I got a gorgeous cookbook recently, Vegetarian Dishes from the Middle East by an absolutely fascinating man called Arto Der Haroutunian. The author wasn’t widely known; he died in 1987, missing the wave of cookery programmes and celebrity chefs that we’re subject to these days. This is a shame, as there are some wonderful recipes in the…
Root Vegetable Barlotto
This Root Vegetable Barlotto is a perfect carb loading dish with added bonus of that wondrous food of the gods, beetroot. It’s made with delicious root vegetables and pearl barley. Problem is, we don’t know what to call it. It’s a risotto but it’s not made with rice. Does that make it ris-notto? Given that…
We Won’t Make You Fat
There’s been a proper hoo-ha in the UK recently about whether the recipes of TV chefs are less healthy than supermarket ready meals. Headlines like ‘Do TV Chefs Make You Fat?’ and ‘Ready Meals Are Healthier’ have been all over the place. It all stems from recent research into a random sample of TV chefs’ recipes…
Tofu, Seaweed and Sesame Party Snacks
It had to happen sooner or later, didn’t it? Yes, we were bound to post a recipe with seaweed in it. The only surprise really is that it didn’t happen sooner. Seaweed used to be much maligned as hippy dippy food. Now though, with the relentless rise of sushi (they sell it in meal deals…
Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes
Ho, ho, ho – here we go! ’tis the season to be stuffed, bloated and give terrible yourself belly ache. Well, actually, that isn’t strictly necessary, is it? It is the season to eat fabulous food if you get the chance but you don’t have to make yourself ill in the process. And don’t forget: if…
Porcini and Cashew Nut Roast
We love this Porcini and Cashew Nut Roast. Ever since Bibi had enough teeth to gnaw on more than a banana, nut roast has been our special occasion dinner. Births, marriages, bar mitzvahs – you know the type of thing. We’d probably eat it at funerals too if we could find a way of making…
Mushroom and Red Wine Gravy
Photo by Zsolt: www.zsoltsandor.com This gorgeous Mushroom and Red Wine Gravy is made with the water used to soak the porcini mushrooms from our Porcini and Cashew Nut Roast. If you’re not making the roast but have a meal that calls out for a fancy gravy, simply use vegetable stock instead. Mushroom and Red Wine…
Top Twenty Vegetarian Cookbooks
At the risk of breaking your heart, The Hollywood Glamour Cookbook above is not on this list. Sorry! Hmm, but maybe this time next year you’ll be shopping for The Veggie Runners Cookbook…? For now, though, you’ll have to settle for these tried and tested beauties. Our readers have nominated these as THE best vegetarian…
Asparagus, Lemon and Chervil Risotto
Carb loading can get a little dreary if you’re not careful. Pasta, then maybe some more pasta, anyone? Lots of people find pasta rather bloat-making (we’re not going to talk about what happens after that but you know where we’re coming from). Plus there are soooooo many other exciting foods to eat, why would you…
Top 15 Running Books
Photo copyright: goerieblogs.com Anyone who’s into running and fitness knows that it’s easy for well-meaning friends and family to get it wrong when it comes to gift-giving. They do their best, bless ’em, but if they’re not out running beside you, they never know what you really, really want. So, rather than end up with socks…
Feeling Fruity? Why Not Dry It At Home…?
4pm on Saturday at our local market is bargain time. It’s when all of the stall holders are selling their fresh produce on the cheap, getting rid of things that will perish before they open again on Monday, or just making room for new deliveries. Being a bit of a sucker for a bargain, I’m…
Self-Massage For Runners
What makes a great running buddy? You need one you can chat to, be silent with, complain to, laugh with, obviously. But even better than all of those things though is a running buddy who’s training to be a masseuse. Result! Sarah, the friend I ran the West Highland Way with and also one of…