Food : chick pea bites

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{sorry, no pretty picture today – you’ll just have to take my word for it!}   These delectable little things are a variation on a childhood favourite. Essentially, they are vegetarian patties made from pulses mixed with peanut paste, tomato and onion,...

Food : Beetroot & yoghurt dip

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    I love beetroot. They taste rich and earthy with a subtle sweetness. And just look at that great colour! They are fabulous in so many ways – roasted with heads of garlic, sauteed chunks with butter, raw matchsticks in a green salad with avocado,...

Food : zucchini bhajis

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    Zucchini Bhajis Bhajis are a type of fragrant and spicy vegetable fritter, originating in India. These ones are zucchini and onion, but they can be made with other vegetables, and they are seriously good. Those of you who have been around for a bit will...

Food : Gnocchi with black olives

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  I’d like to say a big welcome to Ana, a Spaniard living in Luxembourg, who is a passionate foodie and photographer. She presents her own recipes in Spanish and English on her blog, Alis Whim, which has  scrummy pictures and interesting snippets about...

Food : Mike’s Mum’s tomato kasoundi

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  How adventurous are you with condiments? Have you ever had kasoundi? It’s spicy and earthy, made with mustard and chilli, tomatoes, garlic and ginger. Let me tell you: I love it. Many, many years ago I lived in a share house with Mike, whose Mum was a...