Is “Uh, nope” a frequent US response to lamb?
Peter’s ruminations on US responses to a favorite meat
Homemade Hot Lime Pickle
PM’s homemade take on a favorite subcontinental staple
Lemon and Lime Lentil Curry
An improvisation on a nearly-vegetarian curry theme
Italiana Soup
A terrific store-cupboard recipe for when you need something simple and substantial
Pork with Chiles and Chocolate
One of Peter’s signature dishes. Rich and dark (because of the chocolate). NOT sweet. Mole-adjacent… and REALLY good.
Irish “Strong Farmer’s” Soup
A dish that might turn up in a well-to-do farmer’s kitchen: a hearty beef and barley soup with garden vegetables
The Household Daily Bread Recipe (PM’s Version)
Peter’s version of the household bread recipe, with ingredient amounts tailored to the high-walled loaf pans we use.
Three-Pulse Dhal (for “World Pulses Day”)
A simple lentil curry from store-cupboard ingredients
Ciorbă de Fasole (Bean Soup with Smoked Bacon and Chard)
A rich hearty country bean soup. Chard entirely optional.
Peter’s Isolation Goulasch
A store-cupboard goulasch devised during a COVID lockdown