This recipe was my first foray into what has very quickly become my favourite cookery book ever. It almost feels as if Anna Jones wrote ‘A Modern Way to Eat’ just for my family. I didn’t have the curry leaves included in the recipe, but nobody noticed: I just added a few fennel seeds instead […]
Ingredient: vegetable stock
Chestnut and Sage Soup
This soup is a lovely hearty and warming lunch to enjoy in the autumn and winter months and it is super easy. I used wild harvested chestnuts, but you can use tinned or vacuum packed ones. Actually, it makes it even quicker as peeling 400g of boiled chestnuts is quite labour intensive if truth be […]
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 […]
Spaghetti with Baby Broad Beans and Cherry Tomatoes
The broad beans add a good dose of lean protein into this purely vegetarian dish, balancing the fat content of the creme fraiche which imparts a lovely creamy texture and flavour: make sure you use a half fat version to keep the saturates under control. The cherry tomatoes add a nice sweet note and the […]
Asparagus, Broccoli and Pea Risotto
Gorgeous comfort food, with the relatively high GI of the arborio rice balanced by a good dose of vegetables (around 3 portions per serving) and a reasonable protein hit from the peas and parmesan. Serve on its own or with a green salad dressed with hot olive oil in which seeds have been sizzled to […]
Special Rice for 8
Rice crammed with tasty, crunchy vegetables.