Indonesian monkfish curry

Indonesian monkfish curry

This Indonesian monkfish curry is inspired by a similar recipe from Sarah Raven's lovely book 'Food for Friends & Family'. Its signature flavours come from lots of fresh lemongrass, coriander, and coconut milk. We've added lots of vegetables in our version - red pepper, savoy cabbage, and broccoli - but feel free to use whatever you have on hand. The mango salsa isn't necessary but it does add something special to the finished dish. Serve with basmati rice for a complete, satisfying, and delicious meal. 

Herb Hero: Chevril

Herb Hero: Chevril

Chervil is another underused herb that we simply adore. Why hasn't it hasn't yet reached the mainstream? It's easy to grow and has a mild sweet aniseed flavour that's delicious with all kinds of dishes. We hope that by dedicating our June Herb of the Month to Chervil that more people will be motivated to embrace this marvelous herb!

Herb Hero: Lemon balm

Herb Hero: Lemon balm

The sky's the limit with lemon balm and you can use it in any dish that would benefit from a lemony kick. Try adding it to salads, marinades, and stuffing. Combine it with other herbs to make a pesto. Whatever you do, always add lemon balm at the end of cooking or the heat will destroy the flavour.

Herb Hero: Bay

Herb Hero: Bay

Feeling blue with all the wind and rain? Then its time to nourish your body and soul with some delicious warming winter stews and soups.  Bay is the Herb of the month for February as its an essential ingredient in any soup, stew, stock and casserole. Also a crucial part of the ever useful Bouquet Garni. Long cooking draws out the aroma of this herb but generally you should only use one or two leaves as the flavour imparted by bay is strong.