This is a lovely make ahead recipe for a picnic loaf, using a simple cob or any round white loaf. Simply hollow out the loaf and fill with layers of delicious Mediterranean ingredients for the perfect picnic centrepiece. Ingredients1 white cob, or round loaf1 garlic clovepinch salt40-50g fresh basil leaves25g pine nuts, cashew nuts or almonds (or a combination)30g pecorino40g … Read More
Baby aubergines are usually found in Asian supermarkets and have a quite different taste to larger aubergines. If you can’t find them though, you can substitute normal-sized aubergines, cut them into chunks. Leaving the peanuts in their skin really adds to the nutty flavour.Serves 4 IngredientsFor the Filling80g peanuts, skin on2 tbsp gram flour½ tsp salt½ tsp turmeric1 tsp ground … Read More
Use the beautiful rainbow colours of seasonal chard to make a quick and delicious vegan dish. If you don’t have chard, you can make this with kale or even humble spinach. A perfect accompaniment or side dish for any curry.Serves 4 Ingredients600g rainbow chard, roughly chopped2 tbsp sunflower/rapeseed oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 medium onion, thinly sliced3 garlic cloves400g tin chopped … Read More
A quick, easy and completely delicious way to serve up a healthy meal for the whole family, packed full of vegetables and flavour. Keep it vegan by using mushroom sauce. Serves 4 Ingredients½ cabbage (sweetheart or Chinese), thinly sliced1 red pepper, thinly sliced1 carrot, grated2 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp sugar4 nests medium egg noodles120g shitake mushrooms, thinly sliced1 tsp sesame … Read More
This is an absolutely divine recipe for a soft, pillowy bread, with the intense hit of sundried tomatoes. So easy to make and the perfect accompaniment to a homemade soup or vegetable dip. Ingredients250g bread flour or strong white flour6g salt6g quick action dried yeast200ml lukewarm watermozzarellasundried tomatoes Method – Add the flour, salt, and yeast to a large bowl. … Read More
A dosa is a kind of Indian pancake, a very popular street food best enjoyed with sambhar, spiced potatoes and a selection of chutneys. As the rice and lentils need to soak and ferment, it does take a couple of days to prepare, but it’s well worth the wait! Ingredients For the Dosa300g basmati rice100g urad dal (split black lentils)2 … Read More
This is my favourite dal recipe, it has a delicious nutty flavour and is the perfect accompaniment to masala dosa and lemon rice. it’s really important to use toor dal for an authentic flavour and remember to prepare the sambhar masala first!Serves four Ingredients250g toor dal (split pigeon peas)1 tbsp chana dal (split chickpeas)1½ tsp salt1 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp … Read More
A beautiful recipe combining roasted cauliflower and potato, marinated in yogurt and spices, served with spiced yoghurt and naan. Slice like a pizza for the perfect sharing plate. Ingredients½ cauliflower, roughly chopped1 potato, peeled and chopped into small pieces3 onions, roughly chopped3-4 tsp sunflower oil6-7 tbsp greek style yoghurt2 tsp harissa pastesalt½ tsp ground cumin¼ tsp chilli flakesblack pepperroasted garlic … Read More
A delicious and quick aloo chaat, a very popular Indian street food. A chaat can be anything, and just means something sour with something sweet, and the key is that it is quick to make.Serves 4 Ingredients½ tsp salt½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp ground cumin1 tbsp amchur powder (dried mango powder)1 tsp chaat masala3 potatoes, peeled and diced3-4 tbsp sunflower … Read More
This is a quick and easy vegetarian curry, making the most of shop bought curry paste. So delicious!Serves 4-6 Ingredients8 large eggs, hard boiled and peeled2-3 tbsp sunflower oil1 tsp black mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds2 onions, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, grated3 cm root ginger, grated1 whole cauliflower, roughly choppedTandoori curry paste (or tikka masala paste)400ml coconut milk1 tsp salt½ … Read More