Aubergine parmigiana – cheesy baked aubergines – is one of those dishes that seems to take forever to make. This is largely because you have to slice up a load of aubergines and grill or fry them in batches before you can then assemble and bake the dish in the oven. This is a quick and easy version using the […]
Category: Main Eats
Spinach Pancakes
Pancakes are quick and easy, if only they were more savoury… I mean you could have sweet pancakes for dinner – I’m not stopping you – but I need some savoury! These spinach pancakes are super easy to whip up, and are pretty fool-proof. Just make sure you have a decent non-stick pan, or use plenty of butter or oil […]
Courgette and Pine Nut Pasta
This simple vegan pasta dish makes courgette (zucchini) the star of the show, and is perfect for either a hot dinner or a cold lunch dish. It takes hardly any time to cook once you’ve grated all the courgettes! This’ll serve 4 hungry people or 6 less hungry people. The courgette is quickly melted down in olive oil and tossed […]
Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros is perfect for any meal, but makes for a particularly amazing brunch or a quick and tasty dinner. Start by preparing a batch of our Best Black Bean Chilli, as you’ll need the leftovers (if there are any!) for this. The black bean chilli freezes pretty well, so you could always make a big pot and portion it […]
Best Black Bean Chilli
I love all kinds of chilli, and this black bean chilli is right up with the best. A good beef chilli takes at least a couple of hours. This chilli takes only 30 minutes, so you can enjoy it any day of the week. It’s great for meat eaters and vegetarians alike, and is easily adaptable for vegans. The richness […]
Bhaji Buns
This couldn’t be simpler – mix and fry your way to crunchy bhaji heaven, in a bread bun! If you’ve got a bit more time, make your own bread and mango chutney, otherwise this is great fun to rustle up with your favourite shop-bought chutney and buns. Feel free to mix up the ingredients, for instance, substituting the cheese for […]
Spaghetti Puttanesca
This rich, piquant pasta dish is a favourite in our household. Spaghetti puttanesca is a tomato and wine based sauce, which packs a punch thanks to salty anchovies, olives and capers. It doesn’t take too long to prepare and can be made with things you probably have in your store cupboard and fridge. Perfect for a quick, but luxurious Friday […]
Calzones
Calzones are amazing. They’re essentially hand-held pizzas, the Cornish pasties of the pizza world. The outside of the dough is crisp but the inside steaming, soft and pillowy. They’re packed with cheese and any fillings you want. Completely versatile, and perfect for a Saturday night. This recipe is really simple, with minimal effort required. Start preparing the dough late afternoon […]
Festive Maple Syrup Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Nut Roast
We really enjoy a good old nut roast – it’s a veggie classic, completely adaptable and a great alternative to a meat roast dinner. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any other festive occasion. Whilst we’re trying to reduce our meat intake, we’re not fully vegetarian, and I decided to have a go at experimenting with the traditional nut roast to […]
Autumn Salad with Maple Dressing
In our last recipe, New England Shrimp Rolls, I mentioned my honeymoon trip around New England. A fall delight! Another joy of the autumn/fall season is gourds, specifically pumpkins and squashes. Some of the smaller varieties can be pretty ugly looking things, but they are nonetheless hearty, delicious vegetables that can soak up flavour and can easily take centre-stage in […]