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ARANCINI EGGS

ARANCINI EGGS

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

Silvio Bukbardis August 16, 2021
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
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
SPEEDY PAN PIZZAS

SPEEDY PAN PIZZAS

When asked what their favourite food is, most kids will say pizza. Shop-bought pizzas...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD WITH HERB MAYO

SUMMER VEGETABLE SALAD WITH HERB MAYO

Make the most of summer vegetables when in season with this pretty, vibrant side...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
ROAST VEGGIE TART

ROAST VEGGIE TART

A pack of puff pastry always makes a useful standby and can be transformed...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
TAGLIATELLE WITH ASPARAGUS & WILD GARLIC PESTO

TAGLIATELLE WITH ASPARAGUS & WILD GARLIC PESTO

Homemade pesto takes a matter of minutes and is fresher and cheaper than shop...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
RAMEN WITH PINK EGGS

RAMEN WITH PINK EGGS

I haven’t met a child who doesn’t like noodles and the beauty of ramen...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
BEETROOT/BEET SOUP WITH APPLE & HAZELNUT

BEETROOT/BEET SOUP WITH APPLE & HAZELNUT

This rich, velvety, vibrant soup comes with a topping of Greek yogurt, diced apple...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
YUM CHA BUNS

YUM CHA BUNS

Great as a starter or a light meal, these light, fluffy Chinese buns have...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019
CHILLI CORN BREAD

CHILLI CORN BREAD

Who’d have thought cornbread would work so well made in a slow cooker, but...

Silvio Bukbardis February 11, 2019