This is a simple way to create a yummy tomato sauce for use with pasta, lasagne, pizzas etc.
1 can chopped tinned plum tomatoes
One garlic clove, squished /chopped
A dollop of pesto
Dash red wine if required
Fresh basil, chopped, if you have it
Put everything (except basil) in a heavy bottomed-pan; bring to the boil and then reduce the [...]
Another Levantine mezze dish. Scrummy if left in the fridge and eaten cold with warm bread.
Three good-sized, firm aubergines
Olive oil
Two cloves of garlic (crushed)
Four tablespoons of clear honey
250ml boiling water
Two teaspoons of cumin (crush your own from seeds if you want, or just use powder)
Juice of a lemon
Half a teaspoon of harissa (or a pinch [...]
