Type: Simple lazy
Gigli with chickpeas and za’atar
Gigli means ‘lilies’ in Italian, and their floral wavy edges are a great vehicle for the chickpeas and anchovies in the sauce….
Pappardelle with rose harissa, black olives and capers
Pappare means ‘to gobble up’ in Italian, which is the destiny of this dish (particularly in Tara’s house, where her husband Chris…
Fettuccine with spiced cherry tomato sauce
When they are ripe and sweet, buy a big batch of cherry tomatoes, to make double or triple the quantity of sauce….
Baked rice with confit tomatoes and garlic
This was my go-to side for a good few months, working well with pretty much anything else on the table. There’s also…
Baked mint rice with pomegranate and olive salsa
Cooking rice perfectly is one of those things that shouldn’t be complicated but can be surprisingly difficult, for some, to get right….
Brown rice with caramelised onions and black garlic
This rich rice dish is a lovely accompaniment to lamb or pork, but also works well as it is, with a plate…
Puy lentil and aubergine stew
Few things bring me more pleasure in the kitchen than taking a set of familiar ingredients and seeing them in a new…
Sweet potato chips
These are lovely either as a side or a snack. If a snack, serve alongside some soured cream, for everyone to dip…
Shallow-fried potatoes with rosemary and sumac
Sumac is a bright and astringent ground spice that I have been championing for a very long time. Its colour and kick…