This is the first dish I cook in my studio as a student. It is a posh dish, but, at the same time, you only need a microwave to make this. It takes less than 10 minutes to make and that is great for many reasons. Za’tar is becoming one of my favourite spices and
Category: Salads and sides
Beetroot leaves stir-fry
I planted some beetroot seeds and I was impressed with how big the leaves were, but very small beets. So, I wondered if the leaves are edible and indeed they are. So, I came up with the idea of a beetroot leaves stir-fry, as a side dish. We had this with mix veggies fries (carrot,
Vegan Salad
I love having a vegan salad for supper like the ones I’m sharing the recipe for today. One of my favourite vegan cheeses is Herbies sourpress. It is made by a local company, a small family-run business, so it’s not available in supermarkets. Alternatively I’ve used vegan Greek cheese, similar to feta, and that works
Hasselback carrots
I saw a picture for hasselback carrots on Instagram and I knew I wanted to both try these and share the recipe on my blog, so I can remember to make these again. In our family no human likes carrots, while the dog loves them. This means that while I always have carrots in the
Apache potatoes
I love Apache potatoes, they have a gorgeous texture, and they are really delicious. I’ve made a few versions in the last couple of weeks and today I’m sharing the best one. To make these I’ve used fresh chillies and thyme from my herb garden and I’ve discovered when it’s best to add them to
Roasted radishes
Roasted radishes is a very basic side dish, something you might not have thought of making, but which is such a good idea. Radishes have a pretty strong flavour and not everybody likes them. I like having a few in a salad, but not too many, as they overpower the other ingredients. This is why
Vegan Poutine
Vegan Poutine is a recipe I hadn’t think I’d ever make. Poutine is a Canadian dish made with only a few ingredients. The traditional poutine is, basically, a layer of fries, topped with cheese curds and smothered in gravy. Sounds very simple and it’s amazing how delicious it is for something so basic. This is