Why was this sooooo good ?  Well, I must tell you that the combination of ingredients worked a magic of their own – although I love the credit when it’s due, I give credit to the ingredients themselves for behaving in such a wondrous fashion.  Let me speak no more, and let the food speak to you. TIP : You may wish to indulge in some chilled white wine with this.  But there is no [...]

This is no ordinary macaroni by any standards.  I specialize in various different types of macaroni bakes – but today, I lost the plot in the kitchen as I was resolute in my decision to create the best ever baked macaroni in the universe.  How was I going to do this ?  I guess, by believing I had the tools and the “mind-taste” synchrony on my side – and today the culinary Midas touch was [...]

I had a packet of spinach tortellini that was gifted to me a few weeks back – mushroom and spinach filled – and I decided to accentuate the flavours further.  I wanted a bowl of succulent tortellini and no compromises.  So here is what I created, and I have to say, overly delicious indeed, was the result.  Easy-as-pie to make too. Makes 3 portions INGREDIENTS 1 packet of tortellini of your choice, stuffed with veg [...]

I love nuts and incorporate them in many of my recipes, be they raw smoothies, salads, curries, burgers, pasta dishes, cakes and slices – you name it, and you’ll find them somewhere there.  Few people don’t like lasagne – everybody makes it differently, and that’s what makes it such an interesting and versatile dish.  Here I have pushed the boundaries to create a lasagne you will probably want to eat for the rest of your [...]

It all started off with a large cauliflower head – a wonderful giant snowball in the fridge, looking at me – and me wondering, “now what can I do with you ?”  Marry you with a carb, stick in some protein, herb you up and drop some colour on you.  So, that is exactly what I did.  The result, a quickly prepared recipe for all the family to enjoy !  This is super delicious ! [...]

A frittata is made like an omelette – this one is vegan though, and much more interesting and tasty – it’s cheezed up instead, with vegan cheese.  This frittata is different and tastier than any frittata out there.  Why ?  Because it’s far tastier, and best of all, because I have created my very own vegan frittata. I like the idea of fried pasta with a crunch, and I love melted vegan cheeze !  Generally [...]

Here lies a very unique, yet gentle pesto that begs to be tasted, and, when all is said and done, you may wish to include this in your monthly eats, as it is a beautifully easy and delicious recipe that is quick to prepare. I don’t know about you, but I love the concept of pesto.  I love its semi-rawness mixed with whole-wheat pasta.  It’s filling, yet easy on the palette at the same time, [...]

It’s simple, tasty, hearty, filling and, most of all, simple and fast to make.  I love this dish because for such little effort the reward is so gratifying.  So, if you have a busy day ahead, and if you have spaghetti, spinach (frozen will do the trick), garlic, and a few mushrooms knocking around in your fridge, together with a couple of other basic things – then, lets ready, steady GO.  Oh, and if you [...]

Most people I know love ‘meatballs’ (we love the veggie equivalent), what fun !  Yummy, scrummy balls of nutritious, delicious ingredients, packed with vitamins and converted into delectable little balls, with a delightful texture and irresistible flavour.  My mother also used to make delicious ones – sadly with meat – but these are the meatless ones, with just as much flavour and just as many thumbs-up points.  I have always found the concept of meatballs [...]

Last night I had my family over for dinner.  I had had a very busy day and had to rustle up something really fast for dinner –  something tasty –  and I wasn’t sure quite what it was going to be.  So I opened the fridge, and lo and behold 2 small aubergines smiled at me, and I owed them a deserving dish.   So I took them, together with their leaning partners – sundried tomatoes, [...]