River Cottage Veg: 200 Inspired Vegetable Recipes
Spinach, penne and cheese "Spoufflé"
For me, pasta is summer food, even a baked pasta like this one. Even as a child, I have loved baked pasta dishes; the oozy, cheesy goodness is what makes me crave these dishes. This is a simple bake, but one that always turns out so well. The spinach adds a touch of bright green to the dish, and the cheese and herbed béchamel sauce make all the difference, leading your palate away from blandness. The addition of stiffly whisked egg whites adds lightness to this dish, which fluffs up a bit in...
Roasted Brussel sprouts with shallots and thyme
I absolutely love Brussels sprouts. They are delightful to look at, especially when they are still attached to the stem and have a...
Shaved summer vegetables with mustard dressing
Summer brings the bounty of fresh vegetables to farmer's markets—fresh, richly flavoured, and rich in variety. A number of small organic...
Kohlrabi carpaccio
A carpaccio is an Italian dish of thinly sliced meat, usually raw smoked beef, drizzled with olive oil and lemon. Delicious versions of...
Tomatoes with Thai dressing
This Thai twist on a wonderful salad is very elegant. The flavours are bold, and the secret is in using wonderful, flavorful tomatoes....
Kale and mushroom lasagna
The aroma of a lasagna while it is baking is heaven. The molten parmesan, the cooking pasta and the herbs and spices make it almost irresistible. I love a good lasagna; there is so much flavour hidden in the layers, and the variations are unlimited. However, I very rarely make one because a good lasagna takes effort. There are at least three components, the three layers of the lasagna as the very least. But on a cold day, a lasagna is the perfect comfort food, hot, with the gooey cheese and...
Avocado and ruby grapefruit with chilli
Great ingredients make for great salads. This is a very simple salad with just a few ingredients, but it's oh-so good. The soft, creamy...
Chilled cucumber and lettuce vichyssoise with homemade sourdough croutons
A vichyssoise is a very traditional French summer soup made with potatoes, allums (onions, leeks), and a touch of cream for smoothness....
Kale and new potato curry
Another beautiful recipe cooked with kale that is not commonly used in Indian cuisine. I was given a large bunch of kale and sought an...
Broiled eggplant with chilli and honey
Sometimes, you need a good side dish that is not hard to make, not complex, but simple and elegant and one that hits the spot. Here is a...
Spicy carrot and chickpea pita pocket
Pita pockets are most commonly filled with meat shwarmas or felafels. But there is a world of pita pockets in numerous cuisines across...
Asian-inspired coleslaw
I love a well-made coleslaw. It is the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats, barbecues and burgers. This is an ancient dish that can...
Curried sweet potato soup
This simple soup is a delight. I was surprised to find white sweet potatoes in India, versus the yellow ones I was used to in the US....