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Aubergine Schnitzel
The spinach on the allotment has gone crazy. I could cut enough to serve four people every other day and still it grows and grows. Not that I am complaining. I can’t get enough of the stuff. Having...
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Aubergine, Mozzarella & Rocket Salad with Tomato & Basil Dressing
I love this – the soft, melt in the mouth texture of the aubergine. The cool, creaminess of the mozarella and the peppery rocket all brought together with basil, tomatoes and a hint of balsamic...
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Pizza
I found a few old veggies at the bottom of the fridge so I thought I’d roast them and put them on a pizza base. You could use anything you like. I roasted a red onion, aubergine, half a red pepper and...
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Last night’s dinner
A little rushed as I got home in the rain at 7:15 with 4 guests arriving at 7:30, but I did it. First course was served around 8:15 Mushroom risotto with a whole roasted field mushroom to start. The...
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Wild Rice and Roasted Aubergine Salad
A tasty alternative to a sandwich for lunch. Serve with a generous blob of hummus or greek yogurt. Apologies if the quantities are a little vague. I put this together late on Sunday night without...
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Spiced Aubergine with Tomato and Potato
Delicious melt in the mouth aubergine (egg plant) with a warmly spiced and fragrant tomato sauce topped with crispy potatoes. Serves 4 as a side dish. 1 large(ish) aubergine 2 tablespoons sunflower oil...
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Aubergine Charlotte
I’ve been meaning to make these for a long time, but have been going through a long phase of not having anyone round for dinner. Adapted from The Gate’s cookbook using garlic and herb Boursin cheese in...
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A Day with Ottolenghi
And what a day!!! I spent Tuesday cooking with Ottolenghi at the Vegetarian Cookery School in the beautiful city of Bath. Here are my creations – with credit to my cooking partner for the day, Abi....
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Pancake Nidi
A very slight variation on Michela Chiappa‘s recipe from her Simply Italian series recently on Channel4. This dish is traditionally made using pasta sheets but Michela’s recipe uses pancakes instead to...
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Baked Aubergines with Tomatoes
I found this recipe whilst having a recent cookbook clear out. I seem to accumulate cookery books, but only use a handful of recipes from each. Some books I have never used so I sometimes donate them...
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Beetroot and Celeriac Slaw (and a Baba Ganoush recipe)
It’s been quite a while since I posted an update here. With this post you get two for one. Two recipes in one post, but perhaps not for dishes that work together. The main reason for writing up both...
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Mediterranean Vegetables and Pasta
During a holiday a couple of years ago in Kefalonia, this became a firm family favourite. Delicious vegetables, fresh from the local market, prepared in olive oil with pasta and cheese. What’s not to...
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Aubergine and Sweet Potato Katsu Curry
Autumn brings colder, dark nights. By the time I get home from work it’s already dark. I’m often tempted to turn up the central heating, but perhaps a cheaper and more satisfying option is to make a...
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Harissa Braised Aubergine With Coconut & Chickpeas
A quick, hearty dinner. No cooking required and, better still, very little washing up. Just place it all in the pot, put it in the oven, wait for an hour or so, then serve. That’s really all there is...
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Halloumi Aubergine Rolls
This is my take on pigs in blankets for the festive season, but just as good all year round. To make 12 rolls 3 large aubergines Olive oil Harissa paste 1 pack of halloumi cheese Top and tail the...
View ArticleRoasted, Marinated Aubergine and Tofu with New Potatoes and Pepper Sauce
I’d originally planned on coating the aubergine and tofu in panko breadcrumbs, but then decided they could work well, just marinated and roasted as they are. The aubergine and tofu use separate...
View ArticlePea & Aubergine Curry with Tamarind
I do post a lot of curry recipes here, but in our house, we make curry at least once a week. We’re lucky enough to have a superb independent Indian food store just a few miles down the road which is...
View ArticleAubergines with Yogurt, Pomegranate and Walnuts
Something to wow your dinner guests as part of a meze or as a starter served with warmed flatbreads Olive oil 2 aubergines 50g walnuts 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2-3 tablespoons pomegranate...
View ArticleAubergine Schnitzel with Broad Bean & Bulgur Wheat Pilaf
Ingredients 1 large aubergineOlive oil75g smoked cheddar1 eggPanko breadcrumbs250g broad beans (shelled weight)150g bulgur wheat2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice2 spring onions, finely...
View ArticleCrispy Smoked Aubergine & Chickpea Fritters
I took the idea from baba ganoush (mutabal) and wondered if I could turn a dip into a burger or fritter. The addition of chickpeas gives the fritters some texture which allows them to hold their shape...
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