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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
This balsamic salmon and tomato bake is super easy to make, perfect for a laid back supper or lunch. I made this dish, using Italian pomodorino tomatoes on the vine, ...
I made these spiced tofu and veggie skewers in an air fryer, but you can use a grill or griddle pan if preferred. It only takes 10 minutes to cook, ...
This Mexican-style tomato soup with spinach is a hearty soup, yet healthy, vegan, low-carb and high fibre. Serve it with wholesome flatbread or brown rice.
This curried cauliflower, kale and chickpeas with black rice is a simple, healthy, vegan recipe. I made it with leftover boiled black rice. If you don’t have any, just cook ...
When you have leftover bolognese sauce, don’t throw it away - use it for stuffing vegetables squash, bell pepper, courgette, mushroom and so on. These Bolognese stuffed mushroom is super ...
This Persian-style salad with pomegranate goes really well with grilled or Shawarma meat, tucked in a wrap or flatbread. I sometimes add a small chilli pepper to it too, which ...
This potato and sauerkraut stew with sausage is a popular dish in Middle & Eastern Europe. It’s normally made with frankfurters or paprika sausages but my kids prefer it with ...
These mushrooms and beans with tahini sauce are perfect on toasted sourdough, or you could serve them as a side dish with grilled chicken or pork. I used mixed exotic ...
This rocket and walnut pesto pasta with courgette is a super easy dish, which can easily be vegan and/or gluten-free, using appropriate ingredients. Serve it with a crispy salad!
This super easy lentil and avocado salad is a lovely, slightly spicy salad, which is super healthy, vegan, low-carb and high in fibre. Serve it on a piece of sourdough ...
I made this bulgur wheat salad with lentils and roasted squash using up leftover roasted butternut squash. If you don’t have any leftovers, just cut a raw squash in half ...