Thoughts are turning towards Christmas. When I was a teenager we started making our Christmas pickles and chutneys in October … More
Category: Side dishes
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
Pomegranate and Tomato Salsa
There are some very large pomegranates in the supermarkets in Berlin at the moment and they are really juicy. … More
Brussels Sprouts with Mustard,Cumin and Fennel Seeds
Brussels sprouts are just coming into season in Europe. I hated these as a child and now cannot get enough … More
Roasted Tomato, Corn and Cucumber Salsa
Tomatoes are so plentiful and cheap at the moment and corn is bang in season. Roasting the corn and … More
Romesco Sauce
This sauce originates in Spain and is a little like a pesto. The authentic recipe combines almonds and roasted red … More
Super Food Quinoa Salad with Walnuts, Pomegranate and Cranberries
All of the ingredients in this salad are highly nutritious and it is super tasty. I am impressed with the … More
Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pinenuts
Swiss chard is incredibly good for you. It can be slighlty bitter if it is old when eaten so the … More
Roasted Corn and Butternut Squash Couscous Salad
Couscous can be very dull and you need to add a lot of flavour to make it into something wonderful. … More
Roasted Corn and Pepper Salad with Black Beans
Yesterday, my friend Claudia gave me some fresh, green peppers of the pointy variety (like large chillis). We don’t have … More
