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 ...
Every traditional Christmas meal has to have brussels sprouts. You can make them more interesting by adding bacon and/or a tasty dressing. For this Brussel sprouts with chestnuts and prosciutto ...
One of the most satisfying and filling vegan dishes ischilli sin carne.These days you can get plant-based “minced meat” (fresh or frozen), that you wouldn’t realize it wasn’t made of ...
This vegan, healthy roasted cauliflower soup with chickpeas is the perfect immune-booster on cold winter days. Roasting the vegetables can be done in advance and kept in the fridge for ...
This vegan easy tomato pasta with asparagus is on the table within 15 minutes. You can use gluten-free pasta if needed and serve it with Parmesan for a vegetarian version. ...
This roasted tomato sauce with red pepper and aubergine is a versatile dish - it can be served as a dip, pasta sauce, pizza sauce, puff pastry topping, sandwich spread ...
You can jazz up boring boiled or steamed vegetables jut like this zingy dill mushroom, leek and asparagus fry. It’s ready in 15 minutes and goes really well with fish, ...
This Gnocchi and asparagus in red pepper and tomato sauce is delicate, vegan and you can make it with gluten-free gnocchi too. If the sauce is prepared in advance, the ...
You can make this mushroom and roasted pepper omelette with leftover or freshly grilled/baked red bell pepper. Alternatively, use preserved pepper from a jar (drained well!). Serve it for lunch ...
You can serve this griddled asparagus and tomato with Gorgonzola on a piece of toast for a quick and easy lunch - or a side dish with grilled meat and ...
This chipotle mushroom fry is super easy to make and it can be served in various ways – in tortilla/taco; on a piece of toast; as topping on pizza or ...
This roasted tomato, broccoli and watercress soup is very garlicky, ideal for boosting your immune system. It’s low-cal, low-carb, vegan and gluten-free too. You can roast the veggies ahead - ...
For parties, midweek suppers, lazy weekend meals tortilla wraps are an ideal solution, as most fillings can be precooked or prepared in advance. The baked veggies for this tortilla with ...