Quite by happy chance, I found this simple curry recipe recently in a vegetarian cookbook. I don’t eat that many spicy dishes like this in summer, as currently the weather just seems too hot for this type of food. However I really liked the look of ...
Aquafaba-- unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year or so, you’ll have heard your vegan foodie friends talking about aquafaba (pronounced aquaFABa). I also like to refer to this up and coming culinary ingredient as fine brine. So, W...
When people talk about a Caesar salad, they generally acquaint it with chunks of chicken mixed with veggies and croutons. Now just because someone is vegan that doesn’t mean that they need to miss out on this classic salad. Caesar salads are amazing ...
Are you planning for your Christmas feast for your friends and families? Keep in mind that when planning your menu, your vegetarian guests will not want to eat anything with meat or gelatin. But there is no need to panic. Take a deep breath and be prepared...
I just came back from visiting my daughter in Phoenix, Arizona. The scenery is a study of contrasts, a land of micro-climates and juxtaposition. It’s bold and stark and fascinating to someone who lives in a place that’s lush and green and home to four...
This is an absolutely delicious stew that works really well for supper on a cool spring or summer night, and makes a great addition to a party buffet spread. It’s simple and quick to prepare, making it perfect for the more novice cooks in the household...
If you read my blogs regularly you will see that I am quite addicted to chips and dips! I don't have a very sweet tooth but I am a bit too fond of savoury snacks like these. I recently found this recipe for a deliciously different type of houmos, made...
I have always been a real fan of potato croquettes, ever since early childhood. They were always one of my favourites, real comfort food. I guess all kids like anything made with potatoes and anything fried, don't they? Now I am an adult I make my own...
s you may have noticed, I am mushroom-mad (remember that my last recipe here, Creamy Mushroom Ragoût? ), so here is another variation on that theme! I recently discovered this new recipe for a wonderful pancake-cum-flatbread, made of gram (chickpea) ...
I love creating this meatless meal for my family. Just last week my grandson was spending the weekend with me. He asked what we were having for dinner and I explained what I was cooking. He asked if I wouldn’t mind going to the market and buying him ...
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