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Black lentil dhal with beetroot/beet raita

Black lentil dhal with beetroot/beet raita

Perfect comfort food, this hearty dhal is similar to the classic Punjabi dal makhani,...

Silvio Bukbardis August 16, 2021
ARANCINI EGGS

ARANCINI EGGS

This is a cross between Italian arancini (fried rice ball) and a meat-free version...

Silvio Bukbardis August 16, 2021
Salt-cured carrot lox on rye

Salt-cured carrot lox on rye

Who would have thought that carrots baked in a salt crust and then marinated...

Silvio Bukbardis January 3, 2021
Tomato tarts with preserved lemon relish

Tomato tarts with preserved lemon relish

Super-easy and super-looking! Tomatoes are at their flavoursome best now, especially those allowed to...

Silvio Bukbardis June 16, 2020
Char-grilled courgettes on garlic toast  with parsley relish

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...

Silvio Bukbardis June 16, 2020
Shiitake, miso & smoked tofu ramen

Shiitake, miso & smoked tofu ramen

Dried mushrooms are a true asset in the vegetarian kitchen – a handful goes...

Silvio Bukbardis June 16, 2020
Green lentil, red leaf & beetroot with hazelnuts

Green lentil, red leaf & beetroot with hazelnuts

When buying raspberry vinegar opt for quality, if you can. The best ones are...

Silvio Bukbardis October 8, 2019
Slow-cooked onions with nut stuffing

Slow-cooked onions with nut stuffing

Slow cooking does wonderful things to onions, turning them sweet, succulent and mellow. Onions...

Silvio Bukbardis October 8, 2019
TURKISH PUY LENTILS WITH GOAT'S CHEESE

TURKISH PUY LENTILS WITH GOAT'S CHEESE

Lentils just work in a slow cooker – it’s a method of cooking that...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
SOUR CHERRY, RED QUINOA & SPICED ALMOND SALAD

SOUR CHERRY, RED QUINOA & SPICED ALMOND SALAD

The success of this salad is all about balance – you don’t want any...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
LABNEH

LABNEH

Try your hand at cheesemaking with this simple Middle Eastern drained yogurt cheese, which...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
ROASTED AUBERGINE WITH MISO

ROASTED AUBERGINE WITH MISO

When I tested this recipe, I was told that it was the best aubergine/...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
LEMON ROAST VEGETABLES WITH SCAMORZA

LEMON ROAST VEGETABLES WITH SCAMORZA

This is my kind of recipe – pretty much everything is mixed together and...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
QUINOA & BORLOTTI BURGERS

QUINOA & BORLOTTI BURGERS

Having struggled with the idea of including a veggie burger, mainly due to its...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
VIETNAMESE CRISPY TOFU & CASHEW SALAD

VIETNAMESE CRISPY TOFU & CASHEW SALAD

Sweet, sour, hot, spicy and salty, this vibrant salad includes all five elements that...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
FATTOUSH WITH SPICED ALMONDS

FATTOUSH WITH SPICED ALMONDS

This twist on the popular Lebanese salad is made with vibrant, crisp vegetables in...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019