This roasted winter vegetable salad with dukkah made good use of the leftover vegetables from the previous night's dinner. I love the crunch of the toasted buckwheat, and the tang of the preserved lemon. The salad can be thrown together quickly, and it looks really pretty with the crimson pomegranate arils, the bright green ... Read More
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Roasted Beetroot and Cinnamon Soup
Roasted beetroot and cinnamon soup has a sweet earthy flavour, and the cinnamon delivers an aromatic, woody aroma. Combined with the tart Greek yoghurt and the dill, it's a great flavour combination, reminiscent of a borscht. Beetroots are a versatile vegetable to have in the fridge. They last for a a few weeks. They're delicious roasted with ... Read More
Pear and Rocket Salad with Avocado, Parmesan and Fried Shallots
This pear and rocket salad with avocado, parmesan and fried shallots can be assembled in just few minutes. Red Anjou pears were on display at the growers' market this week, so I picked up a few to use in the salad. The little strips of red when the pears are sliced look so pretty in the salad against the fresh green rocket leaves and ... Read More
Salmon and Brown Rice Salad with Lime and Sesame
I made this delicious salmon and brown rice with lime and sesame from last night's dinner leftovers. It's a quick and easy lunch to put together in advance and keep in a thermos if you're on the go, as the flavours blend together well and there's no lettuce to go soggy. I've used cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and avocado, but ... Read More
Brown Sugar Shortbread with Walnuts and Rosemary
Brown sugar shortbread with walnuts and rosemary is a spin on traditional shortbread. Rosemary and orange zest give the shortbread an aromatic quality, while the walnuts add another layer of texture. I also love the grainy texture of wholemeal spelt flour, so I use it as often as I can when I'm baking. I'm always looking for ways to ... Read More
Creamy Corn Soup with Cashews
Creamy corn soup with cashews is such a simple and comforting soup to make, and it takes hardly any time to prepare! Did you know that corn is a good source of fibre? The cashews deliver a beautiful creamy texture to the soup, without the richness of cream or the bulk of potatoes typically used in pureed soups. Plus, cashews are a good source of ... Read More
Chocolate Hazelnut Meringue Biscuits
These chocolate hazelnut meringue biscuits were inspired by Nigella Lawson's forgotten cookies in her cookbook, At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking. Since we've been bunkering down at home, our family has had a special occasion dinner every Sunday. We all dress up, set the dining room table with candles, flowers and linen napkins. Everyone ... Read More
Romesco Sauce with Smoked Paprika
Romesco sauce with smoked paprika is one of the most delicious sauces I've ever eaten. There is something about the sweet capsicums, the tart tomatoes, the caramelised garlic, all blended together with roasted nuts, smoked paprika and sharp vinegar that makes it irresistible! Did you know that the sauce originates from Catalonia in Spain? It was ... Read More
Edamame Dip with Coriander, Lime and Sesame
This edamame dip with coriander, lime and sesame is easy to make. It uses both the stems and the leaves of the coriander, and the zest and juice of the lime. Did you know that edamame are actually whole, immature soy beans? They're a good plant-based source of protein and fibre, and also a good source of folate and Vitamin K. Edamame are an ... Read More
Caramelised Onions with Coriander
A jar of caramelised onions is a very handy thing to keep in the fridge. It can be used in so many different ways - to spoon on top of sausages and mashed potato, to combine with a sharp cheddar cheese in a toasted sandwich, to use as topping on pizza with goat's cheese or gorgonzola, to add to a frittata with spinach and leftover roasted pumpkin, ... Read More