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 ...
You can serve this roasted cauliflower and bell pepper as a main dish with rice, gnocchi or couscous, or a side dish with grilled/fried fish and meat. It’s best to ...
In most supermarkets you can get pre-packed mixed exotic mushrooms, which normally include Oyster, Maitake, Shiitake etc varieties. They are perfect for soups, stews, salads and sauces. This balsamic mixed ...
This braised spiced red cabbage with plums goes particularly well with roasted duck and goose, but you can serve it with other poultry, games or pork too. It’s perfect for ...
This courgette and leek pasta can be vegan or vegetarian and gluten-free if appropriate pasta is used. It’s ready in just 15 minutes, it’s filling, yummy and meat lovers can ...
This pasta with vegan creamy mushroom sauce dish is ready in just 15 minutes. The sauce is really creamy and tasty, and super easy to make. You can use gluten-free ...
You can serve this Moroccan baked squash with broad beans as a main or side dish. It goes well with grilled lamb and chicken, or couscous and rice. Add a ...
You can serve this maple baked sprouts and carrots with bacon as a main dish (with rice or mashed potatoes) or as a side dish in a special menu (for ...
This braised red cabbage with sour cherries goes really well with poultry and game - for example chicken, duck, goose, venison etc. It’s very easy make and it can be ...
This pasta with courgette and spinach pesto can easily be vegan and gluten-free if you use plant-based cheese and corn or brown rice based pasta. It’s really easy to make, ...
You can make this potato salad with courgette and spinach sauce with leftover boiled potatoes or from scratch. It's tasty, healthy and gluten-free. It can be served warm or cold ...
It’s so easy to make your own pesto, it takes only 5 minutes! You can experiment with different veggies and herbs too - like this courgette and spinach pesto, which ...
It’s useful to have a some jarred grilled veggies in the pantry, in case friends drop in for a drink, or you want some tapas/anti-pasti before dinner. This Mediterranean grilled ...