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 ...
Baba ganoush is a famous vegan dip from the Middle East, made of grilled aubergine. This roasted garlic baba ganoush is an interesting, subtle version. Serve it with flatbread or ...
For these meatballs in roasted aubergine and chickpea sauce, you can use home-made meatballs, or shop-bought, ready-to-cook versions. I used vegan meatballs, but lamb, pork, turkey, beef or venison would ...
These cheese and courgette stuffed mushrooms can easily be vegan if plant-based alternative is used. They are gluten-free and low-carb yet rather filling. Serve them with a crispy salad.
This aubergine, potato and chickpea curry is a simple vegan dish, that is not only healthy but very filling too. For a creamy version add some coconut or single cream! ...
Kohlrabi is a popular vegetable in Eastern and Middle Europe, mainly used in soups and stews. It can also be eaten raw; its crispy and crunchy texture and sweet and ...
This rice with chickpeas and roasted vegetables is a lovely dish that can be served as a vegan meal or a side dish. It is made with pre-cooked or leftover ...
This bagel with egg and black beans salsa is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch. If you like, you can make the salsa the night before, but add the ...
This balsamic baked shiitake and tomatoes can be reserved on a piece of sourdough as a light lunch (with a crispy salad on the side); or as a lovely side ...
The simple tomato soup has limitless variations - the most popular version is perhaps the one with added basil. This tomato and basil soup with beans is a super easy ...
This sautéed shiitake, lentils and asparagus is on the table within 15 minutes. You can serve it a vegan main dish on a piece of sourdough, with rice/pasta or a ...
The sauce for this pasta with leek and runner beans is made in the oven, which can be cooked well ahead and chilled or frozen until you’re ready to make ...
This sundried tomato sauce is very versatile - you can use it as a dip, spread or pasta sauce; you can mix it with meat and veggies for fillings and ...