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 ...
You can buy ready-to-cook ravioli in most supermarkets, stuffed with all sorts of yummy fillings. The only thing you’ll need to have is a sauce or soup and you’ve got ...
Tomato soup is one of the most popular summer soups, so there are many yummy variations. This Italian vegan tomato and pepper soup is not the normal creamy version - ...
Puff pastry is a staple food in my fridge (and I also have a spare one on in the freezer) – as it’s very useful for quick meals and/or party ...
This Harissa aubergine with chickpeas can be served in a Moroccan-style menu, or as a side dish (for example with grilled lamb chops), or as a main dish in a ...
If you’re vegan or do vegan days, dairy-free puff pastry should be an essential ingredient in your fridge! I like using gluten-free versions so that I can make free-from meals ...
I used to make Chilli sin carne with Quorn on my vegetarian and vegan days (here is theChilli con Quorn recipe) until I discovered that minced Quorn contained egg-white! Luckily ...
Malayan food is far less well known than other South-East Asian cuisines - using Laksa paste (available in many supermarkets) makes it quick and easy to try it out. This ...
It's hard to say where Nyonya originally comes from. The flavour is a fusion of Chinese, Indonesian and Malayan cuisines yet has a distinct quality of its own. If you're ...
If you’re after some truly delicious and authentic falafels try this aubergine falafel recipe. I used leftover baked aubergine, but you can just put an aubergine into the oven for ...
Home-made hummus is so much healthier (and cheaper!) than ready-made ones from supermarkets. And it’s so quick&easy to make! This aubergine hummus is a creamy version, so doesn’t require any ...