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 […]
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Greek Quinoa Salad
Quinoa has in recent years been heralded as a super food, and not without reason. Although it is eaten as a grain, it is technically a seed and as such is incredibly rich in protein. It also has a very high fibre content and a low GI; is loaded with antioxidants and is rich in […]
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 […]
Pea and Potato Curry
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, […]
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 […]
Chicken Curried in Spicy Tomato Sauce
This recipe comes from my trustee Family Circle Low Fat cookbook. It does involve a fairly lengthy cooking time, so if you are planning to serve it at a dinner party it is best prepared a day or two in advance: like any stew, the flavours develop nicely during the wait. The curry is intended […]
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 […]
Chicken and Leek Lasagne
This is a great recipe if you are suffering from winter induced cravings for chicken pie, or if you have plenty of leftovers from cooking a roast chicken. The recipe given here uses a whole roast bird, which is poached in its own stock (which is then used to make the sauce) before use, but […]
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 […]