Chick peas are great don’t you reckon. Creamy hummus in summer, stews and casseroles in winter, chickpea flour in pies, cakes and biscuits, roasted in a bit of tamari for nibbles. My Bulent’s chickpea recipe is always a hit and here’s another keeper. This one is perfect for autumn/winter meals for lunch or dinner. There […]
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Vege Lasagne
Sounds dull doesn’t it! Vege lasagne, It won’t win awards for haute cuisine, but it does win awards in my book. What I’m looking for in a meal is something that tastes good, looks good, is nutritious, and is packed with fresh vegetables. This dish changes seasonally, is freezer friendly, child friendly, nutritious and delicious. […]
Bulent’s Chickpeas
I’ve been making this recipe for 30 years. It was a staple when I was vegetarian. Recently rediscovered, it’s back on the menu big time because it is seriously delicious, quick to make and healthy tucker. I used canned chickpeas as I had a few tins of organic chickpeas in my pantry. Of course use […]
Bountiful Basil and Perfect Pesto
Sweet Basil is a herb I plant in the garden without fail every Spring. Genovese basil is the main variety I plant as soon as the ground warms up. This is the variety I prefer to make into pesto. It’s the regular basil, the one we are all familiar with. Bright green with shiny leaves, […]