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 ...
Beetroot is a vegetable with an acquired taste that has been linked with better stamina, improved blood flow and lower blood pressure. Drinking beetroot juice after exercise reduces muscle soreness ...
Marrow stew with dill is a traditional Hungarian pottage, calledTökfőzelékwhich divides the country – people either love it or hate it. In my family most of us love it, although ...
I made these lovely spiced Courgette and chilli tartlets using gluten-free pastry, but feel free using normal puff pastry (which will be more puffy than mine). The tartlets are perfect ...
This soup is recommended for 5:2 and low-cal diets followers, as it's satisfying and tasty, yet wonderfully low in calories! As made here, using a pressure cooker, this Broccoli Leek ...
I recently discovered gluten-free puff pastry. It’s actually not too bad – not as puffy as the normal one but close enough. I had some leftover barbecued peppers in my ...
This courgette and frankfurter gratin is perfect for those who are on a high-protein, low-carb diet. You can use other cooked sausages too, instead of wurst. I sometime add a ...
Bottle gourd is a long melon and is a water-based vegetable. It is very good for your health and nutritious too. This recipe is simple, yet delicious and done in ...
When I make roast dinner I always use the other shelf in the oven to bake or roast some vegetables. These I either serve with the roast meat or put ...
When I’m busy or tired I don’t really feel like cooking, but I don’t like buying ready-cooked meals from the supermarkets either as they are full of additives and/or sugar. ...
Ridge gourd is one of the most nutritious and easily digestible vegetable. It is commonly used in South Indian cuisine and this curry tastes great with roti/ rice.