Mains

Dolmadakia (Stuffed Vine Leaves)

George’s grandmother was here visiting us. And this dish is her specialty. I have been meaning…
Canard a l’orange with five spice

This past weekend, while browsing at the supermarket, I found duck – a whole duck –…
Mavrodaphne Rabbit

Rabbit. I know, I know, its Thumper. Yes, it’s also Bugs Bunny. I know for a…
Beef in Red Wine (Boeuf Bourguignon)

I feel very French-inspired lately, as I was away in Paris the last week of April…
Spanakorizo (Spinach Rice)

This spinach and rice dish has become one my favourite dishes to have when I feel…
Octopus In Tomato Sauce with Pasta

I can’t remember the first time I had octopus. I may have tried the rubbery plain…
Chilli Con Carne

This dish has a special place in my culinary heart. I first tried this spicy tomato-meat…
Nasi Lemak

Nasi Lemak is a rich and creamy rice cooked in coconut milk. Traditionally it is accompanied…
Gemista (Stuffed Vegetables)

Gemista is a great dish to have during the summer, the tomatoes and peppers are excellent…
Rendang Ayam Pah (Pah’s Chicken Rendang)

It was Raya earlier this month, and as usual, with Raya comes ‘all the food from…
Lemon Kolios (Atlantic Chub Mackerel)

‘Tis the season for Kolios, sha la la la la la la la. The months of…
Miso-Glazed Grilled Kolios (Atlantic Chub Mackerel)

I love Miso. It adds a different sort of taste to the dish, from what I…