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Butternut squash, Kale and Goats Cheese Skillet Pie (Vegetarian)

By , December 14, 2019

‘After a good dinner, one can forgive anybody, even one’s own relations’ – Oscar Wilde  This recipe is based on a picture I saw on the front of a magazine. I often see something that inspires and take a snap as Mr B will attest to having backed up my phone and downloaded 10,000 pictures!

Baked Bottle Gourd (Vegan, GF)

By , November 2, 2019

‘The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease’. Thomas Edison, 1903 Bottle Gourd, also known as Lauki, Doodhi, Long Melon or Calabash is a vegetable high in water and rich in vitamin

Brussel Sprouts (Vegetarian, GF, DF)

By , October 27, 2019

‘Travel leaves you speechless and then turns you into a storyteller’ Mr B loves Brussel Sprouts, so when we saw these beauties at the farmers market, he couldn’t resist. I am always thinking of new recipes of these interesting morsels and was inspired by a product we bought on our travels in Italy this year.

Eggplant Stir-Fry (Vegan, DF, GF)

By , September 21, 2019

‘My cooking is simple ingredients, plus umami’ – Nobu My father in law often delivers me an array of vegetables from his miracle grow garden and baby eggplants are my favourites. They are great as they take very little time to cook and they are oh so cute. This recipe is quick and full of

Blueberry Clafoutis (GF, DF)

By , July 13, 2019

‘One small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day’ I get up at 5am to commute to work and so am always looking for dishes that can be eaten on the go. I also buy a lot of fresh produce from the farmers market to prep at the weekend and so am

Bigmama’s Samosas (Vegan)

By , June 15, 2019

This recipe is in loving memory of my grandmother, whose recipes are my guide to know she is always by my side. I was very nervous about cooking this dish and have therefore been putting it off inadvertently. This was my grandmothers signature dish, you know, like when you battle on Beat Bobby Flay, you

Vegan Spring Rolls

By , May 4, 2019

‘I’ve always loved how food can preserve a memory’ My family loves a good Chinese meal, which we would gravitate towards for birthdays and celebrations. My grandma, mum and I would love eating spring rolls, no one else really did, so we would basically get the whole portion to ourselves. We don’t eat so many

Stir Fried Yellow Cabbage (Vegan, DF, GF)

By , April 17, 2019

‘Work hard is silence and let success make the noise’ This is a quick stir fry recipe, but the mustard, curry leaves and turmeric give the depth of a dish that has been cooked for days. This was one of my grandma’s side dishes, so humble and inconspicuous on the table, but so wholesome and

Mushroom Stroganoff (Vegan, DF, GF)

By , April 17, 2019

‘Winter is a season of recovery and preparation’. Stroganoff is an old classic Russian recipe from the 18th century, that has become popular around the world. You can imagine people eating this dish on a cold snowy day, which is why it has become so popular as a warming winter dish in other places and

Happy New Year!

By , January 1, 2019

  Dear Friends of Tasha. Kitchen, Happy New Year! My wish for you is to Live Better, Strive Harder, Be Bolder, Dream Bigger, Climb Higher and Seek Greater. These too are wishes for myself and in the pursuit of this at the end of the year I took some time out to self reflect on