Aubergine, chilli & coriander salsa
Serves 6 Quite frankly, we’re alarmed by the bad press this meaty and flavoursome berry so often receives. “Bland and soggy”? Not so in the Middle East. Once charred or roasted, we can’t imagine a...
View ArticleZesty Fish Pie
In light of the almost sub-zero temperatures, I’ve deviated from the Tortilla plan to a fish pie feast. Because who doesn’t love a (tangy and creamy, chunky and cheesy) fish pie? This recipe feeds 8 –...
View ArticleHummus
As much a staple in my fridge as a pint of milk, hummus is a protein, sesame and pulse packed powerhouse of instant wonder. A perfect partner for chicken, sweet potato or feta; it’s even surprisingly...
View ArticleTamari Wild salmon
We’ve just come into Wild salmon season so I had to share this long-standing favourite Toolkit recipe. It takes about 20 mins to get on the plate and tastes as good cold as it does hot. I always make...
View ArticleBasil pesto
Is there an ingredient which tastes of summer more than basil? Thanks to Mum Garcia’s tireless efforts to appease her offspring, you can store up summer and dollop it on your salad, chicken, salmon or...
View ArticleSticky sweet potato wedges
Coconut oil seems to be the key that sets this recipe apart from the now ubiquitous orange wedge. It works much better than olive oil, resulting in a sticky, sweet and salty flavour. The good news:...
View ArticleBroad bean & cashew pesto
This is one of my favourite fridge staples; it tastes amazing and goes with just about just about anything. In theory you should hull broad beans. Every. Single. One. I did this once, turning grey in...
View ArticleSesame & rosemary spice
Naming this recipe was particularly tricky: seasoning or flour-less breadcrumb? Is crunch or crumb too circa 1996? Either way, it’s a random experiment that quickly evolved into a storehouse staple....
View ArticleBacalao ceviche (Punheta de bacalhau)
In honour of this weekend’s Lisbon trip, I thought it fitting to share a Portuguese salt cod ceviche classic. I claim no credit, this one comes direct from a local, my Lisboa love. Or more...
View ArticleChilli, tamarind and parmesan courgetti
OK, so I’ve done something controversial. I’ve sat on the fence. While this recipe makes a feature of courgetti, it’s not paleo, or anti-carb. It’s here for it’s pure deliciousness, alongside faithful...
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