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 ...
These balsamic baked cauliflower steaks with beetroot can be served as a main dish in a plant-based diet ( with mashed potatoes or rice) or as a side dish with ...
This chipotle butternut squash with chickpeas can be served in flatbread or tortilla wraps, with some cheese or plant-based feta for a vegan version. Alternatively, you can use the mixture ...
There are more and more acceptable vegan alternatives for cheese, that can be used for cooking too (the older products just melt into transparent liquid). I made this vegan mushroom ...
We all have days when there is nothing in the fridge to eat - on these occasions you stall can make a meal using cupboard products like this pasta with ...
This roasted tomato and sweet potato soup with chickpeas is filling, healthy and very warming on cold, winter days. I used cherry tomatoes on the vine, but normal tomatoes would ...
These garlic grilled cherry tomatoes are super easy to make all year round and can be used for many meals and dishes. For example you can serve them with goat's ...
This Mexican-style stuffed squash can be made in two parts - first the stuffing, then the roasting. Also, you can use leftover boiled rice for the recipe. Serve it with ...
This roasted pepper and beetroot soup with black beans can be cooked in two stages – the veggies can be roasted ahead and kept in the fridge, then, on the ...
If you’re missing a nice Sunday roast during Veganuary try roasting a cauliflower. It’s really yummy and works well with the usual sides dishes. This paprika roasted whole cauliflower with ...
They now make pretty decent vegan, meatless “mince” which can be used to make meatballs, pasta sauces, chillis, curries or stuffing. These vegan stuffed peppers in tomato sauce are made ...
After our Christmas meal most of have plenty of leftovers. You can make many meals with them - salads, pies, frittatas, stuffing and so on. This leftover roasted duck pie ...
After our Christmas meal most of us have some leftovers – not only meat but roasted and steamed vegetables too. You can either snack on these till New Year’s Eve ...