Archive for the ‘Vegetarian’ Category

Indian Food Easy Peasy, Recipes, Vegetarian

A spicy, comforting and hearty vegetable curry that’s ideal to use up all the veggies in the fridge.

Recipes, Salad & Snacks, Starters, Vegetarian

Tomato ‘caprese’ stacks using gorgeous ‘exotic’ varieties.

Bread & Pastry, Food & Fab Endorsed, Food & Travel, Mediterranean Delicacies, Recipes, Soups & Stews, Starters, Vegetarian

Today, I want to share an ajoblanco or white gazpacho soup, popular around Spain in summer and perfect for our fiery South African festive season. While ajo means garlic in Spanish, what makes this soup distintive are the almonds used.

Recipes, Vegetarian

It is based on the Cauliflower with Saffron found in Ottolenghi’s book Plenty. It’s very, very simple to make and adds flavour to these cruciferous veggies with the aroma of saffron, the sweetness of raisins and the saltiness of briny olives.

Recipes, Salad & Snacks, Starters, Vegetarian

Reflections on home economics and how to make cheese puffs from choux pastry.

As Seen On, Featured Articles, Food & Travel, Recipes, Salad & Snacks, Starters, Vegetarian

A ready for summer Steamed Asparagus salad on Sweet Potato Hash with a Saffron Yoghurt Sauce – food props from Chefchaouen and reflections on the Blue City, including my travel guide with top tips and favourite photos.

Food & Travel, Recipes, Restaurants, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian

I have been thinking a lot about Istanbul recently and our visit there in June. This dish is based on one we enjoyed at a Turkish restaurant in Cape Town and I reminisce about the Asian side in Istanbul and the famous Ciya Sofrasi restaurant.

Indian Food Easy Peasy, Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian

This is my Mother’s recipe for Rasam – the South Indian soup – spicy and sour. The perfect flu fighter. While we are transitioning into spring, I’m holding onto this recipe, just in case.

Recipes, Starters, Vegetarian

Mushrooms and garlic butter. A dash of cream. Sea salt. What was once a bland chunk of fungi now becomes a morsel to savour, delicious juices and lip smacking ensue.Wrap them up in parchment paper for a fun baked starter.

Food & Travel, Recipes, Salad & Snacks, Vegetarian

Roasted Butternut, Crisp Apple & Labneh Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing – pomegranate molasses from Istanbul and a flashback to the Grand Bazaar.