A variation on the Layered Veg Bake, with a little inspiration from Ratatouille, this is a great as a main or side dish.
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Category: Vegetables
Rat-a-tat-tat-Ratatouille
This traditional French vegetable stew, derived from a regional French word meaning “to stir up”, has nothing to do with rats and everything to do with warm, comforting vegetables braised in delicious flavours.
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Courgette, Squash and Lovage Soup
My wife dubbed this “healthy soup” after tasting it first time, but did acknowledge that despite tasting “very healthy” it was also “very tasty”. Lovage is an underutilised but interesting herb that adds a lot of flavour to the soup. If you can’t find any then a mix of parsley and celery leaves will provide a similar flavour profile.
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Fish and Vegetables on the BBQ
When it comes to BBQ season meat is often the star of the show, and with good reason. There’s something about fire and smoke that elevates a cut of meat to new heights. But that doesn’t mean you need to eat heavy meat dishes every time you fire up the grill. This quick and easy dish of fish and vegetables is a great midweek meal.
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Sardine Toast with Vegetables
A quick yet satisfying meal using prepared vegetables, tinned sardines and a crusty slice of bread. The richness and sweetness from the oil and vegetables pairs beautifully with the intense salty savouriness of the fish, while the sharp tang of pickles or a dressed salad brings an acidic note to cut through the dish.
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Quick and Easy Frittata
When you have some leftovers in the fridge, this simple frittata is a great way to make a quick and satisfying meal with just a few added ingredients.
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Roasted Pepper and Tomato Pasta
There are few things more comforting than a bowl of pasta and this roasted veg pasta comes together in a snap, especially if you’ve got ready made roasted veggies on hand.
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Roast Veg, the Swiss Army Knife of Mealtimes
Rarely does a week go by that I don’t make some sort of roast vegetables. They’re delicious and versatile and can come together for a quick and simple meal. Quite often I’ll make a batch of them at the weekend and use them to make a variety of dishes throughout the week. In this post I’ll show a few example recipes and techniques you can use so you always have something healthy and satisfying ready to go whenever you need it.
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Layered Veg Bake
This simple yet delicious veg bake has a nice contrast between the crisp potatoes on the top and the soft vegetables below that absorb all the flavours of the layers above and below. Simply slice and layer the veg then bang in an oven, and cook for 30-40 mins at 180° C or do it low and slow for a few hours, both ways produce a tasty meal.
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Comforting Squash, Lentil and Root Veg Soup
This soup is warming and comforting at any time of the year. Filled with nutritious root vegetables, squash and lentils, it provides a creamy soup without additional calories.
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A Sincere Love of Food 