“This curry is reminiscent of the beautiful coast of Zanzibar, also known as Spice Island. Its warming and aromatic flavours will have you looking out the window in search of the dhows, some docking in and others setting sail, as they did when wondrous spices travelled from Asia through Africa to the rest of the …
November 2022
Is It Safe To Eat Watermelon Seeds?
Anybody who’s eaten watermelon has likely heard the same warning: that if you eat a watermelon seed, it’ll grow in your stomach. Part of growing up is putting that myth to bed, but still, many shoppers still prefer to buy seedless watermelon anyway. Watermelon seeds are maligned for their unpleasant texture and disrupting the enjoyment of the watermelon-eating experience. But some …
Air-fryer prosciutto baked fish
Transform frozen fish and humble tinned beans into something really special with the help of an air fryer – a brilliantly easy and delicious midweek meal, without the fuss. Ingredients 2 cloves of garlic 4 sprigs of rosemary olive oil 20g blanched almonds 40g sun-dried tomatoes in oil 20g Parmesan cheese 2 x 150g frozen …
Prawn & tuna linguine
“Inspired by my time cooking with Nonna Rosanna, this sweet and sour pasta is an absolute joy, and uses prawns and their heads for maximum flavour. I’m using her trick of washing sliced onions to make them milder, and that moisture also helps to add extra sweetness as they cook, before we add vinegar for …



