Category: Recipes
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Freekeh with caramelised onions
Freekeh is cracked wheat that has been roasted and rubbed for a smoky, nutty flavour. It’s very common in Middle-Eastern dishes and makes a delicious and interesting alternative to bulgur wheat, couscous or rice. I used to only be able to find it in health stores and Asian grocery shops but it’s quite mainstream now…
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‘Don’t underestimate me!’ green salad
‘Serve with a simple green salad’ is probably one of the most throwaway lines in cookery writing. A green salad like this one isn’t just a sidebar of a dish, it’s a proper superstar in its own right. You can create your own favourite green ingredient combo but I love this one of lettuce, fennel,…
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Panzanella
When you have a glut of ripe summer tomatoes and cucumbers, this bread-based salad makes a great light lunch dish, starter or a perfect accompaniment to pretty much any BBQ’ed meat. It needs top quality ripe and juicy tomatoes, fruity extra-virgin olive oil and a good quality bread loaf like ciabatta or chewy country-style bread.…
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