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 is a popular south Indian dish and easy to make. This versatile summer vegetable gets me excited whenever I venture to cook it for the day’s meal. To make ...
This baked squash and spinach frittata can be sliced into lovely little nibbles when you have guests around for a drink. Alternatively you can cook it for a light supper or ...
For festive occasion it’s good to know a couple of easy-yet-looking-fantastic (and delicious!) recipes. This chicory and orange salad is one of those - it’s perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s day, ...
Throughout the year we often need immune-boosting food. This roasted tomato and beetroot soup is perfect for such occasions. It’s easy to make, full of vitamins and can be served ...
Raw Bananas are used significantly for cooking in south India, especially in Kerala. Many ways of cooking, from snack to curries, are prevalent across the south. This recipe is a ...
One of my favourite side dish is braised red cabbage - particularly with roast duck or goose. This braised red cabbage with beet and apple is a special recipe, ideal ...
This healthy yet filling bean and cabbage soup is just the thing to give your immune-system a boost. Using a pressure cooker makes it quicker and keeps the flavours better but you ...
Indian-style baby potato roast is an ultimate comfort food and very simple to make. It is very delicious and flavorful. It is my mom’s recipe. She always makes it for ...
Mushroom is often cooked during the monsoon season in India as it is abundant during that time. There are different ways to cook it - this one is from Kerala ...
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 call this Low-Cal Spring Soup more because of its light and sunny quality rather than the seasonality of the vegetables going into it - which are anyway quite flexible and ...
This yummy, slighly spicy Broccoli and mushroom stir-fry with black bean sauce is perfect as a side dish in a South- East Asian menu, or can be served as a ...