Category Archives: Vegetables

Roasted Romanesco

I love this vegetable which is slightly crisper and nuttier than the standard cauliflower and often buy it just for its flavour and appearance.  However this recipe turns it into a magnificent dish which livens up even the simplest of … Continue reading

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Roasted Carrots with Cumin

These cumin-roasted carrots are absolutely delicious and so easy to prepare and they will go with many dishes.  They will spice up a plain meal but will also compliment a spicy dish.   The cumin-roasting also works well with parsnips. INGREDIENTS: … Continue reading

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Whole Roasted Cauliflower with a Thyme and Paprika Rub

This recipe from Jamie Oliver is sure to become a firm favourite of ours.  Whilst we are not vegan or vegetarian, it is really nice to have a meat/fish free meal occasionally.   This one really ticked all the boxes and … Continue reading

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Red Peppers Stuffed with Herbed Goat’s Cheese

I love the days when we want a light supper and I find that I have (almost) all of the ingredients to make a dish such as Stuffed Peppers.   I didn’t have red peppers, but orange ones worked just as … Continue reading

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Fresh Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Bacon

I spotted this recipe by The Kitchen Snob online and immediately thought what a great supper dish it would make.  I used slightly less beans, a few more slices of bacon and ordinary white onions rather than a Spanish one … Continue reading

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Courgette stuffed with Balsamic Onions and Goat’s Cheese

A lovely light dish, full of flavour and nutritional value from The Medicinal Chef by Dale Pinnock. I served these courgettes with a spicy carrot mash and wilted spinach but they are also delicious served with a chicken fillet, a … Continue reading

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Simple Roasted Vegetables served with Salmon

Sometimes, the simplest of meals end up being the most colourful and tasty and they can be put together in a few minutes. One of our favourite dinners is roasted vegetables served with either a piece of salmon or a chicken … Continue reading

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