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 lovely fennel and broccoli soup is vegan and gluten-free and so ideal for most diets. If you want it low-carb, leave out the potatoes. If you want to spice ...
This roasted butternut squash with bacon and walnuts is a super easy dish to make, particularly if you already have the oven on. The squash can be pre-baked and stuffed ...
Marrow is an underrated vegetable. It’s cheap, healthy and versatile! This Chorizo and couscous stuffed marrow is an easy, hearty, delicious Mediterranean dish that can be on the dining table ...
For quick midweek suppers or lay weekend lunches turkey breast is an excellent ingredient! This pan-fried turkey breast with mushroom sauce, served with a mash or salad is an easy, ...
Ready made curry pastes and curry powder mixtures can be very handy on busy or lazy days. This vegan easy aubergine and cauliflower curry is made with them, so it ...
I find it very useful to keep jarred/preserved roasted veggies in my pantry and fridge as sometimes I only have 10-15 minutes to magic lunch or supper. On these occasions ...
For a vegan Sunday lunch a baked or roasted whole cauliflower is an excellent choice. This Mexican style baked cauliflower has an edge, as it’s bit spicy but you can ...
Braised red cabbage is an essential side dish to accompany roast turkey, goose or duck. I had some leftover mulled wine and I thought I might as well cook the ...
When you invite friends or family over for a meal, cooking can be stressful. I avoid the stress by making dishes that I be prepare or even cook in advance, ...
When the oven is on I like to make use of the lower shelf so I always bake some veggies for meals ahead. Last weekend I roasted some tomatoes, onion ...
Not all pasta dishes are unhealthy! For example this pasta with roasted beetroot and red pepper is not only vegan, but it’s full of vital vitamins. It’s tasty, filling, healthy ...
Spinach and grilled pepper pasta is perfect for vegans or vegetarians. I made it with gluten-free brown rice penne, so it’s a rather healthy dish – ideal for diets or ...