Roasted Aubergine and Yogurt Dip

Back in retreat mode, and just think of great things to keep the yoginis happy and fed! 2 medium eggplants, about 1 pound each 3 cloves garlic 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or labneh 2 tbsp tahini 2 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 tsp salt, more or less to…

Braised Tahini Cabbage

I know what you are thinking, why bother! but seriously guys this was one of the best things I have eaten in months. I had it on a retreat in Portugal. So good. It is so simple and awesome. Just make it! NOW! Quarter a white cabbage, cover in olive oil, mix up some lemon…

Mi-SO Yummie Mushroom Soup

Okay, we all know how to make soup, put stuff in pot and cook till yummie. Well every once in a while you stumble across a combo worth shouting about, so here it is. I was making  a miso gravy the day before which was awesome, then there was some left over so I added…

Farro Away Roasted Fennel Salad

Serves 8 Farro 2 cups boiled till firm. baked kale with soy sauce till crispy grated carrot x2 roasted fennel and peppers x2 of each chunky pieces in oil borlotti beans x 2 cans for the dressing ginger 2cm and 2 garlic cloves diced finely 1/3 cup orange juice 1/3 cup soy sauce 1/3 cup…

Butternut Coconut Curry or Dal

All i can say is OH MY GOD, this was a great day in the kitchen. And a even better day for butternut squashes, this is the day I made two out of this world things using a thing i would generally thing as one natures mistakes. Serves 8 One peeled roasted butternut squash (till…

SOBA (for once) Noodles with Mi-so Chilli Nutty Veg Bowl

It is the best bowl of warmth and loving comfort food ever, whilst still feeling like you are a goody two toes. Can life get better?  Boil SOBA noodles Wok fry enough veg for the people who are eating and do them in this order (If you want).  Carrots  Baby Sweetcorn Mushrooms  Spring onions  Tofu…

Smoking Tofu and Lentil Pie

I am not a big fan of Christmas Lunch in fact I could easily have had what i made tonight. New favorite. I will not bother to tell you how much of things as you will do better to use your own judgement. Hickory Liquid Smoke to taste (usually a cap full) Garam Masala (pinch)…