Pickled onions just say Christmas to me. It is the only time of the year that I eat them. I…
Spicy Pepper and Apple Chutney
Thoughts are turning towards Christmas. When I was a teenager we started making our Christmas pickles and chutneys in October…
Lentil Lancashire Hotpot
The autumn feeling is coming in Berlin and this calls for more hearty food. The last few weeks have been…
Spelt Salad with Broccoli, Walnuts and Pomegranate
Having developed a recent interest in the macrobiotic diet and its emphasis on whole grains, I am a recent convert…
Japanese Soba Noodle Salad
The summer has returned briefly in Berlin and it is making me crave for light, tasty dishes, especially salads. This…
Tofu Scramble and Mushrooms
This is an ideal breakfast dish for the weekends or days when you want something more filling than oats. You…
Avocado and Potato Salad
The sun has been shining a lot this February in Berlin and it makes me think more about summer food.…
Pomegranate and Tomato Salsa
There are some very large pomegranates in the supermarkets in Berlin at the moment and they are really juicy.…
Eggplant, Chickpea and Mushroom Pilaf with Toasted Almond Flakes
I keep complaining how hard it is to get really good Indian food in Berlin. Sometimes I need to eat…
Sweet Potato Enchiladas and Baked Corn Salsa
The fresh corn is coming to an end now in Europe but it has been an amazing season. As a…