Who doesn’t like a nice tart? Brunch or lunch, dinner or supper, a nice tart can be a pleasure. And this particular tart, with its delicious sweet and savoury combination, should hit the spot, whenever ….
CREAMY LENTILS WITH CORN
Looking in the cupboard one day for ‘Divine Dinner Inspiration’- as you do - I came across a big packet of yellow lentils, moong dhal. Fortunately, there was also a can of coconut milk to be had and putting them together in this dish of Creamy Lentils with Corn was, if not exactly inspired, the logical outcome ….
VEGETABLES FOR SALAD DAYS
MUSHROOM AND LENTIL MOUSSAKA
Versions of moussaka have been made in the Levant and the Balkans, in Egypt and Turkey and Greece for who knows how long. Proof of its popularity. But do we need another one? Well, this Mushroom and Lentil Moussaka has no gluten. It has no meat. It has no potato. The eggplant is grilled not fried ….
ROAST POTATO WREATH
Here’s a pretty and decorative idea for the humble roast potato. Take some potatoes, slice thinly, smother in garlic oil, pack tightly together and roast in a hot oven. When done, form them into a wreath shape, while trying to resist pinching the best crispy bits, add some green and red garnish and you have a Christmas decoration for the table and something lovely to go with the main course ….
WASABI, PEA AND SOYBEAN SMASH
Wasabi, Pea and Soybean Smash is a colourful mix subtly flavoured with garlic and un-subtly flavoured with wasabi which makes it a fabulous accompaniment for fish, poultry or meat and an excellent choice for Christmas. For our Christmas menu we’ve paired it with Ocean Trout with Dashi Rice Pilaf ….
PASTA SAUCE WITH GREENS, HERBS AND SPECK
We have not often discussed pasta on our gluten-free website. And that is because until a few years ago edible gluten-free pasta of any shape, size or description was non-existent. But, Halleluja! Good quality gluten-free pasta can now be found in supermarkets around the country and and it’s probably high time to suggest some healthy and imaginative sauces to go with it ….
TOMATO AND BASIL STACKS WITH TOMATO ESSENCE
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RADISHES POACHED IN BUTTER
When I was a child my brother had a radish patch and we would pull out the thrillingly hot and gloriously red globes to snack upon. In later years, my habit was to smother them in butter and dip them in sea salt. And now I am a new convert to the idea of cooking a radish. Here’s a very simple recipe for Radishes Poached in Butter ….