Tag: Courgette

Rat-a-tat-tat-Ratatouille

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

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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Sardine Toast with Vegetables

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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