A particularly bright and zingy way with roast veg for springPreheat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6. Remove the stems from 2 large aubergines or 3 medium ones (about 600g total in weight), then cut each one in half, then in half again and then into short lengths (about 4-5cm). Put the aubergine wedges in a roasting tin with 125ml of olive oil, then roast for 30 minutes or until golden on the underside. Turn them, pour in 100ml of water and return to the oven for about 20 minutes until soft and...
Spring’s fresh new shoots deserve the very lightest touchThe tender young shoots are here, long-stemmed broccoli, purple sprouting and early asparagus all waiting in line in for a spoonful of hollandaise sauce.I ring the changes by stirring in a few fresh garlic or tarragon leaves, or the finely grated zest of an orange, then add a textural contrast with toasted almonds or fried breadcrumbs – sometimes both. Continue reading
Marsala onion soup, baked tomatoes, upside-down fig tarts – comforting recipes for not-quite-springThere is something splendid and generous about a one-pot supper. No matter how humble the ingredients, the moment you put a large pan or pot on the table is always a good one. It says welcome, and whether everyone dips in for themselves or you ladle the steaming contents out for them, there is the happy suggestion this is a meal to be shared.A meal made in one pot makes good sense for the cook. The...
Butter beans, or lima beans, are rich in nutrients and work well in a variety of recipes. They have a consistency that is similar to butter.
A fresh and zesty noodle salad with Thai dipping sauce
Fried corn tacos stuffed with stringy melted cheese and roast salad onions During some quesadilla chat with my friend Karla Zazueta, we got on to the subject of cheese. Your choice of cheese is crucial, said Karla, who always opts for one with a long, stringy texture. One option is Anatolia cheese – a Turkish variety similar to quesillo, a cheese from Mexico’s Oaxaca region; you can find it in Turkish shops. Alternatively, a combination of hard mozzarella (a block or ready-grated) mixed with...
Black and white cookies are a staple of New York delis. These ones are also vegan, gluten-free and Passover-friendly.
Black and white cookies are a staple of New York delis. These ones are also vegan, gluten-free and Passover-friendly.
You can let your oven do the work for these crunchy, vegetarian quesadillas.
You can let your oven do the work for these crunchy, vegetarian quesadillas.
In a report by 'Dispatch', it's revealed that Apink's Bomi and Black Eyed Pilseung's Rado have been in a relationship since April 2017, marking 2,500
Kevin Phillips won't hesitate to pick up the phone and call in a few favours from his old friends at Sunderland this summer. Phillips is approaching his first full transfer window as Hartlepool United manager and he is keen to make his mark on the squad. The 50-year-old led Hartlepool to 12th in the National League after taking over from John Askey in late January with the club just four points off the relegation zone. As such, Phillips, whose only previous management role came with South...