Julie Friend

This recipe was kindly donated by my friend Dharm and comes from his mother Padma Chauhan - it is a family favourite and once you have made it, you’ll see why. He is a fantastic baker and chef and you can follow him on Instagram at @chefdharm. I allow two cutlets per...

I wouldn’t normally give recipes without weights, but the key here is the simplicity which works so well with measuring cups. As with my pancake recipe these are neutral in flavour, so there is nothing to say you couldn’t top them with something sweet. You can freeze...

As lockdown was announced I, like many in my industry, watched as my freelance chef work fell like dominoes from my diary. Thankfully, I had some regular writing work still for Kent Life magazine, but that was about it – parties, weddings and supper clubs were...

Don’t feel constrained to use basil, a pinch of dried or fresh oregano will also work.Preparation Time25 MinutesCooking Time10-15 MinutesTotal Time40 MinsIngredients:Makes 10-12 thin pancakes 100g Plain Flour 2 large free-range eggs 300ml milk (ideally semi-skimmed or...

A basic tomato sauce is the starting point for so many great dishes and for somebody with a passion for Italy like me, it is a staple that has to be permanently ready, either in fridge of freezer. Throw in some fried chorizo and a few olives and combined with your...

I love Asian food - Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese - all of those fresh, aromatic flavours get my mouth watering just thinking about them. This selection of greens in the market in Hong Kong, just had me wanting to whip the wok out immediately, fry a few up and submerge...