Pepper, Walnut and Pomegranate Stew with Griddled Polenta Wedges

Main Course, Summer

It Starts with Veg is HERE, and a recipe for Pepper, Walnut, and Pomegranate Stew with Griddled Polenta Wedges My debut cookbook It Starts with Veg is out today, so I’m sharing for the first time, the story of how the book was put together, as well as sharing an...

Chard, Pancetta and Feta Quiche

Baking, Main Course, Spring

Chard, Pancetta and Feta Quiche I used to hate making pastry. Thought it was some act of wizardry. I’ve more recently really come to enjoy the process, and it’s taught me so much about patience – not just the fact that a quiche takes hours to make...

Celery and Blue Cheese Soup

Light Bites / Soup, Spring

Celery and Blue Cheese Soup Because, there is always celery that needs using up. How often do you buy a bunch of celery, use a stick or two for a recipe, and then leave the rest lingering in the fridge until it’s as bendy as I wish my legs were for yoga? Even...

Spring Green Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Sun-dried Tomato and Fennel Seed

Main Course, Winter

Spring Green Leaves Stuffed with Rice, Sun-dried Tomato and Fennel Seed, Served with Warm Hummus, Garlicky Mushrooms and Harissa Oil   Spring greens, also known as collard greens, are a loose-leaved type of cabbage. An inexpensive green (a large bunch will often cost...

Red Cabbage and Citrus Slaw with Sticky Pomegranate Trout

Main Course, Winter

Red Cabbage and Citrus Slaw with Sticky Pomegranate Trout January days can be a bit grey, so brighten things up with this colourful dish. Red cabbage is a great buy as a little goes a long way and will serve you many meals. You can find pomegranate molasses in most...

Flourless Chocolate Cake with Passion Fruit Sauce

Baking, Dessert, Uncategorized, Winter

Any excuse to make my favourite flourless chocolate cake, and serve it with a tangy sweet passion fruit sauce Was this just an excuse the make my favourite chocolate cake again? Probably. I can’t claim to have invited the idea of this flourless chocolate cake,...