Seasonal recipes from your store cupboard
Pomelo is a delicious fruit which we are seeing more in the shops now. Don’t be put off by the size of it. The skin is very thick and you have to make sure you don’t leave any pith as it is very bitter. The taste is similar to grapefruit but crunchier and slightly drier. …
I love the sweetness and crunch of fresh sweetcorn and although you don’t often see it in Indian or Thai recipes, this combination of the corn with a good amount of ginger and spices, gives a lovely contrast of textures and flavours. The sweetness of the sweetcorn compliments the spices. Serve with chapati, rice or …
Caponata – a traditional Sicilian vegetarian dish packed with flavour and versatile too! It combines sweet/sour with a beautiful colour and strong flavours. Cooking the aubergines separately and combining with the other ingredients at the end keeps the flavours individual. The flavours come from olives, capers and pine nuts and it can be served hot …
A delicious and quick way to use courgettes. Perfect for a summer salad or a starter for a dinner party which can be prepared ahead. The straighter the courgette the easier it is to slice.
Red cabbage is a much maligned vegetable and, like beetroot, is not a favorite with many. Is it the colour or that they both have a somewhat strong smell and flavour? Personally I am a fan of both and love their versatility and enjoy creating some new ideas with them. Choose the best red cabbage by …
What better for cold days ahead than a rich and warming bowl of healthy and filling soup. Serve with a chunk of Seed and Cornmeal Bread. Any leftovers can be portioned and frozen, ready for a quick lunchtime snack