This is a really quick and simple curry, which is easy to throw together as a midweek supper or as an accompaniment to a larger feast, from a few store cupboard, fridge and freezer staples. Garlic and fresh ginger keep for quite a while in the fridge, while tinned tomatoes and coconut milk keep forever, […]
Ingredient: crushed garlic

Cauliflower and Lentil Curry
This is a beautifully aromatic, gentle dahl which is a big favourite with my eldest as it doesn’t contain any chilli. It is really quick to prepare and makes a really nice accompaniment to a more substantial curry. It also makes a nice light lunch or supper, served in a bowl with some warm wholegrain […]

Hearty Nut Roast and Onion Gravy
Inspired by an article I read about heart health and the vitamins and minerals most beneficial to the cardiovascular system, I was inspired to make this recipe which is from the Hairy Bikers healthy eating phase. It contains just about all the nutrients recommended in the article, is totally delicious and has the added advantage […]

Quick and Easy Vegetarian Stir-fry
You will need to have some store cupboard staples to create this dish (rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, noodles and chilli flakes) but once you have them, they last forever and are your tools to turn just about any vegetables and protein source into a meal that takes less time to prepare than […]

Crab and Chilli Noodles with Red Chicory and Broad Bean Salad
This recipe is packed with the Asian flavours of chilli, lime and coriander, and so it tastes delicious even if you are not able to buy fresh white crab meat. I generally use tinned crab, and have never received any complaints! I always serve this with a Red Chicory and Broad Bean Salad, the colours […]

Patatas Bravas
An essential part of any tapas meal, but also lovely served as an accompaniment to fish or meat. In our house, I separate the tomato sauce once most of the ingredients have been combined and add lots of dried chilli flakes to one pot before leaving both sauces (one hot, one not) to simmer down […]

Spanish Tortilla
Just as nice cold as warm, this is great as a light lunch (nice served with a green salad) or served as an element in a tapas feast: it’s great as part of a picnic or as a packed lunch too. Loaded with peas, onions and tomatoes, use new potatoes to keep the GI down […]

Chicken and Quorn Kebabs with Satay Sauce
Great for a barbeque or simply grilled as a starter or light lunch, served with a nice crunchy salad and wholemeal pitta bread. Chicken and Quorn Kebabs with Satay Sauce Print Recipe The quantities of the marinade should be sufficient for 2 150g chicken breasts and a 300g pack of Quorn chicken pieces (or double […]

Marinated Salmon Fillets
A delicious alternative to meat for the vegetarian barbecue lover. Can be enjoyed fresh from the flame or as it cools throughout the evening when it flakes in the hand. Marinated Salmon Fillets Print Recipe CourseMain Dish Servings Prep Time 4 fillets 5 minutes Cook Time Passive Time 10-15 minutes 2 hours Servings Prep Time […]

Spicy Scallop Skewers
These scallop skewers are delicious whether served very spicy, or with no heat at all for those with a delicate pallet: it’s easy to divide the scallops into 2 containers and pour over unspiced marinade in one, before adding in the chilli flakes to the remainder. Spicy Scallop Skewers Print Recipe Trust me the texture […]