Apr 20, 2021Easy cauliflower pizzaI have always been intrigued by the concept of cauliflower pizza, but thought it too fancy to make. Until I tried Anna Jones' recipe!
Feb 21, 2021Colin's magic salad sauceThe best salad dressing is just sooo easy to make. And guaranteed tastier than anything you could ever buy.
Oct 18, 2020Cabbage carbonara!For all cabbage haters out there - try this: cabbage carbonara! Cabbage works surprisingly well as a stand-in for pasta of all kinds.
Aug 1, 2020Roast tomatoesA simple, versatile and oh so tasty treatment for a glut of tomatoes with so many uses!
Apr 12, 2020Ordinary tips for extraordinary timesIn these extraordinary times, reduce stress and simplify your shopping by being flexible.
Apr 9, 2020Thrifty Overnight BreadTurns out, overnight bread is not only thrify, it is also dead easy: Just a tiny amnount of yeast and no kneading required!
Apr 3, 2020Lockdown soupAs the days and weeks of lockdown reality add up, one skill is becoming crucial: the ability to make do with what there is.
Jul 10, 2019Greek evergreen: a pita pieThe Greek 'pita' pie is a firm favourite in our house and comes in many guises.
May 24, 2019A green(s) coconut curryWe had a pile of leftover greens from the shop the other day and this Nigel Slater recipe for a 'Verdant' Coconut Curry caught my ey
Apr 16, 2019Simple but flavourful tomato sauceA simple tomato sauce must be one of the quickest (and cheapest) meals one can throw together. That doesn't mean it has to be boring! A...
Feb 11, 2019Wheat-free seed loafIf you love bread but need to avoid wheat, gluten or carbs this is a great alternative. Packed with healthy seeds & nuts it is satisfyin
Dec 27, 2018Warm lentil saladThis warm lentil salad (or lentil stir fry, if you will) is a staple in our house. The basic idea - lentils, greens and soy sauce - can...
Dec 13, 2018Weird and wonderful kohlrabi!Slightly odd looking and not very common on British menus, kohlrabi is a vegetable you are unlikely to come across around here unless it...
Nov 15, 2018How to eat more veggiesIf doctors and nutritionists agree on one thing it's this: Eating more vegetables is the most important healthy eating habit worth...
Aug 27, 2018Farinata (Italian chickpea pancake) with slow cooked courgettesI absolutely love cookbooks (and I have far too many but never enough). I rarely follow a recipe though - what I love most is finding...
Jun 24, 2018Greek style braised green beansThis is another Greek favourite: a summer dish of green beans braised with tomato and olive oil. Greek cooking has a way with vegetables,...
Jun 21, 2018Chard every dayWe've had a box of Swiss chard in the shop recently - one of my favourite greens and one that really likes the British climate so UK...
Apr 16, 2018Spiced coconut cauliflowerWe made this yesterday, from Anna Jones' lovely book The Modern Cook's Year. Easy but impressive veg dinner: Tender, sweet and spicy
Apr 22, 2017Green RiceThis is another Greek favourite - a classic dish called Spinach Rice (spanakorizo) but taking very well to lots of 'green' substitutions,...
Feb 21, 2017Greek stuffed cabbage (lazy version)A childhood favourite and classic Greek winter dish: lahanodolamdes (cabbage dolma). A ‘dolma’ is a leaf parcel stuffed with a filling of...