Mother’s Day Simnel Cake

Mother’s Day Simnel Cake

Mother’s Day Simnel Cake The Simnel Cake, a rich luscious fruit cake, has symbolised Mother’s Day since medieval times.  In those days, the cakes were decorated with wildflowers gathered by sons and daughters as they made their way home to spend the...
Biji Salak

Biji Salak

Biji Salak This recipe was given to me by Nur Hasrat Thamrin as it’s the one she likes to use. She explained that these sweet potato balls have a slightly chewy texture and are delicious served with palm sugar syrup and a drizzle of creamy coconut milk....
Chocolate Jaffa Hot Cross Buns

Chocolate Jaffa Hot Cross Buns

Chocolate Jaffa Hot Cross Buns Hot Cross Buns are traditionally made on Good Friday, though I often see them nowadays at the supermarket early in the new year. Also breaking with tradition are these Chocolate Jaffa Hot Cross Buns, inspired by a Jamie Oliver recipe....
Raspberry Lemon Syrup Cake

Raspberry Lemon Syrup Cake

Raspberry Lemon Syrup Cake This is one of the cakes I baked for my son’s restaurant, Dante, when I was in New York a few years ago. The local clientele still hankered after coffee & cake late afternoon, and this was one I added to the repertoire. You can...
Goan Clams (Tesri Sukhe)

Goan Clams (Tesri Sukhe)

Goan Clams (Tesri Sukhe) This lovely simple recipe is from the south- west Indian coast of Goa, renowned for its seafood, and is perfect as a starter or part of a shared late summer meal. The recipe is courtesy of “From India: Food, Family, Tradition” by...