Roasted Fennel Agrodolce
Wednesday, November 20, 2024This Roasted Fennel makes a great side dish because it’s incredibly easy to make, and so delicious. Raw fennel is sharp and tastes like aniseed, but it transforms when roasted, losing all of its anise flavour and crunchy texture to become buttery and caramelized.
Agrodolce is an Italian sweet and sour sauce with a sticky consistency. Its name is Italian for “sour” (agro) and “sweet” (dolce). A classic agrodolce recipe contains reduced honey (or sugar), vinegar, pine nuts, red onion/shallot and a mixture of dried fruits, such as raisins, cranberries or dried apricots. The sauce is fantastic with Brussel's sprouts, cauliflowers or broccoli too.
Snow Peas, Cashews with Ginger and Chilli
Friday, November 01, 2024Fresh, crispy and sweet snow peas are really ideal for a quick stirfry. You can also add protein (chicken, prawn, egg or tempeh) to this simple dish. It's easy to prepare and ready within 15 minutes. Just simply shred the trimmed snow peas and toss with chilli and ginger for maximum flavour and crunch.
Snow peas, aka Chinese pea pods, are young and flat with very small peas inside (different from rounded snap peas) and typically available all year-round, but the peak season is spring through early winter. As their name implies, snow peas can survive frost and snow.
Sri Lankan Carrot Curry
Wednesday, October 23, 2024Sri Lankan curry is usually heavily spiced and uses a blend of fresh spices and aromatics. This typically includes cumin, coriander, fenugreek seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves. The curry is usually prepared with coconut milk and commonly served with rice. If you can't find fresh curry leaves, use dried one or even pandan leaves. Don't like carrot? Use cauliflower, sweet potatoes, eggplants or green beans or a mixture of vegetables.
Chestnut and Shallot stuffed Hokkaido Pumpkin
Sunday, September 08, 2024Surprise family and friends with this stuffed pumpkin, it looks impressive and tastes great! You can use other vegetables like mushrooms, eggplants, parsnips or sweet pepper to make the filling. While I use a large Hokkaido pumpkin, you can definitely use mini pumpkins to make the individual serving. It makes a delicious, flavour packed side dish or even a light lunch.
Balsamic Pumpkin with Craisins and Almonds
Monday, September 02, 2024Pumpkin is first cut into bite-sized cubes and browned in a skillet, then tossed with balsamic and finished cooking in the oven until tender and aromatic. Mixed with parsley, almond sticks and craisins for a colourful and delicious side dish. Craisins are sweetened dried cranberries you can easily find in the supermarkets. You can use dried sour cherries or golden raisins instead. Almonds can be replaced with pecans or walnuts.
Gluten Free Aubergine Chocolate Slices
Thursday, August 22, 2024The aubergine makes this chocolate slice wonderfully moist and, with their slightly tart flavour, goes perfectly with the dark chocolate. Once the chocolate cake has cooled, wrap it with a piece of aluminium foil and leave it to rest for another day as it tastes BEST next day. Dare to put these unusual ingredients together? It promises a new taste experience and the flavour is worth it. You will certainly be putting this healthier cake on your coffee table more often.
Keto Aubergine Balls
Sunday, August 11, 2024These keto aubergine balls are made with a mixture of egg yolks, almond meal, flat parsley, garlic, freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a touch of salt and pepper. They are then coated with ground pork rind and fried in lard until golden and crispy. If you are not on keto, then replace almond meal and pork rind with breadcrumbs. Whether as a starter with a delicious dip or as finger food at a party, or take them to a picnic, these aubergine balls always work!
Aubergine Salad with Golden Raisins, Herbs and Pinenuts
Sunday, July 28, 2024Charred aubergine salad is easy to make, delicious, healthy and full of flavour. In order to fully bring out the natural sweetness of dry gold raisins, soak them in hot water mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice or white wine vinegar. For an even more filling salad, add some homemade croutons or cooked wholegrains, orzo, lentils or quinoa.
Keto Aubergine Milanese
Sunday, July 21, 2024Upgrade the humble aubergine to the next level with this delicious keto Milanese dish – the crunch of pork rinds contrasts beautifully with the buttery, silky aubergine flesh. Similar to chicken Milanese, but we use aubergine instead. It is a rather easy recipe though it does take some preparation. If you ain't on keto, then simply use breadcrumbs instead of pork rind to coat the aubergine.
Charred Broccolini with Lemon, Pine Nuts, and Parmesan
Friday, July 19, 2024Parmesan Zucchini Spiral Skewers with Romesco Sauce
Monday, July 15, 2024Treat your family with this Parmesan zucchini spiral skewers recipe that's as fun to make as it is to eat! It makes a great side dish or party appetizer served with a romesco sauce or ranch if you prefer. Made from roasted red peppers, almonds, garlic and olive oil, this easy Spanish roasted pepper sauce / romesco is rich, smoky, and delicious on seafood, vegetables and more! I used roasted peppers from a jar, but you can make your own.
Edamame and Green Beans with Pistachio Pesto
Thursday, June 20, 2024Pesto and Parmesan add great flavor to this beautiful vegetable dish that's packed full of healthy ingredients. A stand out side dish that's easy enough for a busy weeknight and the whole family will enjoy. It's quick and easy to make, on the table within 10 minutes. Use fava beans or peas if you can't find edamame.