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 ...
When it's cold, the best way to warm up is eating spicy soups. This spiced butternut squash soup is perfect for such occasions - it's warming, filling and very healthy ...
This dish is ideal for those occasions when you're cooking a roast in the oven. These roasted tomatoes with broad beans are made in Middle-Eastern style so it goes particularly ...
I just love this risotto because it's so delicate! Making risotto is not that difficult if you just follow some basic rules. This recipe is perfect for special occasions, such ...
This spiced, easy-to-make roasted butternut squash soup is absolutely delicious, perfect on chilly days. The recipe uses leftover roasted butternut squash or pumpkin but if you don't have any, just ...
Peperonata is a classic Italian dish of stewed sweet peppers, onions and tomatoes. It's absolutely fantastic because it's yummy, healthy, easy to make and so versatile - it can be ...
I do love this spicy butternut squash soup on cold days! It's very zingy & gingery so it's really warming! It's also super healthy so it can help to strengthen our immune ...
This tofu with leek and mushroom is cooked Japanese style. It's ready in 15 minutes so it's ideal on busy or lazy days. You can serve it as a side ...
Raw papaya is a very healthy vegetable, the same as the ripened papaya. It tastes great with coconut and yogurt sauce. This curry goes very well with steamed rice.
Amatriciana is a traditional, basic pasta sauce, based on cured pork, pecorino and tomato. It's usually served with pasta. This spaghetti with pancetta and tomato is a modern version, made special ...
Baked eggs with pepper and chorizo is a popular Spanish dish. You can have it for brunch, lunch or supper - the pepper and sausage stew can even be prepared ...
Summer garden vegetables are perfect to throw together in quick & easy dishes. This summer vegetable frittata is a good example - it's ready in no time! It's healthy and ...