Apples, onions and spices, together with wine and vinegar, are traditional ingredients to cook with red cabbage. The red wine helps the cabbage keep both its colour and flavour and…
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Carrots with Broad Beans and Dill
The broad bean is closely related to the field bean, which was probably the first vegetable to be grown by man. Fresh broad beans are available throughout the spring and…
Sicilian Ratatouille
Aubergines are one of the most popular vegetables in Mediterranean countries. Their peak season is spring, when they are cheaper and you can choose firm vegetables with shiny, unblemished skins.
Turkish Stuffed Aubergines
In Turkey this dish is called ‘Imam Bayildi’, or ‘The Imam Fainted’, because the religious leader (the Imam) allegedly fainted with delight when he first tasted it. Turks usually eat…
Cabbage with Walnuts and Sesame Seeds
A few walnuts, sesame seeds and half a glass of white wine can turn a cabbage into an extremely tasty and elegant vegetable dish. The wine and sugar in this…
Potato and Leek Gratin
This recipe for gratin dauphinois uses leeks instead of onions and milk instead of cream. It is a useful dinner-party dish since it can be left unattended in the Oven…
Sweet and Sour Vegetable Strudel
Strudel is an extremely light Austrian pastry that is usually filled with apples or other fruits. This recipe uses fresh vegetables and cashew nuts. Strudel is available in delicatessens and…
Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is an old English favourite made with minced beef or lamb. This vegetarian version uses a hearty winter vegetable stew and stock.