ARANCINI EGGS
This is a cross between Italian arancini (fried rice ball) and a meat-free version of the British Scotch egg, and came about when I had some leftover cooked risotto…
Spring vegetable fritto misto with saffron mayo
On occasion a recipe idea is inspired by a meal eaten out, which is how this came about after trying a similar dish at a local Italian restaurant. It’s UK asparagus…
Cottage cheese pancakes with fresh strawberry jam
Cottage cheese ups the protein content of these American-style pancakes, and along with the fibre-rich carbs from the oats they make a satisfying breakfast. The…
Breakfast bounty
I’m a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast and love my daily muesli fix, a throw-together mix of oats, nuts, seeds and fruit. This chocolate granola is…
Ethiopian red lentil & tomato curry
Based on the traditional Ethiopian lentil dish, masir wot, this curry features the wonderfully fragrant spice mix berbere. This aromatic blend of chilli, ginger,…
Puy lentil, orange & sunflower seed salad
Walnut oil has a warm, rich, nutty flavour that works beautifully with the lentils, red cabbage and celery in this salad. For optimum health and taste benefits…
Salt-cured carrot lox on rye
Who would have thought that carrots baked in a salt crust and then marinated would bear a resemblance to smoked salmon? Now, liquid smoke may sound a bit ‘Heston’,…
Goat’s cheese, strawberry & basil salad
This sounds an unusual combination, but it works… It is a pretty, fragrant and light salad, which makes the perfect conclusion to a meal on a hot summer’s…
Tomato tarts with preserved lemon relish
Super-easy and super-looking! Tomatoes are at their flavoursome best now, especially those allowed to ripen on the vine before picking. To keep things simple,…
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 courgettes/zucchini, peppers, aubergines/eggplants, onions and…
Shiitake, miso & smoked tofu ramen
Dried mushrooms are a true asset in the vegetarian kitchen – a handful goes a long way in the flavour stakes, and they also keep for months. I buy large bags…
Lentil, Preserved Lemon & Date Tagine
Many of my recipes come about through a need to use up a motley collection of ingredients in the fridge or cupboard and this is one of them. A packet of dried green…
Provençal Soup
This Provençal soup, known as pistou, is great for using up bags of pasta lurking in the cupboard that don’ t quite hold enough for a whole meal but that you…
Green lentil, red leaf & beetroot with hazelnuts
When buying raspberry vinegar opt for quality, if you can. The best ones are slightly syrupy in texture with a fragrant natural hint of raspberries that just lifts…
Mango & Brazil Nut Wonder Balls
Dark/bittersweet chocolate is good for the soul and lifts the spirits, which is exactly what these moreish treats are sure to do. Good-quality cocoa is also a…
Slow-cooked onions with nut stuffing
Slow cooking does wonderful things to onions, turning them sweet, succulent and mellow. Onions have anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting and anti-carcinogenic properties…