Category Archives: Vegetables

Cumin spiced lentils with pasta and caramelised onions

Posted on May 19, 2017 by

Savoury side dishes that mix spiced grains, lentils and pasta are very common in Middle Eastern cookery and this is one of my favourites. It’s wonderful as part of a mezze-style lunch or supper with roast lamb or chicken. Tasty, quick, … Continue reading →

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Easter bunny carrot salads!

Posted on April 14, 2017 by

There are any number of ways to make a big bowl of juicy grated carrots into a brilliant salad simply by adjusting the combination of oil and vinegar or lemon juice based dressings, or by adding in chopped herbs, a … Continue reading →

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Stuffed and roasted red peppers

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

The Easter holidays are on the way and then, hopefully, a long, hot summer of BBQ’s and delicious salads.  This stuffed pepper recipe is one of my favourites for the summer table. It’s very easy to make and tastes stunning … Continue reading →

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Spicy roasted cauliflower

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

Normally, I’m a bit boring when it comes to cooking cauliflower – cauliflower cheese, gratin, mash etc. but this recipe is both easy to make and very tasty as part of an Indian themed meal or served as a side with … Continue reading →

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Baked squash with tomato roasted onions and feta

Posted on January 13, 2017 by

This is a lovely dish to make at any time of the year and I like to serve it with roast meats such as lamb or pork. You can make it with all types of squash – butternut, pumpkin and … Continue reading →

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