 1g saffron mixed with 2 tablespoons warm milk 50g unsalted butter 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt 1 tablespoon ginger, grated on a fine grater 1 ...

What’s for dinner? Marinated Pork Chops with Edamame Mash This is a jazzed up version of a simple pork recipe, with some lovely oriental elements 4 pork chops, about 140g ...

Celebrate BBQ season With the right preparation, less is definitely more when it comes to grilling food says RODDY DAMALIS It’s barbeque season! One of the many joys of ...

A party in the mouth Fish Mango Curry with Coconut Milk In Kerala, king fish is used to make this curry. A firm fish is perfect for this recipe, but ...

Sweet pies to suit all tastes Syrupy Baklava Nests with Hazelnut Praline For the syrup 100g maple or agave syrup 50g water 1 tsp lemon juice For the pastry 5 baklava sheets (225...