One of the things I love most about travelling is all the new flavours you discover. And never was this more true than on our trip to Kerala in Southern India two years ago. I was constantly delighted by the array of delicious dishes that appeared as we explored this beautiful country. And a lot…
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Spanish-style paprika sausage stew
I spend a lot of time in Spain (though not this year obviously!). I love the food – often it’s the simplest of dishes that are the tastiest. The key is choosing your ingredients carefully and this combination of flavours makes for such a beautifully rich Spanish-style paprika sausage stew that takes no effort to…
Pea and Parmesan Risotto Recipe
How to make Risotto – Pea and Parmesan Risotto. Risotto is the ultimate comfort food. A plateful of risotto is something I make for myself when I’m looking for an easy meal that I can put together from ingredients I have in the cupboard, fridge or freezer. Once I learnt how to make risotto, it…
Vegetarian Sausage Pasta Recipe
Supper in less than 30 minutes – Vegetarian/Vegan Sausage Pasta. If like me, you are trying to reduce the amount of meat in your diet, you may well have looked and wondered about vegetarian sausages. With the success of the Greggs Vegan Sausage Roll, I was keen to try for myself and bought a pack…
Easy Aubergine Parmigiana
Basil infused easy aubergine parmigiana – the perfect winter supper. Aubergine parmigiana is one of those versatile dishes I love. It works perfectly for vegetarians as the main course. And it also makes a delicious side dish to eat – with hake or cod, with a nut roast or with lamb dishes. And, this is…
Shepherd’s Pie with Lentils
Making a classic mince mixture with meat might not sound like part of a flexitarian diet at all. But, for me, rather than using a meat substitute and trying to fake the taste, I prefer to cut the amount of meat I use and add lentils and extra vegetables. That way, a single portion of…
Pork Stroganoff with Fennel
The Flexitarian Supper – Pork Stroganoff with Fennel. This is a good example of the kind of flexitarian dining I enjoy. It uses a small quantity of ethically farmed Iberican pork, a cut called presa, from the shoulder which came from one of my favourite suppliers of specialist food in the UK, Unearthed Foods which…