Thickening soup with potato gives a velvety smooth result without adding the fat used in other traditional methods. Served either hot or chilled, this soup is ideal as a dinner–party [...]
Just pull apart the rolls or ‘bubbles’ to eat this delicious bread for brunch or as a healthy snack or accompaniment with a meal. The yeast dough is flavoured with a fresh carrot [...]
Pearl barley, with its nutty flavour and firm texture, makes an interesting change from rice in grain–based salads, and it blends beautifully with this mixture of vegetables, dried apricots [...]
Slowly braising whole baby vegetables preserves and enriches their flavours, and reducing the cooking juices in the final stages of cooking creates a delicious dressing that makes an attractive [...]
This version of the classic dish of quick–fried steak with mushrooms shows how vegetables can be used to enhance and ‘stretch’ a modest portion of meat. The result is every bit [...]
A large non–stick frying pan is ideal for sautéeing, the Western equivalent of stir–frying, based on quick cooking over high heat. This is a terrific method for preserving the colour of [...]
Pumpkin is a versatile and easy–to–cook accompaniment for all sorts of main dishes. There are many types from the pale pear–shaped butternut pumpkin to the large [...]
Fluffy white dumplings in a light tomato and vegetable broth make a delicious hearty lunch or supper. The soup can be made in advance, and the dumplings can be shaped and chilled to be simmered [...]
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Although this is a hearty soup, laden with vegetables, it has a delicate flavour. Homemade stock is best, but you can use bought stock; if using a cube or powder, do not add additional salt at [...]
Crunchy, lightly cooked white cabbage is perfectly complemented by juicy fruit, walnuts and herbs in this well balanced salad. It is a good example of how a combination of familiar ingredients [...]
A little parsley adds a hint of freshness and colour to dishes, but when used in quantity its unique flavour can really be appreciated. It also makes a healthy contribution along with the [...]
Not only do grated vegetables and dried fruit add food value and flavour to these muffins, but they also make them deliciously moist. Unlike many muffins, these are not too sweet, so they are as [...]
A little spice can turn a few everyday ingredients into something special. This simple, satisfying dish provides a wealth of vital vitamins and minerals and the right balance of essential protein [...]
Unlike many eggplant recipes which swim in oil, this one has just enough extra virgin olive oil to enrich and enhance the vegetables in a dish that goes down well with both vegetarians and [...]
Few foods can be healthier than raw vegetable sticks, so make the most of them by serving them with tempting low–fat dips for a snack or instead of a formal first course. Or, for a light lunch, [...]