Author Archives: theLABkitchen

Chinese Eggplant

Posted on May 14, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Eggplant is one of my favourite vegetables, such an interesting flavour which can be enhanced in so many ways. In Moussaka with lamb and spices, Baba Ganoush all smokey (once my house smelled like burnt eggplant for a few weeks … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Ginger Compote

Posted on May 13, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Some days I think I must actually be Malaysian or Korean because I love their food so much, and then some days I think I was born with Grandma taste as I love porridge and stewed fruit. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Wholemeal Pita Bread

Posted on May 11, 2012 by theLABkitchen

The smell of fresh bread is out of this world! Possibly the only thing that is better is eating it with good fresh tomatoes and hummus next to your favourite person. My new mantra is “it can’t be hard – … Continue reading →

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Lamb and Quinoa Stew

Posted on May 10, 2012 by theLABkitchen

This recipe is a special request from my dear friend Jen who has been so enthusiastic over the years about my cooking that it was a big encouragement to start the LAB kitchen. Jen has a bag of quinoa like … Continue reading →

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Almond Croissants for Mothers’ Day

Posted on May 9, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Mothers’ Day is this Sunday and fresh almond croissants would be a lovely way for you to show how much your mother means to you. Mums (or Moms for my North American readers) deserve more acknowledgement than just one day. … Continue reading →

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Vegan Turkish Delight Jelly

Posted on May 8, 2012 by theLABkitchen

This is for my little brother. He has been a vegetarian for many years, but he used to love both Turkish delight and jelly, so bro, this is for you! This is a seriously delicious jelly flavour and I recommend … Continue reading →

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Lentils with Bacon, Mushrooms and Sage

Posted on May 7, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Once upon a time… a girl bought a bag of lentils. The girl put the lentils in the pantry with all the other groceries. All the little lentils thought each time the girl opened the pantry that it might be … Continue reading →

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Consolatory Cosmopolitan

Posted on May 5, 2012 by theLABkitchen

So my bartender is at it again, this time providing me a consolatory cosmopolitan after a narrowly (and unfairly) lost soccer game. Everyone should have their own barista by day, bartender by night (and mess cleaner all the time after … Continue reading →

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Homemade Yoghurt: A Frugal LAB Recipe

Posted on May 4, 2012 by theLABkitchen

I love culture: music, film, blue cheese, art, beer, literature, yoghurt. So why not try to develop some culture at home (it’s the closest I’ll get to getting K to contemporary dance?). No seriously, why make yoghurt at home? Isn’t … Continue reading →

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Vegan Pumpkin Ravioli with Hazelnut Sage Sauce

Posted on May 3, 2012 by theLABkitchen

I have a lot of friends that are vegetarian or vegan, and I love having people over for dinner parties. The problem is that these two things don’t really go together and my vegetable loving friends get left off the … Continue reading →

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