Filling, Moroccan-inspired dish. Very healthy.
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lg onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground allspice or fenugreek
sprinkling of cayenne
200g bulgur wheat
120g mushrooms, sliced
100g green lentils
750ml stock
In a heavy-bottomed sauce pan, fry the onion, garlic and spices in the oil until the onions are softened and coated in [...]
A tasty and healthy vegetarian alternative to pate. Very simple to make.
A big bag of fresh spinach (or equivalent amount of frozen stuff)
300g of good, soft goat’s cheese (not fetta)
Salt and pepper
Wash the spinach, shake the excess of water off, cook in a lidded saucepan over a low heat until wilted. Press the leaf mulch [...]
Mexican in origin, this hot tomato side-salad works well with anything.
About eight juicy tomatoes, well chopped
One or two cloves garlic (crushed)
A handful of fresh coriander, chopped (those jars of ready made ‘fresh’ coriander are OK too… but coriander powder won’t do)
Juice of a lime
A few spring onions, finely chopped
Half a teaspoon of chilli paste/harissa/chilli powder
Salt
Just [...]
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 [...]
