Recipes

More Leftover Alchemy, coconut vinegar, kimchi, rosti, arancini, sweet elixirs

Transforming leftovers into vinegars, sauces, pies, jams and kimchi—how a week’s worth of scraps became meals, preserves, and new delights.

Jun 17 •

No Soup for You? Mulligatawny, Seinfeld, and a Sister’s Tummy

A deep dive into the origins of Mulligatawny soup, including the traditional colonial 1845 recipe and a modern twist on the classic.

Jun 10 •

The Alchemy of Preserved Citrus and a Green with Envy Salad

From Morocco to Malaysia, through my kitchen to yours — citrus transformed, layered with spice, and served with seared tuna and soft herbs.

Jun 3 •

Leftover Alchemy: From Class to Kitchen to Kindness

How I turned a Sri Lankan feast into sambal samosas, nasi goreng and breakfast on sourdough with a zero waste philosophy

May 24

Sri Lankan Vambotu Pahi - Brinjal Pickle

A deep, spiced pickle of eggplant infused with tamarind, jaggery, whole roasted spices, and the unmistakable perfume of curry leaves

May 22 •

Sri Lankan Beef and Cashew Kofkas + Dipping Sauce Ideas

Crisp golden kofkas to serve with tropical cocktails, fiery sambols, and a generous spread of dipping sauces

May 11

Apéro Round Up and Poll

Should it stay or should it go?

May 8 •

A Sicilian Nest of Chilli, Anchovy, Capers and Pistachio Wrapped in Baby Peppers

May 7 •

Sweet Sap to Sambal: Cooking with Kithul Jaggery

Three dishes for a Sri Lankan table: two made with smoky-sweet kithul jaggery, and one a modern lunu miris variation, sweetened with dates.

May 5

Salt and Sunshine, Calamansi Barramundi with Crunchy Longan Salad

Salted calamansi and turmeric lead the way in this bright, spice-warm dish with grilled fish and a cool, crisp salad.

Apr 28 •

Prawn Croquettes staring Marcella's Onion

An Apéro born from Easter leftovers and Marcella’s onion

Apr 24 •

Tuna Salad with Olive Oil Mayonnaise and Salsa Verde

A simple, elegant salad where nothing goes to waste, even the tuna oil becomes the mayo.

Apr 24 •

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