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This Smoked Salmon Frittata can be on the table in about twenty minutes. But despite its simplicity, the rich flavour is one you’ll love. Perfect for a special weekend breakfast or brunch, or serve with a big crunchy salad for a quick evening meal. Great …Read more
Baked Falafel, simply brushed with olive oil before cooking, have all the flavour of the deep fried original without the faff. My foolproof method will give you delicious results without them ever falling apart. Enjoy Baked Falafel in the traditional flatbread, or in a salad …Read more
Courgetti in Avocado, Cashew & Basil Sauce with Roasted Tomatoes is a super-quick, plant-based bowl of goodness. Much lighter than traditional pasta sauce, the dressing goes excellently with spaghetti-like courgette strands. Hence the term ‘courgetti’. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this meal contains …Read more
Green Gazpacho? Maybe purists would take exception to me calling this refreshing, raw cold soup gazpacho. That’s because, unlike the Spanish original, it isn’t based on tomatoes. Instead, I’ve used cucumber, avocado and yellow pepper, which I find much less acidic. Perfect for a hot …Read more
Thai Spring Rolls with Pork & Prawns are crispy, crunchy, and absolutely delicious. Inside is the perfect mix of rice noodles, mushrooms, prawns, minced pork, carrots, bamboo shoots and beansprouts. All flavoured with garlic, chillies, coriander and fish sauce. Fantastic with some sweet or hot …Read more
My Aloo Gobi with Lentils takes a favourite British Indian restaurant side dish of potatoes and cauliflower and turns it into a main course with the addition of earthy green lentils. Once you’ve built up a supply of spices, you’ll find that cooking delicious Indian-inspired …Read more
Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus is a smoky and spicy alternative to classic hummus. Chunks of sweet potato are roasted with spices such as cumin, coriander and fennel seed before combining with the usual chickpeas, tahini sesame paste and lemon plus a hit of smoked paprika. …Read more
I’ve never been one for keeping up with trends so I was very slow on the uptake when everyone started going crazy for avocado toast. But, unlike most trends, I think there’s a very sound reason behind this one: the flavour & texture combination is …Read more