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 chorizo mini pies are perfect for parties all year round, or for picnics and trips, or take them with you to work/school in your lunchbox! If dairy is not ...
You can buy packs of soup & broth mix in most supermarkets, which is a mixture of dried pulses, pearl barley and rice. I find it a very useful base ...
Most people think that being a vegan is difficult because you can’t have simple yet filling meals, such as sandwiches. Well, I like using “meaty” mushrooms such as shiitake, oyster ...
I don’t find being a semi-vegan or flexitarian difficult at all, but I do miss a nice Sunday roast. I’ve discovered that many vegetables can be roasted as whole and ...
According the Chinese medicine the best remedy for the common cold is chicken soup. But not any chicken soup. They believe that it’s the combination of ginger-garlic-chilli-chicken that successfully combat ...
I love shiitake mushrooms because they are meaty and earthy. I made this pasta with green peas and shiitake, added a spoonful of vegan pesto and voilà I had a ...
Here in the UK it's suddenly begun to feel really wintery! Returning home in the dark last evening from walking the dog I was chilled to the bone, needing something ...
These baked red cabbage steaks are perfect in a vegan diet, served with a mash or pilaf. They can also be served as a side-dish during the winter festivities, accompanying ...
My favourite mushrooms are chanterelle and oyster mushrooms because they are meaty, low-cal, healthy and incredible versatile. When I have the oven on I like roasting several portions, which I ...