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Chicken Bhuna Curry
I love this dish from northern India. Like most Indian curries, it is simply bursting with exotic flavours. Although the traditional...
ladyhatawa
Mar 272 min read


South American Locro
I will start with a disclaimer: this recipe is inspired by Locro stews in South America, particularly from the versions across the Andes;...
ladyhatawa
Mar 252 min read


Stoofvlees (Carbonade Flamande)
This slow cooked stew is a Flemish dish from Belgium, & is said to originate from the middle ages. The word carbonade comes from the...
ladyhatawa
Mar 202 min read


Maltese Tuna Ftira
I first tried this delicious sandwich when visiting Malta several years ago. The Ftira bread cannot be found here in the French...
ladyhatawa
Mar 181 min read


Hummus
What a marvellous recipe this is. Healthy, easy to make & ever so versatile. It can be used as a dip, a spread or part of a meal,...
ladyhatawa
Mar 141 min read


Spicy Aubergine Pasta
Like every decent cook, I am not beyond stealing recipes, particularly from family members. My brother has been staying with me this week...
ladyhatawa
Mar 141 min read


Leek Fondue
This recipe is quick & easy to make; a great way to use leeks, which are incredibly cheap here in France during the winter period. This...
ladyhatawa
Mar 101 min read


Crispy Chicken Bento
This recipe is incredibly easy & quick to prepare; perfect for a week day dinner. It is full of flavour and can be made spicier, if...
ladyhatawa
Mar 72 min read


Potée Auvergnate
This fabulous winter dish is name after its place of origin, Auvergne, a stunning mountainous region in the centre of France. My mother...
ladyhatawa
Mar 52 min read


Welsh Cawl
There is something so wonderful about simple, hearty food that is full of goodness. This Welsh recipe dates back to the 14th century & is...
ladyhatawa
Mar 11 min read


Sweet Potato Hummus
Hummus is a healthy dip that is so versatile. It can be used in wraps & sandwiches, or it can be served on its own as a dip with...
ladyhatawa
Feb 261 min read


Salmon & Lentil Salsa
This recipe is the perfect power lunch to recharge your body with goodness, & only takes 20 minutes to whip together. I've added it to...
ladyhatawa
Feb 251 min read


Mubattan Kusha
This Lebanese meat & potato bake consists of layered potatoes with minced meat and a herby egg topping. There are versions of this dish...
ladyhatawa
Feb 242 min read


Grillée de Mogettes
Consider this France's version of our British neighbours' famous 'Beans on Toast'. Here in the French Vendée department, where I am...
ladyhatawa
Feb 211 min read


Hungarian Goulash
This comforting dish from Hungary is warming & full of flavour. The beef is slow cooked in a tomato based sauce with herbs and a generous...
ladyhatawa
Feb 201 min read


Sauce Chien
In English this Creole dish translates as 'Dog Sauce'. The recipe requires a lot of chopping so they named this dish after a knife brand,...
ladyhatawa
Feb 141 min read


Poulet Roti a la Creole
Beautiful roasted Creole chicken. Having lived on the creole island of Reunion, I fell in love as a teenager with the incredible flavours...
ladyhatawa
Feb 141 min read


Melitzanes Imam Bayildi
This roasted aubergine recipe, although Greek, has its roots in Turkey. The translation for Melitzanes Imam Bayildi is 'Aubergine Imam...
ladyhatawa
Feb 72 min read


Omelette Wrap
This is one of my favorite breakfasts, since I'm not a fan of cereals or other sweet breakfasts. I prefer to start my day with something...
ladyhatawa
Feb 31 min read


Saucisse de Morteau with Lentils
Saucisse de Morteau is a smoked sausage from the commune of Morteau, in the Franche-Comté region. It has a very intense flavour that...
ladyhatawa
Feb 31 min read
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