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 ...
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.
Chicory is one of those vegetables we don’t know what to do with. In fact it’s a very versatile vegetable - can be eaten raw in salads or cooked; it’s ...
This recipe is very popular in the state of Rajasthan - it is really sumptuous and yet low in calories. Choose tender okra for this recipe so that it will ...