Monthly Archives: January 2012

Mushroom, brinjal, lentil, pea and fresh basil lasagna

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

Veg lasagna used to be one of the only veg meals you could find on most restaurant menus. It has always been the go-to safe option for meat eaters cooking for vegetarians. Often soggy and tasteless. A good lasagna can … Continue reading →

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Beetroot, red onion, bean and dill salad

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Beetroot is not everyone’s favourite, but I am a sucker for the colour. They are somehow gory. I love the way they unashamedly stain everything. I do also like the taste. This recipe was inspired by a beetroot salad my … Continue reading →

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Creamy sundried tomato pesto pasta with baby marrow

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

This is one of the quick dishes I made with the sundried tomato pesto. The pesto is so quick to make, I actually whipped it up while the spaghetti was boiling. Alternatively you can use ready-made pesto of any colour. … Continue reading →

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Sundried tomato and pistachio pesto

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

After waddling into the new year, wishing for a belly trolley, I decided I had better squeeze a few more recipes in before I get sidetracked with the imminent pterodactchild. I had hoped to kick off the year with some … Continue reading →

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