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 pasta with beans and roasted pepper is made with an easy vegan puttanesca sauce (using capers instead of anchovies). The sauce is much tastier, if you use fresh, ripe ...
I always have peas in my freezer and like to keep jarred roasted pepper and artichoke in the pantry too, as they are very useful for speedy meals or treats. ...
Most supermarkets sell gluten-free and vegan ravioli these days, which is perfect for a quick and easy supper during the week. I like to serve it in a rich, home-made ...
This vegan Mexican-style roasted tomato soup is rather spicy. If you don’t like the heat, roast only one chilli and/or remove the seeds and veins before cooking. I find the ...
This vegan, gluten-free pizza is ideal for those who are on dairy-free, gluten-free or/and vegan diets. The dough requires a little bit of skill and the baking is quite fiddly ...
This vegan roasted tomato and sweet potato soup is really lovely on breezy Summer evenings. You can roast the veggies days ahead (then chill or freeze) and warm it up ...
I was going to make my usualeasy broccoli soupfor lunch but accidentally added too much stock it. I need to bulk it out so decided to add some broccoli, carrots ...
I love all sorts of curries but they’re normally a variety of Indian dishes. This time I went for a Thai green sweet potato, mushroom and bean curry which has ...
I always keep in my pantry tinned beans in chilli sauce as it's very useful to create quick and easy dishes like this tortilla with spicy beans and grilled vegetables. ...
This yummy Shitake and red pepper stir-fry can be served on a piece of toast or with noodles as a main vegan meal, or as a side dish (for example ...
When I have the oven on baking or roasting I always use the lower shelf for something else that can be used for other meals. I tend to bake a ...