Veggie Biryani

Ingredients 1 tbsp.  sunflower oil Knob of butter, optional 1  large onion, sliced 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp.  freshly grated root ginger 1  cinnamon stick 1  bay leaf 3 tbsp.  bhuna curry paste (or any curry paste you have to hand) 250 g  (9oz) basmati and wild rice, Read More

Tequila cheesecake

Ingredients For the base 100 g  unsalted butter, melted, plus extra to grease 250 g  Hobnob biscuits 1/2 tsp.  sea salt flakes For the filling 500 g  full-fat cream cheese, we used Philadelphia 175 g  icing sugar, sifted 300 ml  double cream 75 ml  tequila Finely grated zest 2 limes, Read More

Hot Beef and Potato Salad

Ingredients 500 g (1lb 2oz) baby new potatoes, halved 50 g can anchovies marinated in oil, roughly chopped and oil reserved 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small garlic clove, crushed 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp. sunflower or vegetable oil 2 sirloin steaks, each roughly 150g (5oz),with excess fat removed ¼ cucumber, deseeded and sliced 75 Read More

Traditional food of Ramadan

Family and friends gather to enjoy Iftar Food is part of Ramadan’s traditions; family and friends gather to share and enjoy the two meals that are served: Iftar celebrated at sunset when Muslims break their fast, and Suhoor consumed early in the morning before the day starts. Fasting has an important role in teaching Read More

June 2021 Monthly Horoscope

ARIES The universe and everything in it is permeated by energy and you have yours now. You now have the energy, desire and good timing to gain attention or to attract others to you. Advance your ideas and position by taking the initiative. Watch that you are not being pushy Read More