Most people, both vegetarians and carnivores, are so convinced that tofu is simply a meat substitute, they are utterly surprised when I say I like tofu most when…
Several years ago, on Wok with Ray, I saw a dish called “torta”. Ground meat in an omelette seemed both an ingenious and appetising idea, so I…
This humble looking stew is in my opinion the most magical Polish dish and one of the most amazing dishes in the world. Simmered for…
Have you ever had Short Ribs Braised in Soy Sauce with Star Anise? It’s my favourite way to prepare ribs and also one of the…
Before I start talking about the dish you see above, I owe an apology to all my dear readers for the considerable break in my…
Even though my “garden” means only a couple of boxes on a small balcony, I regularly find myself suddenly overwhelmed with huge crops of certain…
Lecsó is probably – after gulyàs – the second most famous Hungarian dish. It is a kind of light stew prepared with peppers, tomatoes and the…
I have recently been lucky to stumble more and more often upon pork tenderloin from high quality farms. I cross my fingers this situation will…
When asked what are my favourite Japanese dishes, I never forget to mention tonkatsu (豚カツ), or breaded pork cutlet. Thanks to the deep-frying method and…
Doesn’t Thai cuisine bring spring to your mind? Makrut lime leaves, lemongrass, galanga, tamarind… there is always something tangy, zesty or simply refreshing even in…