Seasonal recipes from your store cupboard
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 30 minutes! …
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, …
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 creamy and thick, or allowed to …
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 …