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 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 ...
Cabbage fry is a healthy South Indian recipe and this is my mother's recipe. This dish is very easy to make and goes well with rice or roti.
Pea-pesto is a delicious, delicate version which I love using as dip, pasta & pizza sauce. This Pea pesto pasta is served with sautéed vegetables, creating a filling, vegan & ...
This sautéed mushroom and leek with lentils can be served as a main dish with pasta or mashed potatoes in a vegan diet, or as a side dish accompanying grilled/fried ...
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 ...