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Pad See Ew
This is in my top three favourite Thai meals. I could never tire of it & just love the caramelised noodles coupled with the crunchy broccoli. I always use the stem of the broccoli as well. It is delicious and adds even more texture to this stir fry. I love to serve this dish with my pickled chillies, which is fresh chillies that have pickled with white vinegar in a jar in my fridge for roughly a week. A bit of the vinegar drizzled on these delicious noodles really is divine!
ladyhatawa
5 days ago2 min read
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Mediterranean Baked Cod
There is nothing I love more than the flavours of the Mediterranean. It is a cuisine that is always packed with healthy ingredients & deep flavours. This is a simple, quick recipe that elevates any white fish though the cooking time should be adapted depending on the thickness of the fish fillet. This dish pairs beautifully with boiled or roasted potatoes & vegetables. 2 Servings Ingredients: 200gr boneless, skinless cod fillets 2 cloves of garlic, minced or finely chopped 50
ladyhatawa
May 191 min read
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Coleslaw
The perfect accompaniment for barbecued meat, burgers & pulled pork. I prefer to make it the night before so that the cabbage has time to soften & absorb the flavours. 4-6 Servings Ingredients: 1/2 cabbage, finely sliced 2 carrots, peeled & grated 4 tbsp mayonnaise Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar S&P Instructions: Simply combine all ingredients in a bowl. Toss well & refrigerate until serving.
ladyhatawa
May 171 min read
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Pulled Pork
Is there anything better than pulled pork? Even without a smoker, pulled pork can be easily achieved with just an oven. Overnight marinade is key, as is the long cooking process on low heat. The result is simply astounding. The pork is so soft that it falls apart in strands. This meat is amazing in a burger with BBQ sauce or topped with mash & grated cheese as a variation of cottage pie. It couples beautifully with coleslaw, the recipe for which I will post separately. 6 Serv
ladyhatawa
May 161 min read
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Honey & Mustard Chicken Tray Bake
This is a one pan meal that is delicious, healthy & easy to make, perfect for a week night dinner. you can substitute the honey with maple syrup for an even tastier version! 4 Servings Ingredients: 800gr new potatoes, halved or cut into bite sized cubes 2 red onions, roughly chopped 2 courgettes, cut into bite sized cubes 2 tbsp olive oil 4 chicken breasts (roughly 700gr) 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp wholegrain mustard Juice of 1 lemon 250gr cherry tomatoes S&P Heat your oven to 180c
ladyhatawa
May 41 min read
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Chicken Penang Curry
We have another dish that confuses us with its origins! Named after the Malaysian island of Penang, this dish is well known across central & southern Thailand. I'm a real fan of making life easier by using quality, ready made curry paste, though there are certain Thai curries for which I highly recommend you make the paste fresh, such as my Chiang Mai Thai Curry recipe, which would simply not be the same without the bold flavours that can only be found with fresh ingredients.
ladyhatawa
Apr 212 min read
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Melon & Parma Ham Salad
This beautiful salad is a great starter or side dish for summer meals. Quick & easy to make, it is sweet, tangy & fresh! I used a charentais melon (a French variety similar to a honeydew melon) but you can use pretty much any melon that you like, so long as it is ripe & sweet. 4 Servings Ingredients: 1/2 a melon, peeled, deseeded & cut into 8 slices 150gr mozzarella mini balls 4 slices of Parma ham, each slice cut in half horizontally 8 slices of cucumber Juice of 1 lime 2 tb
ladyhatawa
Apr 171 min read
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Lohikeitto (Finnish Salmon Soup)
When I discovered this incredible dish from Finland, I fell in love with it instantly. I love fish, particularly salmon, though I had never thought to use it in a soup. Not only is this dish incredibly healthy, it is very easy & quick to make. The fresh dill really is the star of the show & adds that Nordic flavour that makes this soup one of a kind. This soup is even better the next day, when the dill has had more time to infuse the broth. 4 Servings Ingredients: 2 tbsp butt
ladyhatawa
Apr 41 min read
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Garlic Olives
This is a real winner when it comes to offering an appetizer to your guests, as an accompaniment to drinks. Every time I make it I get rave reviews, so I won't be so selfish as to keep the recipe to myself. Here in France we are not scared of garlic, in fact, we love it! It is what makes this dish! For the best outcome, marinate overnight or at least 4 hours before serving, accompanied by toothpicks. Ingredients: 100gr olives, drained well 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp olive
ladyhatawa
Apr 31 min read
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Marinated Mushrooms
This is a popular, tasty aperitif snack here in France, where 'apero' is a sacred event.. The French also call it 'amuse-gueule' which means 'mouth fun', though English speaking countries would call it an 'appetiser'. It really is something different to offer your guests when having drinks together & is served with toothpicks. For the best outcome, marinate overnight or at least 4 hours before serving. Ingredients: 400gr tin of mushrooms, drained well 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
ladyhatawa
Apr 31 min read
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Italian Stallion Pasta
This recipe came about one evening when I wasn't sure what to cook for dinner, so I threw together what was left in the cupboards and fridge; a happy accident that only 30 minutes later, resulted in a dish that is now a firm favourite in my home. I am a massive fan of arrabbiata sauce. You just cannot beat that spice! At times, I make the sauce from scratch, especially in summer when I can use my homegrown tomatoes as the base for the sauce. However, in the winter months I us
ladyhatawa
Mar 272 min read
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Caramelized Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
I love tacos in many forms. This is an original way to make them that is quick, healthy & bursting with tangy, sweet flavours. Serve with warm tortillas & a spicy mayonnaise sauce. Enjoy! 4 Servings Ingredients for the Caramelized Pork: Olive oil, for frying 2 cloves of garlic, minced 800gr boneless, fatless pork, finely sliced 2 tsp fish sauce (can be substituted by soy sauce) 4 tbsp sugar Ingredients for the Pineapple Salsa: 200gr fresh pineapple, peeled & cut into very sma
ladyhatawa
Mar 242 min read
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Spicy Chicken Pasta
spicy chicken pasta recipe
ladyhatawa
Mar 201 min read
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Lady Hatawa's Soul Broth
There are certain recipes that are dearer to my heart than others & this is one of them. I have always loved noodles, particularly rice noodles in soup. I find eating noodles feels like a warm hug; there is something so comforting about it. This dish is heavily influenced by my childhood in south east Asia & my love for Thai food in particular. It can be easily converted into a vegan recipe by simply leaving out the chicken & swapping the chicken stock for vegetable stock. Ma
ladyhatawa
Mar 151 min read
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Balti Chicken Roast
Anyone who has lived in the UK would know just how much the Brits love Indian food. There are Indian restaurants & take-away businesses all over the place! I myself am partial to a lovey Bhuna curry with warm garlic naan bread on the side... heaven! But the UK is also famous for its Sunday roasts, which is why I want to combine the two by cooking a roast chicken 'Indian style' with a lightly flavoured curry gravy. I served it with Lebanese flatbreads (because, sadly, naan bre
ladyhatawa
Mar 132 min read
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Salade de Roquefort
This in an incredible combination of flavours; one that explodes your taste buds & leaves you feeling like you've really had an amazing culinary experience. The bitterness of the chicory pairs beautifully with the sweetness of the pear, whereas the crunch of the walnuts clashes marvellously with the creamy texture of the Roquefort cheese. All of this, finished off with the tang of a red wine vinaigrette. It is heaven & the perfect starter to impress your dinner guests. 2 Serv
ladyhatawa
Mar 101 min read
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Beef & Ale Stew
This British classic epitomises the words 'comfort food'. There is no meal more perfect for a cold winter Sunday. Its fills the house with the most divine scents as it slow cooks on low heat for 3 hours. You will see in the image that I have added dumplings to mine at the end. This is optional. This meal goes beautifully with mash or any type of potato side dish. You can also put puff pastry over the top for the last 15-20 minutes, turning it into a beef & ale pie. Enjoy! 4 S
ladyhatawa
Mar 93 min read
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Poulet a la Moutarde
This French classic recipe is very easy to make with few ingredients involved. Chicken breasts, crispy fried, with a creamy mustard sauce. It pairs beautifully with mashed or roasted potatoes, but also rice or even pasta. 4 Servings Ingredients: 750gr of chicken breasts, each sliced in half horizontally 100gr flour 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 3 shallots, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, minced 1 chicken stock cube diluted in 25cl of boiling water 2 tbsp Dijon mustard 3 tb
ladyhatawa
Mar 21 min read
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Raclette Gratin
Raclette is an amazing, strong smelling cheese we have here in France. It is famous for the being the cheese used for 'a Raclette', which is a meal named after the cheese. It is a very social dinner, immensely popular for gatherings between family or friends. Having 'a Raclette requires a Raclette machine which is a plug in cooking device that the diners use to melt their cheese using little triangle or square trays. You place boiled potatoes, charcuterie & cornichons on yo
ladyhatawa
Feb 282 min read
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Nutty Brazilian Chicken
Brazilian food is very interesting to me. It is like a blend between Creole & Asian food but with its own twist. I love that they often use various nuts in their cooking. It really does add a unique flavour to their food. 4 Servings Ingredients: 750gr chicken breasts, diced into bite sized pieces Juice of 1 lime 1 onion, finely chopped 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped 40gr ginger, finely grated 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp cayenne pepper 50gr peanu
ladyhatawa
Feb 262 min read
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