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 ...
Really filling, yet really low-calorie, this slimmers' low-cal seafood stew is also delicious and easy to make. Perfect for dieters - particularly those on the 5-2 regimen. If you serve a ...
Chilli sin carne (i.e. without meat) with chocolate is the latest sensation - and it’s surprisingly tasty! This vegetable chilli with chocolate version is not too spicy, but feel free ...
This Spiced Courgette and Squash Soup merges various vaguely Indian ideas together into a pleasing fusion of flavours with a gently warming piquancy. It's just the thing as the nights ...
This creamy spiced carrot and parsnip soup is a delicious yet delicate soup – perfect as a starter in a celebratory menu during the winter festivities or as a main meal ...
Large paste shells (Conchiglioni) can be filled with all kinds of yummy stuffings! These baked pasta shells are stuffed with butternut squash and cooked in a lasagna-like double sauce. This ...
During the winter months I regularly make roasted butternut squash. I love it as a snack (with maple syrup), as a side dish (with chilli & garlic) - and the ...
These little sweet and spicy goat's cheese stuffed cherry peppers are perfect appetisers or nibbles at a dinner or drinks party! If you have good quality balsamic vinegar, then reduce ...
Roasted chicken legs are one of the easiest meals to cook for families - also it can be a very healthy dish too if you add veggies. This Maple Balsamic roasted ...
If you're doing the 5:2 diet (otherwise called intermittent fasting) you'll treasure this recipe! It's only 32 calories/per portion and you can swap the ingredients if you like (see tips). ...
This balsamic roasted tomatoes and onion is one of my favourite or "staple"side dishes because it's so easy to make and it goes well with most roasts and grilled meat ...
This Spiced Sweet Potato and Squash Soup is a perfect autumn or winter warmer - just right for Bonfire Night or Halloween! I use my pressure cooker for this recipe - ...
Butternut squash and pumpkin soup are both popular during the winter - if you want a particularly festive version try this squash and chestnut soup served with crispy Parma ham. ...