Bulghur with Roasted Beetroot, Blood Orange and Kumquats

Salad, Winter

Bulghur with Roasted Beetroot, Blood Orange and Kumquats. Citrus is just what we need this time of year, a lovely contrast to the grey skies and endless rain. It’s time for my annual blood orange recipe post. As usual I have been eating as many of them as I can,...

Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Burrata and Carrot Top Salsa Verde

Autumn, Light Bites / Soup, Salad

Somewhere, over the rainbow… I’ve been dreaming about burrata since I attended Anna Jones’ supper club last month with friend The Little Plantation.  It was only the second time in my life (that I remember) that I’ve had the fortune to eat it;...

Sweet Roasted Carrots with Dill & Tahini Yoghurt

Side, Summer

Sweet roasted carrots with dill & tahini yoghurt. A simple side made from humble carrots using roll cut knife technique On my last yoga retreat I cooked my usual array of vegetarian goodies; from granola to roasted tomatoes and eggs for breakfast, an experimental...

Roasted Caraway Roots with Duck Breast & Smoked Paprika Dressing

Autumn, Main Course, Winter

A healthy warm autumnal salad mixing honey roasted caraway roots, accompanied by a duck breast and a smoked paprika dressing. Vegetarian dishes have taken centre stage over here lately.  This change of direction was never a conscious decision, more that it was a...

Spiced Fermented Carrot Salad

Side

Inspired by Kimchi I added a bit of spice to some plain carrots and fermented them to create this spiced fermented carrot salad. Earlier this year I had my first fermentation experiment when I gingerly (get it?) left some carrot & ginger in a jar to soak away over...