Black lentil dhal with beetroot/beet raita
Perfect comfort food, this hearty dhal is similar to the classic Punjabi dal makhani,...
ARANCINI EGGS
This is a cross between Italian arancini (fried rice ball) and a meat-free version...
Spring vegetable fritto misto with saffron mayo
On occasion a recipe idea is inspired by a meal eaten out, which is...
Cottage cheese pancakes with fresh strawberry jam
Cottage cheese ups the protein content of these American-style pancakes, and along with the...
Ethiopian red lentil & tomato curry
Based on the traditional Ethiopian lentil dish, masir wot, this curry features the wonderfully...
Puy lentil, orange & sunflower seed salad
Walnut oil has a warm, rich, nutty flavour that works beautifully with the lentils,...
Salt-cured carrot lox on rye
Who would have thought that carrots baked in a salt crust and then marinated...
Goat’s cheese, strawberry & basil salad
This sounds an unusual combination, but it works… It is a pretty, fragrant and...
Shiitake, miso & smoked tofu ramen
Dried mushrooms are a true asset in the vegetarian kitchen – a handful goes...
Tomato tarts with preserved lemon relish
Super-easy and super-looking! Tomatoes are at their flavoursome best now, especially those allowed to...
Char-grilled courgettes on garlic toast with parsley relish
Char-grilling on a griddle/grill pan or barbecue does amazing things to veg, particularly summer...
Mango & Brazil Nut Wonder Balls
Dark/bittersweet chocolate is good for the soul and lifts the spirits, which is exactly...
Green lentil, red leaf & beetroot with hazelnuts
When buying raspberry vinegar opt for quality, if you can. The best ones are...
Provençal Soup
This Provençal soup, known as pistou, is great for using up bags of pasta...
Slow-cooked onions with nut stuffing
Slow cooking does wonderful things to onions, turning them sweet, succulent and mellow. Onions...
Lentil, Preserved Lemon & Date Tagine
Many of my recipes come about through a need to use up a motley...