Grilled Feta, Blackberry & Caviar Lentil Salad: Purple Reign I love salads, so it will hardly surprise you to learn that I eat them all year round. In the warmer months, I veer towards the fresher, crisper elements in salads; while during the months when a higher tog rating is needed for duvets, I look…
Piperade, mozzarella and pesto: Ikurriña on a plate Piperade is a Basque stew of red peppers, tomatoes, and onions. It is traditionally served with eggs – a dish akin to shakshouka, or fish, or ham. I first sampled this dish in one of my favourite eateries in London – ‘The Eagle‘ in Farringdon where they…
Pav Bhaji 19 Nov 2017 refreshed 2 Oct 2022 Pav Bhaji A lunchtime street food from Mumbai, pav bhaji is a deliciously spiced vegetable dish with lightly-buttered, fried pavs (bread rolls). I first fell in love with this dish in Camden market, at a stall that had a big cauldron of this top tiffin -…
Mama Dallou’ah – Go for a dip! I love beetroot, always have, for its colour and earthy flavours – not to mention the fibre, folate (B9), magnanese, potassium, and the phytonutrient betalain. I get mine from a stall in the market – tops intact – which I use cooked as an accompaniment or as a…
Veg out for World Vegan Day! Whether you are participating in World vegan day (1st November) or doing the whole month; caponata could have you taking the pledge. One of my favourite stalls in our Mercado Central had some beautiful, wonky aubergines, courgettes, and tomatoes – so, when life gives you these ingredients; you make…