cooking up a storm for the post-peak future
As far as French cuisine goes, my repertoire pretty much starts and ends with ratatouille. And the French would probably be upset with my version of it, as I’m not a purist… but I personally think it’s pretty darned yummy 🙂 Ratatouille is basically a chunky stew with tomato as its base, usually featuring onions, … Continue reading Ratatouille
I’m not sure what the French would say about serving ratatouille with potato-polenta cakes, but this is one of my favourite ways to eat it. It’s hearty, and incredibly moreish, and has a way of bringing a smile to my face because it’s an elegant twist on traditional peasant fare. Here’s how to concoct a … Continue reading Crunchy potato-polenta cakes with ratatouille
Think Spanish, think tapas, right? Here’s a dish that works as a wonderful addition to any smorgasboard of Spanish tapas dishes, or as a light meal in its own right. I love this one as the centrepiece of a Friday morning brunch when I’ve unloaded the market haul for the week, and freshly baked bread … Continue reading Spanish chickpea & spinach stew (tapas dish)
I first tried this heartwarming dish in the height of the scorching Valencian summer where such one-pot wonders go against the grain of the weather. Still, one bowl and I was hooked. Tasty food really can be this simple. Flavour:Â Salty & savoury Serves:Â 4 as light meal Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion 2 … Continue reading Frijoles (Colombian kidney bean & potato stew)
Lentil stew is the stuff of non-vegan nightmares and vegan dreams. It’s one of those dishes that just tastes so much better than it sounds, and is the perfect hearty comfort food for a chilly winter day. Here’s how to make a heartwarming lentil stew that will have even meat-lovers coming back for seconds… Serves:Â 4 … Continue reading Heartwarming lentil stew
