A cheese stuffed naan topped with a simple butter curry, pickled red cabbage, coriander, and a homemade avocado drizzle.
Recipe: Pistachio Mole with Seared Octopus and Garlic Oil from Chef Joaquin Meza of Dolores in Providence, RI
You don't need a grill or barbecue to get perfect gooey eggplant.
Marinated Greek-inspired chicken skewers cooked under the broiler (or in the air fryer!) until crisp, served over fluffy lemon rice with yogurt and dill. Quick and simple, perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner.
A cheese stuffed naan topped with a simple butter curry, pickled red cabbage, coriander, and a homemade avocado drizzle.
Caponata is a wonderful sweet and sour veggie dish hailing from Sicily. Serve any leftover caponata, with or without the beans, on some warm garlicky sourdough toasts
This Fattoush recipe is fresh, light, and flavorful, made with chopped vegetables, fresh herbs, and toasty pita chips in a tangy sumac dressing, all piled over a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce. (Adapted from Spice, by Ana Sortun)
Serves: 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 5 hours Difficulty: Medium Ingredients ----------- 1kg octopus, raw and cleaned EVOO Salt 2 tsp oregano Romesco 3 whole capsicums, roasted, skin removed (or jar capsicums that have been roasted if you want to save some time) ¾ cup
Weeknight dinner idea: this harissa and sumac roasted chicken with tzatziki! It is SO good. First, you’ll start by making your marinade with harissa powder, lemon pepper, sumac, paprika, salt, pepper and oil, all tossed over a spatchcocked chicken.
This kale detox salad is the perfect meal for a cleanse, made with whole, real ingredients. Made with a mouthwatering carrot top pesto and roasted vegetables.
Rosemary Polenta Chips adapted from Top with Cinnamon
Debbie Major’s marmalade and ginger upside-down pudding recipe makes for a warming winter dessert to serve with lashings of custard or pouring cream.
The aromatic flavour of Szechuan pepper really stands out in this simple but restaurant quality looking, delicious pork dish
If you’re after a roast that won’t break the bank or scrimp on flavour, this crispy pork belly recipe that can be made for under £5 a head could be for you.
The sweet oranges bring a lovely citrus flavour to this drink, while the cinnamon gives a hint of warmth and the thyme brings a savoury taste. This drink fits perfectly into any season, but when the glass is decorated well, it will turn this mocktail recipe into an extra festive one.
A stunning centrepiece, this slow-cooked leg of lamb is meltingly tender and served in a sticky, glossy, rich and slightly tangy sauce. With a raita on the side made from whipped goat's curd, it's the perfect showstopper for a Sunday dinner with a difference. Serve with rice, flatbreads and other Indian side dishes for a full-blown feast.
This is a delicious recipe from my new book - Your Ultimate Body Shaping Guide. It's rich in plant-based goodness, healthy fats and minerals that support healthy gut function, glowing skin and a lean, toned body. Enjoy as a nourishing lunch or dinner on your body shaping plan.
Step 1: For the basil pesto, lightly toast the pine kernels in a dry pan until golden. Add to a food processor along with the remaining ingredients and blitz well. Set aside. Step 2: To make the bl...
Elevate your next Sunday lunch with this simple Middle Eastern twist on the classic roast.
These Santa Barbarba-style, vegetarian breakfast burritos are so flavorful! Filled with roasted poblano peppers, soft scrambled eggs (or tofu), roasted potatoes, avocado, melty cheese, hot sauce and cilantro. Vegan-adaptable.
Your meat-free Mondays just got more exotic with the fresh spicy flavours and rich and charred vegies of this salad.
The best pancake ever.
Pear carpaccio with walnuts and Gorgonzola cheese: a stylish starter for your romantic dinner. How to make carpaccio of pear. Vegetarian romantic dinner.
These sourdough flatbreads are a great way to use an unfed starter which you would otherwise discard. Served with slow-cooked pulled pork and a vibrant mango, preserved lemon and avocado salsa, these flatbreads can be served as a main dish or shared as an appetiser.
Shredded kale, baby arugula, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, carrots, and plenty of fresh herbs. All tossed together with a simple lemon vinaigrette, crispy chickpeas, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, and avocado for a salad that's plentiful, healthy, and filling.
Pan fry sea mullet in butter for a quick and satisfying dinner. The harissa-spiced pearl couscous will be great for lunch the next day, too.
Wild Rice Pilaf with Brussels sprouts, apple, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries. Serve alongside your protein of choice, such as roasted chicken or turkey, for a holiday-worthy side dish that's sure to impress.
“Lamb backstrap is a lean, clean cut” - Luke Hines. This is an edited extract from Smart Carbs by Luke Hines, with photography by Mark Roper (Plum, $39.99).
