A savoury cake-shaped meal made by layering sliced aubergines with a sumptuous egg, cheese and tomato flavoured rice. This recipe borrows from the Mediterranean tradition of giving cheap everyday ingredients, like rice, their very own “ta-daa” moment. How? By using … Continue reading
Kale crisps are easy to make, crunchily moreish and a healthy alternative to packet crisps. When baked, the leaves become light and airy and their peppery flavour intensifies so there is no need to add lots of extra seasoning. I … Continue reading
Home made pies can make simple ingredients like spinach taste a little bit more special. The only downside to making a traditional spinach pie is that it can be time consuming, as there are a squillion leaves to wash and … Continue reading
Ratatouillle, an all vegetable stew made with aubergines, courgettes and tomatoes, has all the hallmarks of great Mediterranean cooking as it is easy to make, deliciously wholesome and, best of all, very versatile. It makes perfect bowl food, eaten on … Continue reading
This delicious soup is a healthy, low calorie option for a quick lunch as it is simple to prepare and only needs a short cooking time. The fennel gives this soup a delicious anise flavour, while the potatoes and celeriac … Continue reading
If you have never tried salt cod before, this recipe is a perfect place to start. I associate this salad with Easter because we always had it on Good Friday, when I was a child and it remains one of … Continue reading
Making home-made vegetable stock is easy and an eco friendly way of adding lots of extra natural flavour and goodness to your cooking. It helps to cut down on food waste and packaging and means that you can make the … Continue reading
Chestnut mushrooms have a deep, earthy flavour and are high in protein, phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals. They are one of my favourite ingredients as they are very versatile. I love them on toast for a quick lunch, pan fried in … Continue reading
Grilled Bell Pepper salad is another favourite family recipe which is very easy to make, tastes as vibrant as it looks and is incredibly versatile. Perfect on its own, it can also be used as the base for other ingredients … Continue reading
Fancy a change from the more usual potato chips? This recipe was a childhood favourite of mine and a great alternative to the usual potato ones. It is based on the original Italian recipe called Panissa and is a fried … Continue reading
Easy, healthy and delicious This is one of those easy, store-cupboard recipes that is great to have up your sleeve, especially at times like these, when you can’t simply pop out to the supermarket to restock supplies. All you need … Continue reading
This is a very easy to prepare dish. It’s really versatile, adding colour, taste and nutrition to any plate-perfect to put a zing back in your step on a grey Autumn day! Red, green and yellow peppers are roasted in … Continue reading