Lamb Keema with Aubergine and Chickpeas
Based on my Quick Keema with Lamb and Peas, I have replaced some of the lamb in this original recipe with canned chick peas and aubergines. They add wonderful contrasting textures, flavours and nutrients to this already…
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Middle Eastern inspired Butter Bean and Vegetable Stew with Parsley and Mint
Packed with beans, lentils, a plethora of vegetables and delicious Middle Eastern spices, this vegan and gluten free stew is loaded with nutrients and is bursting with flavour. A wonderful meal all by itself, it also works…
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Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni
This wonderful vegetarian pasta bake is made up of a layer of rich, homemade tomato sauce, topped with cannelloni pasta filled with a luscious combination of spinach, ricotta, garlic, parmesan and cheddar cheese, a further layer of…
Kuku Sabzi – Persian Herbed Frittata
As the name suggests, a Kuku Sabzi, or Persian Herbed Frittata, is a lusciously light and healthy, oven-baked frittata stuffed full of a selection of fresh green herbs. This classic Persian dish is typically made to celebrate…
Irish Chicken Fillet Roll
Crispy, breaded, tender, hot chicken layered with lettuce, homemade coleslaw, grated cheddar cheese (Irish, of course) tomatoes and red onion in a warm roll generously spread with Irish salted butter. So good!
Mushroom Pâté
A velvety smooth, richly flavoured mushroom pâté, with a hint of garlic, a splash of soy sauce and a touch of zesty lemon. The soy brings its classic unami flavour enhancing quality to this dish, whilst the…
Cream of (Left-Over) Mixed Vegetable and Red Lentil Soup with Shredded Brussels Sprouts Sautéed in Butter
Loaded with an assortment of vegetables and enhanced and thickened with red lentils, this delicious and healthy soup, comes together in minutes and is cooked and ready to eat in little over half an hour. The best…
Kothu with Chicken Curry
This Kothu is a wonderful mix of Sri Lankan Chicken Curry with sliced, day old roti/flatbreads, eggs, shredded cabbage and grated carrots served with spring onions, coriander and natural yoghurt. An incredible way to use up leftovers,…
Hoppers’ Chicken Curry
This wonderful, fragrant spicy Chicken Curry is a Sri Lankan classic. Chunks of chicken are marinated in a ginger and garlic paste with turmeric and curry powder. It is then cooked until tender in a richly flavoured…
Cream of Cauliflower and Broccoli Soup
A velvety, smooth and silky soup made with broccoli, cauliflower, potato and onion. Quick, easy and very economical to make, this vegetarian soup is ideal to serve as a starter or a light lunch, with some fresh,…