Herbs are one of the easiest things to grow, whether in the garden or in pots on a windowsill. They are also…
Vegetables
Asparagus broad bean and pea shoot risotto recipe
Broad beans and peas are now coming into season and they are delicious when eaten young. Peas are a really quick vegetable…
I often find I get the munches around 6, when its too early to start preparing dinner and lunch seemed a long…
Beetroot, feta and pearl barley risotto
Out of all the root vegetables beetroot has got to be my favourite. Its rich deep earthy flavour when roasted, only needs…
Roast Mediterranean veggies with sesame, mustard and lemon dressing
Sunday night supper and I was feeling rather lazy, but fancied a little bit of comfort food after a busy weekend, so…
Keralan sweet potato and coconut curry
I was asked the other day if I could post some cheap student meals as the repertoire of some of the students…
Golden and ruby beetroot salad with pistachio and feta
We had quite a crowd for lunch today, and since it was Easter I fancied making something a little more colourful to…
Spinach balls with tender stem broccoli and sesame dressing
We often struggle to find new ways to get the family to eat more greens, surreptitiously sneaking some spinach or peas…
The joy of lentils; Hot and spicy lentil and chilli soup with mint and yogurt
There is nothing more comforting on a cold damp day than a really tasty bowl of hot soup and today was definitely…
Butternut squash ravioli with ricotta and sage
There is something really comforting about a fresh homemade bowl of pasta. Soft pillows of lusciousness melting in your mouth, bursting with…