Type: Simple short on time
Seaweed spaghetti and sesame salad with tahini dressing
Seaweed spaghetti has a similar texture to rice noodles but brings with it a salty kick to the dish. Nanami togarashi is…
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…
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….
Thai sticky rice with crispy ginger, chilli and peanuts
Sticky rice is brilliant as it is, served alongside all sorts of fish and meat dishes, but the addition of a crispy…
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….
Bulgur with mushrooms and feta
This works as both a side and a main, with some wilted greens alongside. Get as large a mix of mushrooms as…
Buckwheat and French bean salad
This is either lovely as it is, or served along with some pan-fried salmon. It’s quick to make – less than half…
New potatoes with peas and coriander
This is a lovely side to have with lamb, or all sorts of other spring things. If it is spring and you…
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…