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 cider-braised red cabbage can be cooked in advance - either completely or just partly. Most of the cooking is done in the oven, so you can make use of ...
I bought a lovely squash in the market with a view to stuff it. I halved it then baked it in the oven face down in a couple of centimetres of water. ...
If you are watching the calories but need something filling, warming and tasty to help you through the winter months then this LowCal Miso Vegetable Soup fits the bill! Celeriac ...
This Moroccan-style Stuffed Squash is one of my favourite recipes. It’s a real comfort food during the winter season - it’s healthy and hearty at the same time. It takes some ...
These days, when you have guests round for a dinner party, it’s not unusual to have one or two vegetarians, vegans or pescetarians. So it’s useful to know a couple of ...
Chestnut and pumpkin is a classic combination not only for savoury dishes but for desserts as well! Since both are naturally sweet, cakes made with them do not require a ...
If you are on the 5:2 or other diet, this Healthy Celeriac and Leek Soup is the perfect filling meal to keep you going. It really is delicious and works ...
This Italian-style stuffed mushroom is perfect for a lazy weekend lunch, served with a green salad. Alternatively it’s a perfect side dish for a steak. It’s ready within just 15 ...
Cabbage soup with frankfurters is one of the most popular soups in Hungary during the winter. It’s calledFrankfurti leves(meaning soup from Frankfurt), although it has no German origin, as it ...
Winter vegetables are perfect for healthy raw salads. I make this crunchy winter salad regularly, using up leftover root vegetables in my fridge and larder. Sometimes I add some chilli ...