We all pronounce guacamole wrong! In Mexico where this dish comes from (it literally means avocado sauce), it is pronounced WAKA MOLE! You can play around with the chillies to make it spicier or milder but know your chillies. The jalapenos from my garden are literally like non-identical twins – some are so mild you’d think they were asleep, and others have a LOT of VA-VA-VOOM! So don’t say you weren’t warned.
I never used to eat rice until I discovered Ottolenghi! He is a magician with rice! This recipe is adapted from the master himself and is packed with flavour and absolutely delicious! A real winner! It features regularly at Notachef’s Table perfectly paired with slow-roasted, juicy lamb shoulder. Oh the juices from the shoulder are glorious with the sweetness of this rice!
I bake bread for my family at least twice per week using my trusty Thermomix to make the dough. It’s so much cheaper and tastier than grocery store bread. This is one of my go-to breads. It yields a generous loaf, although my family almost devours it as soon as it comes out of the oven. The tender loaf, a Cookidoo recipe, is very soft with a beautifully crisp, golden crust thanks to the cast iron pot it is baked in. I prefer to use maas instead of buttermilk as I find that buttermilk is quite runny nowadays
Chimichurri is a hodgepodge of several things in no particular order and hails from Argentina and Uruguay. My own hodgepodge recipe has evolved with my taste over the years; this is my current favourite version!
Who says you need cream for a creamy result? Frozen bananas are a great creamy, naturally sweet alternative. Use good quality cocoa powder for a more chocolatey flavour. This dessert is delicious and guilt-free!
