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 vegan pea and tomato turnovers can easily be gluten-free too, if you use appropriate puff pastry. For the vegan version make sure the pastry is dairy-free! You can serve ...
This broccoli, leek and potato soup is a healthy yet hearty soup. It’s vegan and gluten-free too - suitable for most diets. Serve it with bread, pasta or rice.
I always make my own pasta sauce, usually double or triple portions and freeze the leftover for another meals. I normally make thespiced sweet potato and tomato pasta sauce- but ...
These vegan meatballs in baked beetroot and red pepper sauce is a healthy and delicate dish – perfect in a balanced, plant-based diet. Although I made it with vegan meatballs, ...
Pizza is very easy to make yourself. It can be more healthy too if you use spelt pizza dough. I used my bread machine to make the dough, but you ...
This Japanese-style oyster mushroom and leek stir-fry is healthy, vegan, gluten-free and really delicious. It’s on the table within 15 minutes, so it’s ideal for a lazy weekend lunch or ...
This vegan cauliflower and Brussels sprouts curry is ready within 25 minutes, ideal on busy/lazy days. You can make the paste and even steam the veggies in advance, then putting ...
This sauteed Shiitake with broad beans is on the table within 15 minutes. You can serve it with noodles, rice or pasta as a vegan meal. Alternatively it’s a nice ...
I love making this spiced cherry tomato and sweet potato sauce because it’s so versatile - it can be used as a dip, pizza sauce, pasta sauce, stock base for ...
This harissa baked peppers, tomatoes and beans are perfect for a laidback vegan lunch, served on a piece of toast. It could be served as a side dish with grilled ...
Peperonata is a classic Italian dish of stewed sweet peppers, onions and tomatoes. The classic recipe is made on the stove using red wine vinegar - I baked it and ...