Anchovy bites
During the festivities I always keep jarred goodies in my larder & fridge as these are excellent ingredients for quick snacks and nibbles when someone pops around for a drink. ...
During the festivities I always keep jarred goodies in my larder & fridge as these are excellent ingredients for quick snacks and nibbles when someone pops around for a drink. ...
Christmas dinner is not complete without braised red cabbage. It can be cooked in advance and reheated while the turkey/goose/duck/pork is resting. This apple and ginger braised red cabbage is ...
This simple apple and radish salad is a perfect condiment to good with the cheese board! It goes particularly well with strong blue cheeses such as Stilton and Roquefort. It's ...
Arati Puvvu Pesarapappu curry is a popular dish in southern India. Arati puvvu is Banana flower and this curry is a combination of split yellow lentils. It's very delicious and easy ...
This artichoke and spinach pasta is perfect when you’re too busy or lazy to cook a meal. The tomato sauce can be your own home-made, or shop-bought, ready-to-use version. I ...
Steamed or grilled asparagus dipped in egg yolk is a classic combo. In this version the asparagus is served with chopped hard-boiled egg, so it’s ideal for those who don’t ...
This Mediterranean-style aubergine and bell pepper frittata is perfect for brunch/lunch with a Greek salad, or it can be served as nibbles with a glass of Prosecco at garden party ...
On my vegan/vegetarian days I find curries to be the most filling and satisfying meals. So much so that I could easily become a vegan, given that the variations/ layers ...
This aubergine and chickpea tagine is an easy, healthy dish that’s perfect for midweek suppers or laid-back weekend meals. If you have some preserved lemon in your fridge, do add ...
This Aubergine and samosa bhaji (fritter) recipe uses leftover samosas with aubergine, which gives it a very distinctive taste. If there are some leftover samosas, you can refrigerate them and use ...
This aubergine and sardine spread is a Mediterranean-inspired paté that’s perfect for toast, crackers, or as a light lunch option. It’s rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, protein and calcium, making ...
This aubergine and sun-blushed tomato dip is a creamy, flavourful spread that’s perfect with crusty bread, crackers or fresh crudités. Roasted aubergine gives it a silky texture, while the sun-blushed ...
Aubergine cooked in peanut gravy (Bhagara Baingan) is a very majestic dish which is very famous in Hyderabad, India. It is a must in any grand occasions like marriage or ...
I bought a bowl of six large Aubergines (eggplants) in the market last week. This week I found I still had two and various other leftover vegetables so I decided ...
This grilled courgette with feta and tomato is a super easy dish, perfect for summer garden parties, barbecues, laid-back lunches, picnics and so on. You can serve as a main ...
Bagel can be a wonderful and versatile component of a lazy brunch or weekend breakfast. You can fill it, fry it, bake it, toast it and serve it as part ...
This sautéed shiitake and courgette with lentils is a simple, nutritious dish that can be served as a vegan meal (with brown rice) or as a side dish with grilled ...
This Greek-style halloumi salad is super easy to make, perfect for summer parties, picnics and BBQs. Serve it in pitta bread or as a side dish with grilled lamb, or ...
These sautéed mushrooms with runner beans go well with most grilled/pan-fried/roasted meat and fish. This side dish is zesty so ideal for Spring and Summer meals. For a more zingy ...
This aubergine and chickpea tagine is an easy, healthy dish that’s perfect for midweek suppers or laid-back weekend meals. If you have some preserved lemon in your fridge, do add ...
Baba ghanoush is normally made with barbecued aubergine. This zingy baba ghanoush with green peas is very similar but I used baked aubergine. The smokiness is subtly provided by the ...
This tomato and sweet potato soup with beans is a lovely soup all year round. In the winter months you can make it with Passata, during the summer use fresh, ...
This sauerkraut, gherkin and beetroot salad is very popular all over Eastern-Europe. It’s important that you use proper sauerkraut and fermented gherkins, which are available in most Polish delis. It’s ...
This mushroom and ricotta pasta is ready in just 10 minutes. It’s yummy filing and healthy too! I made this dish with tagliatelle but you can use other pasta, even ...
These vegan mini apple pies are made with ready-rolled shortcrust pastry so they are super easy to make. The only fiddly party is perhaps the creation of the lettuce/criss-cross top. ...
I love stuffed mushrooms, but normally they need cheese and the vegan version is not very pleasant. This mushroom stuffed with red pepper and walnuts is a vegan and healthy ...