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 ...
Peperonata is one of the basic dishes in Italy that is used for salads, pasta, antipasti, side-dish, stuffing, pizza topping, panini filling and so on. This mushroom peperonata is basically ...
Oyster mushrooms are meaty and earthy, perfect for vegan and vegetarian meals.This oyster mushroom and kale fry is ready in just 15 minutes. You can serve it with rice, noodles ...
This pasta with spicy sweet potato and red pepper sauce has a bit of heat, yet it’s a bit sweet too. It’s vegan, healthy and can be made with gluten-free ...
This Mediterranean style pan-fried exotic mushrooms with tomatoes is vegan, zingy, yummy and ready within 15 minutes. You can serve it on apiece of toast or with couscous/rice. Alternatively, serve ...
This mushroom stuffed with spiced beans is perfect for a vegan or vegetarian meal, served with some boiled rice, bread or salad on the side. Alternatively, you could serve it ...
On breezy evenings a nice mug of hearty soup feels warming and satisfying. This Harissa butternut squash, red pepper and chickpea soup is vegan, healthy, filling and yummy. Serve it ...
Oyster mushrooms are meaty and filling, perfect for vegan meals. This courgetti with oyster mushrooms is a low-carb, healthy, Japanese-style version. Serve it with noodles, rice, toast or on its ...
This stir-fried cabbage with steak is a super easy dish, perfect on busy or lazy days. Make sure you use thick, good quality steak such as matured sirloin. For an ...
This vegan roasted cauliflower, beetroot and chickpeas soup is super healthy too, so it’s ideal in most diets. Serve it with crusty, wholesome bread or toast.
This pasta with roasted cauliflower and beetroot sauce is a vegan dish, that can be served with your favourite type of pasta, gluten-free versions work too. You can make the ...
This Gnocchi with cheesy mushrooms is ready within 15 minutes. You can use any pungent soft cheese - Stilton, Goat’s cheese, Dolce latte, Gorgonzola, Brie etc. The gnocchi can be ...
I had some ripe Brie in the fridge and thought it would make a lovely, creamy sauce. So I made these sautéed mushrooms with Brie, which can be served on ...