Pasta with Pesto Pantesco (4)

This recipe uses a variety of pesto from the lonely southern Italian island of Pantelleria that makes full use of its bounty of capers. Its from Rachel Roddy.

Pisto with sultanas, pine nuts and fried eggs (4)

I live in Bristol, England and one of my most local restaurants called La Bomba serves very good tapas and cocktails including a Pisto similar to this which has quickly become a firm favourite for my vegetarian husband . The recipe is from Nieves Barragan Mohacho.

Malabar Hill Eggs with Tomato Chutney (2-4)

This dish of eggs on potatoes is a Parsi favourite which I found in ” Dinner ” by Meera Sodha. Its one of my favourite new vegetarian recipe books and this dish will be on repeat especially at times when something comforting is required.

Bean Chilli with Cinnamon and Bay (4)

A very good vegetarian chilli using tinned beans from ” The Art of the Larder” by Claire Thomson. The basic recipe can also be used to make a couple of variations- chilli baked under a blanket or cornbread or roasted in peppers with cheese and sour cream. Claire is bringing out a new recipe book on one pot bean dishes which will be published in Febuary 2025. I cant wait and have already preordered the book.

Aquacotta (4)

Aquacotta is a simple but classic Italian soup from the Maremma coastal region of Tuscany. I found this version in Claire Thomson’s “Veggie Family Cook Book “.

Afghan Breakfast Eggs (4)

A recipe for traditional Afghan style breakfast eggs which should be served with naan breads on the side. The recipe is from ” Parwana” by Durkhanai Ayubi.

Strapatsada (4)

A version of this Greek favourite from Georgina Hayden and great when you have a glut of tomatoes. Its good served as a brunch with pitta bread or toast, but can also be served as part of a larger spread.

TV Chips (2)

Loaded chips to enjoy when you are in newed of comfort. Instead of tuna you could load these with Salsa Roja and Pickled Onions or with Mexican Sauce and Spring Onion Salsa. You need a flat baking tray and you want to spread the potatoes out as much as possible to crisp and colour evenly. The recipe is fro ” Mezcla” by Ixta Belfrage.

Potato, Courgette and Tomato Bake (4)

Another very good vegetable bake from Rachel Roddy.

Afghan Eggs (4)

A recipe from the Parwana Afghan Kitchen in Adelaide.

Crying Lamb (6)

A Greek recipe from Skye Gyngell’s ” How I Cook”.

Turkey Chilli con Carne (6)

A hearty pot of chilli using turkey leftovers from Jamie Oliver.

Cavatelli with Sausage, Mint and Tomato (4)

Another dish from the recently published ” An A-z of Pasta” by Rachel Roddy.

Ezme (4)

I made this delicious Turkish salad recently to accompany a Persian Sabzi Kuku but it would traditionally be served with Cacik and Turkish bread. This version is from ” Persiana” by Sabrina Ghayour.

Chard Sag Aloo (2-3)

A delicious vegetarian curry from ” Fresh India” by Meera Sodha.

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