Life is better when there is good food to be had — whether it’s a lazy brunch, a comforting weeknight dinner or a festive feast shared with friends and family. Great food doesn’t need to be fancy or take hours to prepare; sometimes, the best meals come together in minutes and leave you wanting more. I love experimenting with recipes from every corner of the globe, this is a curated collection of favourites. These dishes use simple, wallet-friendly ingredients - no special skills or equipment required, no hunting for the spring cheese of the golden fleeced goat of the upper Cantabrian mountains.

My philosophy: recipes are a guideline, not a legal document. Bend them to suit your own taste and ignore the purists, or let these ideas spark your own kitchen creations.

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Burnt aubergine with feta and harissa oil

Burnt aubergine with feta and harissa oil

Tastes of North Africa come together in this dish which can be served as a side or as a light meal in itself, or mopped up with flat breads as part of a mezze.
2025-10-05 04:23:04 UTC
Frying Pan Peppers and Potatoes

Frying Pan Peppers and Potatoes

Peppers that are slightly past their best sing in this thrifty recipe for sweet and sour peppers with potatoes.
2025-09-29 03:08:23 UTC
Buttery parmesan-braised chickpeas

Buttery parmesan-braised chickpeas

A little like cacio e pepe, the butter, cheese and black pepper come together with the nuttiness of the chickpeas to give a sublime taste.
2025-09-29 03:00:56 UTC
Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Ratatouille is a French Provençal vegetable stew that's bursting with summery Mediterranean flavours! Simple & humble but so delicious.
2025-09-29 02:46:34 UTC
Grilled Aubergine Tabbouleh

Grilled Aubergine Tabbouleh

A vegan tabbouleh with all the flavours of summer. The coconut and tahini dressing adds a creamy, nutty element to this winning couscous.
2025-09-29 02:25:42 UTC
Tomato, chard and spinach with fried almonds

Tomato, chard and spinach with fried almonds

Great served as a side dish, or as a vegan friendly meal to itself, drizzled with olive oil and mopped up with fresh, crusty bread.
2025-09-28 01:53:42 UTC
Prawn and rice fritters

Prawn and rice fritters

Crunchy, zesty, spicy prawn fritters - these won't last long on the plate. Make double!
2025-09-26 05:59:56 UTC
Steamed aubergines with charred chilli salsa

Steamed aubergines with charred chilli salsa

Steamed aubergines have a definite silky texture and an incredible ability to soak up other flavours from their surrounding ingredients. This dish makes the most of this with a mildly spicy salsa to make a fantastic side dish or a meal all to itself.
2025-09-25 06:20:23 UTC
Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Herby Tahini

Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Herby Tahini

This combination of roasted cauliflower and chickpeas is wonderfully golden brown and crispy at the edges. Best served with this nutty and lemony tahini sauce with a touch of garlic.
2025-09-24 00:59:45 UTC
Buttery Mashed Cauliflower

Buttery Mashed Cauliflower

A tasty and creamy low-carb substitute for regular mashed potatoes. This recipe, which is made with garlic, sour cream, and Parmesan, is also ideal for people who want to cut back on carbohydrates without compromising flavour.
2025-09-22 05:42:06 UTC
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