This is an old colonial dish, said to have been created as a mix of kitcherie, a classic Indian dish of rice and legumes and a Scottish addition through smoked haddock. This recipe is an adaptation of Jamie Oliver’s recipe. I prefer to make things a little easier and quicker, and so I use pre-cooked, …
I titled this recipe cream cheese, because without hesitation or reproach all of my guests thought it was cream cheese, just a little lighter. Luckily for me, who is sans lactose, this dish was made with tofu (da-da-dah.) It is so light and pure, it is good as a dip with crudité, or if …
My favorite way to eat vegetables is straight from the BBQ with a little hint of smokiness and char. I also love seeing those perfect grill lines, as it reminds me of the Mediterranean and eating fresh vegetables and fish by the sea. Since I use a grill pan in this recipe, it is advisable …
I have posted this one before but it is such a wonderful recipe for its ease, health and taste that I thought it was worth posting again I have also made it so many times that I have found a better cooking technique, which is always good if you are trying to do something in …
Nasu Dengaku is a classic Japanese dish made with eggplant brushed with a sweet, salty miso glaze-umami at its best I use this marinade on other creations too, like asparagus or broccoli for an extra dimension The dish takes 5 minutes to prepare and 7 minutes to cook and is good as a side dish …
Chocolate-Coconut mousse I call this coco-loco as it’s crazy chocolatey good! It’s gluten free, dairy free, soya free but oh so full of joy This recipe has been described as tasting like a bounty or mounds for those in the USA It’s a recipe from Sue Quinn’s book sugar free and only has natural sugar …
This is a great tart; it has layers of flavour making every bite different. It is vegetarian but a hearty meal I served it recently at a brunch and it was the quickest dish to disappear You can use the left over puff pastry to make initials or shapes It’s autumn colours make it fun …
I tried this in a restaurant in Boston and it was so good, I just had to make it at home This is gluten, nut, dairy and soy free It is a little sweeter than pure chickpea hummus due to the carrots and a little mellower due to the roasted garlic With these types of …
Socca Socca is a speciality of Nice, made with chickpea flour, water and olive oil This is taken from Ottolenghi’s Plenty It has two parts; the pancake and the tomato and onion topping The chickpea flour pancake is a great gluten free invention as it can be used as a blini, pizza or savoury pancake …
Squash and it’s family, have lot’s of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, so not only is it good for the winter as it is comforting, but it actually helps protect your joints! It can be served as a side or a snack This one is taken from my favourite vegetarian recipe books, Ottolenghi’s plenty Ingredients 700g …
