In Turkey and presumably elsewhere round those lovely Mediterranean ends, spinach is produced and sold with the roots still attached. Continue reading “Spinach Stem Salad / Ispanak Kökü Salatası”
This recipe is from Epirus, northern Greece, via Rick Stein’s beautiful book From Venice to Istanbul. And rounds off the Beans beans beans! compilation to a tee. Continue reading “Gigantes with Tomatoes & Horta”
We’ve got a little gathering of bean dishes coming up next for ya, inspired by a gift of magic beans from our roving reporter.
These stunning beans caught the eye of said reporter in a supermarket in Nairobi, beckoning her with their unique beauty. So she bought some and brought them home. Continue reading “Beans beans beans!”
Truly love artichokes but find I’m rarely up to the preparation challenges they present. Continue reading “Roasted Baby Artichokes with Fennel & Lemon”
Romanesco, the beautiful broccoli from outer space.
Mesmerising geometric spirals within spirals, it is, as far as we’re concerned, proof positive of alien life and 16th century visitations to Italy, where it has been cultivated ever since.
Quantities would just get the way of this delightful dish. We’re freestylin’ here along a well trodden path and there’s something special in the way these veggies and leaves come together of their own accord, in a simple and mellow flavoured, laid back salad.
The perfect thing for a springtime picnic, starter or all day snack! The fresh flavours of summer brought to you at any time by frozen peas.
Couldn’t be any easier or quicker to make, nor any more delicious to eat. Dig in. Continue reading “Pea Pesto with Ricotta”
We love this recipe for sunchokes a million times over. Forget everything else in your life, none of it matters until you’ve tried this. It will stop you in your tracks.
Another bad boy for which a mandolin is highly recommended.
From the culinary genius Mario Batali, as seen on Munchies.
Continue reading “Artichoke Carpaccio with Fonduta and Gremolata”
Some vegan goodness for ya. Continue reading “Coriander, Lime & Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta”
One of Charlie’s all time faves, this. The sort of salad dreams are made of.
Made from things you’ll have about for the holidays, we’ll wager. Not vegan on account of the honey but I’m sure you clever bunch’ll sort an alternative with ease. Continue reading “Clementine and Green Olive Salad”
