vegetarian

I love pairing courgettes with za’atar and labneh Some days I want a side dish that feels more than just “vegetables on the plate” — I want textures, contrasts, and flavours that make you pause …

Greek flavours feel so right with courgettes I wanted to create something with the sense of unhurried eating, the kind where the food is served in the middle of the table for everyone to share. …

Garlic and butter are a pairing I’ve loved since I first learned to cook. The combination feels both rustic and comforting, especially when paired with something fresh like courgette. I’ve been making this dish for …

The First Time I Tasted These Flavours Together The first time I tasted this dish, roasted aubergine and courgette, the combination of smoky aubergine, cool yoghurt, and sharp pomegranate molasses, it stopped me in my …

I didn’t grow up eating baked aubergines. They weren’t something I craved or even understood until much later, when I started cooking for myself properly, not just throwing things in a pan and hoping for …

I’ve always loved how roasting brings out the natural sweetness of courgettes and aubergines, but for this recipe, I wanted something that whispered warm and Middle Eastern. A gentle coating of ras el hanout does …

Roasted courgettes and aubergines are one of those sides I like to cook with, especially when I’m after something simple yet full of flavour. The way these vegetables soak up olive oil and take on …

A Sharp and Vibrant British Side for Cold Cuts and BBQs I first made this quick pickled red cabbage on a rainy afternoon when I was prepping for a Boxing Day buffet. The fridge was …

Carrots are often relegated to the background, but in this maple roasted carrots dish they’re anything but ordinary. Slow-roasted with a drizzle of maple syrup and a hint of smoked paprika, they turn sweet, tender, …

There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about beautifully roasted parsnips. Their natural sweetness intensifies in the oven, and when you add a drizzle of honey and a scattering of fresh thyme, they transform into a side dish …