Sichuan stir-fried broccoli
I have been yearning for some Sichuan spiciness after 10 days in cheesy Switzerland (it’s impossible to get a salad or meal without it!). I devised this recipe from various […]
Category Archives: Vegetables/Vegetarian
Herb fritatta
I’ve had this twice at my local Persian restaurant Tandis, where they call it Herb Soufflé, so was thrilled to find a recipe for it. If anything this version is […]
Aubergine & mushroom stir-fry
Trying to be really healthy in the new year…so lots of stir fries from what is in the fridge. Last night I had half an aubergine, some oyster mushroom and […]
Spicy hispi cabbage, chinese-style
More brassicas today as the hispis are now in season. I have never cooked them before and this is a fine way to capture the zeitgeist for charred vegetables. I […]
Miso-roasted aubergine, Japanese style
I love aubergine and miso & sesame are perfect partners. This is low-calorie and low-fat, and a balanced accompaniment to teriyaki chicken or anything oriental for a healthy supper. It is […]
Cauliflower steak with pesto
Autumn is here and with it all the lovely brassicas which are so good for health & immunity. I bought this fine specimen at the famers’ market on Saturday and […]
Courgettes marinated with chilli, mint & garlic
I am always looking for new ways to cook courgettes. Here is an Italian recipe which is piquant with the mix of chilli and vinegar, and sweet with mint. A […]
Superfood salad my way
I came home to an empty fridge and no time to go to the market. The weather is still warm and in my 10 days away I had a huge […]
Spicy green beans with coconut
Sadly my beans would not make a large side dish as they are still like little worms…but as they are in season, here is a deliciously different way of serving […]
Tangy courgette & herb salad
I am experimenting with my courgettes…sometimes it seems a shame to cook them when you can pick them and eat them in 10 minutes. This recipe is perfect for the […]
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