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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
Inspired by the Italian salad called panzanella, this combines crisp, garlic–flavoured bread cubes with sweet, juicy tomatoes and crunchy salad vegetables. Gruyère and parmesan add [...]
These Mediterranean–style ‘sandwiches’ are generously filled with chargrilled capsicums, zucchini and red onion, spiked with garlic and rosemary, and topped with a sprinkling of [...]
Use this recipe as a basic guide for roasting single vegetables, such as potatoes or parsnips, as well as for a superb dish of mixed roots. Serve with roast poultry or meat, but also remember [...]
Drinking fresh vegetable and fruit juices is an easy way to add vitamins and minerals to your diet. Vegetables are particularly versatile because they can be used both in sweet drinks and in [...]
The crispy golden topping in this simple side dish is usually made by frying the breadcrumbs in a generous quantity of butter. This version uses a modest portion of olive oil and fresh herbs to [...]