At this time of year, not only is there usually a glut of tomatoes but with all the sunshine we’ve had, the flavour will be at its absolute best. So, this tomato and basil summer pudding I found in an old … Continue reading
The nutty flavours of bulgur wheat and chickpeas go beautifully with the fresh olive oil and lemon dressing and the tang of the fresh herbs in this delicious Middle Eastern salad. It’s great with roasted and BBQ meats, or as … Continue reading
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
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
I usually serve apricot chutney with my carved cold ham at Christmas but I didn’t have time this year. So, I made this sweet and sour fresh salad/relish with sweet oranges, black olives and red onion with a sweet and … Continue reading
