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 vegan curried cauliflower and squash soup is not only warming and healthy but rather delicate and really delicious too. My version is not too spicy, so children were able ...
During the cold months I find a nice bowl ofchilli con carnewarming and satisfying. It’s particularly enjoyable at parties or outdoor events, like at Halloween, Bonfire night or New year’s ...
For laid-back weekend meals I find slow-cooked stews the most satisfying. Although this Greek-style chicken stew can take up to 2 hours to cook, it’s done slowly on the stove ...
This spiced aubergine chutney is a real treat during the winter celebrations. It goes superbly with cold meat and cheese or can be used as topping on party nibbles. I ...
These Mexican style meatballs are perfect winter parties – such as Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas New Year's eve, as the dish can be prepared well in advance (particularly the tomato ...
This potato and cauliflower curry is ideal on vegetarian days or for vegans. It’s easy to make, delicious, healthy and filling. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread and some ...
This maple roasted squash with mozzarella can be served as a side dish (with meat or fish), or as a main dish in a vegetarian diet. It’s very easy make ...
This version of Cauliflower curry with spinach is made with coconut milk so it’s quite mild, but if you want it to be more spicy, just use hot curry paste! ...
These days it’s not easy to throw a party as you have to cater for all fad and real diets. I normally serve some yummy, free-from-all snacks such as these ...
This Mediterranean sautéed vegetables with pasta is a fantastic vegan dish that can be served with gluten-free pasta or any pasta of your choice. Also, you can add some grated ...
Leftover boiled rice can be used for stuffing. I normally mix it with sautéed vegetables or minced meat and stuff vegetables with it, such as squash, red pepper, courgette and ...
Bottle gourd and tomato curry is tasty and healthy. This recipe is easy to make.