The good, the bad and the delicious of 2010 – including this easy tempura.

A simple salad of purple & green beans with crispy onions & salsa.

Pretty as a picture candy striped beetroot takes centre stage in this unique salad.

Chewy quinoa, crisp greens, sweet pawpaw & crunchy pumpkin seeds.

Sri Lankan style Beetroot Curry redolent with the spices of India and the coconut milk of South East Asia.

A great round-up of Bollywood-esque dishes fit for a king. Including spiced Mumbai Hot Chocolate.

Spicy Cilantro Peanut Slaw – capture the first days of spring (or the last days of summer!)

Gnocchi, stuffed with rainbow chard & cheese, served with sauteed chard stems & onions. Seasonal eating at it’s best.

Smoked Snoek (Barracouda) & Sweet Potato Chowder. Perfect for the transitional weather.

Fennel, Olive & Orange Salad. Bold flavours, great crunch.

Fresh fava beans for my Baked Spring Risotto (fava beans, asparagus, chili and lemon)

Sweet earthy beetroot couples with creamy blue cheese for a delectable pizza topping.

Roasted Cauliflower Couscous with a Citrus-y Cumin Honey Dressing

Indian Style Potato Salad – a spicy, creamy, crunchy twist to an old favourite.

Tempura – the new sushi. Bring it.

The Husband’s favourite – Beef Chow Mein

Spanakopita Meatballs – packed with herby chicken mince, spinach & feta. The perfect weekend food.

Sausage, Basil & Mustard pasta – creamy, tangy and delicious.

Guinness Chocolate Cake for my man’s birthday!

Coquito – creamy and decadent. Puerto Rico’s answer to eggnog.