To get our taste buds wetted for our impending yoga retreat in Southern Turkey and because of this prematurely early autumnal weather I have resurrected this warming Mediterranean dish for my blog and supper table.Its always a hit on our autumn and winter day retreats too - the next of which takes place on November [...]
The long awaited arrival of our Spring weather seems like a excellent time to light an early evening barbecue. Halloumi cheese is a constant feature in our fridge - largely due to the inumerous Meditteranean grocery stores we have here in this part of West London so these new potato, Red onion & Halloumi kebabs [...]
Ingredients6 courgettes sliced into 1/2-inch rounds3 tablespoons (or less) olive oil3 small cloves garlic10 (or more) mint leaves5 (or more) basil leaves1 heaping tablespoon capers, rinsed2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts, lightly toasted1 to 2 teaspoon red wine vinegar or white balsamic or whatever vinegar you haveSea salt and freshly ground pepper, to tasteAdditional mint [...]
An alternative take on macaroni cheese and warming winter supper3 sprigs fresh sage plus 2 Tbs. chopped fresh sage, divided12 oz. mushrooms, quartered 3 small leeks, white and light green parts cut into ½-inch-thick rounds 12 oz. broccoli, cut into 1 ½-inch florets1 lb. uncooked rigatoni pasta4 Tbs. butter¼ cup flour1 32-oz. butternut squash, or parsnip soup 2 [...]
Roasting a whole head of cauliflower is an amazingly delicious dish that is as dramatic in presentation as it is easy in preparation. Serve it with a big green salad (lime juice and olive oil for the dressing) for an easy vegetarian supper or side dish.INGREDIENTS1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 head cauliflower1½ cups plain Greek yogurt1 lime, zested [...]
