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 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 ...
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 ...