Nori is a type of Japanese seaweed that is sold dried in thin, dark–green sheets. The flavour is distinctive and savoury. Nori is usually combined with rice in Japanese cooking, but it is [...]
This salad of roasted vegetables has a rich flavour cut by a piquant dressing. It is one of those any–time salads – ideal for a healthy midweek meal with lots of crusty bread, some [...]
This mixture of salad leaves and herbs, each with its own robust flavour, marries well with the sweetness and smooth texture of mango. The result is a salad that is colourful and refreshing, [...]
This plain mash is flavoured with a hint of bay and enriched with a little olive oil instead of butter. It makes a great accompaniment to many dishes, from hearty stews, casseroles and pies to [...]
A combination of spring vegetables, lively herbs and zesty lemon makes a refreshing filling for a crisp filo crust. This pie is easy to make and so delicious, it is destined to become a firm [...]
This makes a wonderful accompaniment to a spicy main dish. It is also good as a vegetarian main course for 2, especially when served with Indian–style pulse or lentil dishes and warm naan. [...]
Middle–Eastern influences bring beans, eggplants, apricots, garlic and warm spices to this lamb hotpot. The flavours will improve with age, so if you have time, make this hotpot a day before you [...]
Known in Italy as frittata, or in Spain as tortilla, flat omelettes can be served hot or cold with salad for brunch, lunch or supper, and they also make ideal picnic fare. The delicious version [...]
Advertisement
Mashed potato enriched with cottage cheese and parmesan and enlivened with garlic and herbs makes a marvellous filling for the pasta parcels called ravioli. A small amount of extra virgin olive [...]
Crisp, richly coloured radicchio leaves make the perfect edible holders for this tangy bean and mustard salad that is bursting with vitamins, minerals and fibre. Serve these salad cups as a [...]
A selection of ground and whole spices, and a hint of coconut, flavour the mixed vegetables in this contemporary curry, which is cooked in stages so that all the individual tastes remain distinct [...]
Spinach gives pancake batter a subtle flavour and added vegetable value, while mushrooms and peas complement the smoked fish and cheddar filling. A tomato salad would complete the meal.
Eating well to feel good does not mean relying only on modern recipes for inspiration, as many more familiar dishes fit the bill perfectly. In this updated version of stuffed cabbage, mellow [...]
With a little inspiration even the most humble vegetables can be elevated to feature in unusual, well–flavoured side shes. This succulent stir–fry is full of flavour and crunch. It is [...]
Deliciously flavoured with sun–dried tomatoes, corn and green capsicum, this colourful bread is a wonderful accompaniment for soups, starters, grilled or barbecued poultry or meat, or [...]