A dish that can be prepared well ahead and just needs last minute flashes in the pan! It combines flavours, different textures and is bursting with colour. Perfect for a Saturday night special. Potato skins make a nice change from croutons and can be cooked from frozen. Just add another 10...
Quinoa is not actually a grain, but a grain-like seed hailing from South America! Not only does it have a delicious nutty flavour, but it’s healthy, too. It makes a great alternative to rice, millet or other grains. It pairs well with a wide range of flavours, and it cooks in under...
Great for Vegetarians and Meat-eaters who like a healthy, spicy dish packed full of flavour. Its perfect to have in a soup bowl with a chunk of Naan or fresh bread for a winter warmer. If you don’t like aubergine, replace it with sweet potato or butternut squash.
As you can see from previous posts, I love making different pestos – Herb and caper pesto, Basil, wild garlic and hazelnut pesto, Garden herb and pea, – and what is so appealing is that they have so many uses, they keep well and can even be frozen, and they are so easy to make, and...
Polenta is made by grinding corn into flour, or meal.Traditionally in Italy, it is the name of the dish not the actual ingredient. It is a rich yellow colour, with a slightly sweet flavour and is available in different grades ranging from coarse to fine. It can be cooked to be...
This dish is based around Middle-Eastern flavours and is a lovely starter for a dinner party as it can be made well ahead or a perfect supper served with some flatbread to soak up the zhoug juices. It can be served warm or at room temperature. Roasting cauliflower brings flavour and a...