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 curried cauliflower and parsnip soup is not only super healthy but really yummy and warming - perfect on cold winter days. It’s vegan and gluten-free, but you can serve ...
If you need a vegan main dish or a healthy side dish to go with grilled/baked meat or fish, this recipe of lentils with roasted pepper and mushroom ticks many ...
Vegan soups can be hearty and yummy - so you don’t even miss any meat! This spiced lentil soup is a good example – it’s amazingly filling, yet absolutely delicious. ...
I made this Shiitake miso soup with udon with vegetable stock and gluten-free (buckwheat)s noodles, but if gluten is not an issue for you can use normal wheat udon, which ...
Yellow cucumber pickle, or Dosavakaya, is from southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. This pickle is a favourite of all in my family and is very easy to make. This ...
In Middle Europe, it’s traditional to celebrate the New Year with pork and lentils which (according to superstition) will bring you luck for the next 12 months. We have this lentil ...
Mirchi bajji is a popular street snack and made with banana chilli pepper which has a mild and tangy taste. It is a savoury snack goes well with tea or coffee. ...
This cider braised red cabbage and apple looks and smells lovely on a festive dining table! It goes well with roasted poultry ( turkey, duck, goose, chicken) or roasted pork, ...
This is a quick and easy vegetable biryani recipe. It is a favorite of all in my family.
Kofta in India is generally a meatball dish which is usually made with minced or ground meat like mutton or lamb. This dish is a vegetarian version and is made ...
If you don’t know what to do with leftover roasted squash this recipe is worth a try. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's perfect for a quick lunch during the ...
I got this special recipe for tomato pickle from my mother. She frequently makes it at home and it is very easy to do. This pickle is a favourite of mine ...