Seasonal recipes from your store cupboard
This is a perfect dish for those lovely summer evenings when you have the barbecue going. Vine leaves are the leaves of grape vines and have a subtle acidic flavour and soft texture.They are similar in to spinach with a beautiful colour and perfect “case” for the fish. They are often used in Middle Eastern and …
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 slight crispy texture. …
Beetroot thoran is a delicious Keralan side dish with mild spices. The sweetness from the beetroot and the coconut make it ideal to have alongside a spicy curry. I have tried using cooked and raw beetroot and although not the traditional way, I personally prefer using cooked beetroot. This is perfect for having a vegetarian Indian …
During the “lockdown” days we are experiencing, I have been trying to ring the changes for breakfast to give us a more exciting start to the day. Personally I am not a lover of eggs in any way but my husband loves his scrambled, in a cheese omelette or frittata and mostly as a straightforward …
Have you got some puff pastry over from making that pie? would you like something ready in the freezer for that lunchtime snack/ picnic hamper/ unexpected visitor for drinks or simply a quick and easy bite for when you are busy gardening/decorating ….. or simply hungry!!! Raiding the fridge usually turns up some perfect fillings …
Paneer cheese is a South-Asian cheese which is very popular with vegetarians as rennet is not used in its production, instead being made with heat and acid. Often associated with saag paneer or many other curries I thought I would try it out with a different cuisine. Halloumi is the nearest cheese, I think, in …