This is the most successful execution of Braised Red Cabbage that I’ve come across. I think it’s the addition of a tiny amount of mixed spice that makes the difference. The original uses cooking apples, white onion and white wine…
Category: Veggies
Cajun Rice
My version, Anglicized, freshened up (real garlic instead of garlic powder) and cooked differently, of Paul Prudhomme’s “Basic Rice” in Louisiana Kitchen . This is a very necessary accompaniment to Shrimp Etouffée. I like to mould it in ramekins lined…
Roast Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut squash has become very popular, almost ubiquitous, and it’s an orange colour so it must be good for you. I think it is at its best roasted when the full flavour develops. As well as making a good accompaniment…
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
A garlic fest that goes extremely well with roast chicken. Don’t be put off by the amount of garlic which might seem quite daunting; it is blanched before use and that moderates its strength of flavour into something entirely softer.…
Garden Peas à la JC
Fresh garden peas, in their all-too-brief season, are a complete delight. For a bit of variety over and above plain boiled peas (which are excellent), especially when the season is getting advanced and the peas are a little older, this…
Spring Vegetables
An odd title considering that the canned artichoke hearts are a somewhat less-than-usual ingredient; I’d have thought a title featuring them might be appropriate. Nonetheless, this came from an Easter publication tossed out by the Radio Times. The artichokes remind…
Puy Lentil Salad
Puy lentils have a natural peppery taste and make a good salad to accompany cold chicken or guinea fowl. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 5 mins cooking time: 15 mins Ingredients 8 oz Puy lentils, rinsed 2 shallots, finely chopped…
Green Bean Salad with Pecans
This is a development of a bean salad with walnuts by Mr Stein. I find walnuts can be a bit strenuous at times and thought the gentler flavout of pecans would give a more appealing result; they still go perfectly…
Veggies for Fish
This is an earthy combination of vegetables flavoured with mint that seems to be a good accompaniment to fish dishes. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 15 mins cooking time: 10 mins Ingredients 25g butter 125g garden peas (preferably fresh) 125g…
Sweet Potato Rösti
This adaptation of the Swiss rösti is great as a light snack topped with a little more crumbled goat’s cheese. It also makes a more unusual accompaniment to meat dishes. Planning serves: 4 preparation time: 10 mins cooking time: 25…