Lentil Lancashire Hotpot

The autumn feeling is coming in Berlin and this calls for more hearty food. The last few weeks have been … More

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 … More

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 … More

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 … More

Button Mushroom and Chickpea “Chasseur”

Chasseur is the French term for hunter. Chasseur dishes are normally made with game cooked slowly in wine until the dish … More

Thick Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Massaman

Massaman is my favourite South East Asian curry. It should be thick and rich with a slight peanutty flavour. You … More

Home Grown Mung Bean Sprouts with Stir Fried Noodles and Cashew Nuts

Sprouting your own beansprouts is really easy. See my post about this. They are so delicious in a stir fry … More

Herby Lentil Koftas

These lentil balls are made fresh tasting with the addition of loads of fresh mint and coriander. They go really … More

Black Bean and Red Pepper Chilli

I love black beans. They have a soft, silky texture that you don’t get with other beans. I made my … More

White Bean and Vegetable Tagine

I have a beautiful black tagine that I love using. I cook lots of things in it, not just Moroccan … More