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Dry roast the cloves, white peppercorns, kashmiri red chili, cinnamon, cumin seeds, cool and grind to a fine powder.

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2 tablespoons butter 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups cooked whole kernel corn 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/3 cup sour cream 6 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed 6 green New Mexican chiles, roasted and peeled, stems left on Flour for dredging 3 eggs, separated 1 tablespoon water 3 tablespoons flour 1/4 teaspoon salt Vegetable oil for frying

Heat a heavy skillet over high heat, add the caraway, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves and dry - roast until the seeds darken and become fragrant, being careful that they don't burn.

Dry - roast the bay leaves, coriander, cumin, fennel, mustard, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves and chilies until they are slightly darker and fragrant, about three to four minutes.

2 chicken seitan cutlets 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme salt and pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 large onion, chopped 3 — 4 ounces soyrizo 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small carrot, minced 1 roasted red pepper, chopped 1/3 to 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1/2 cup frozen peas, run under hot water 2 tablespoons chopped parsley rice to serve

Roasted garlic and summer herb salt blend: Harvest the last of your summer herbs, basil, sage, thyme, whatever you have, dry until they can crumble at your finger tips Roast 3 - 4 cloves of garlic with a drizzle of olive oil When cool, remove from the skin and finely chop, it will be sticky at first Mix the roasted garlic with a few teaspoons of salt and set aside to dry Finely chop the dried herbs Mix in the chopped herbs with the garlic and salt until all the textures are combined Stir or run a knife through the mixture until all flavors are mixed well, set to dry some more, about 10 - 15 minutes When dry, place in a mason jar and keep close to brighten any meal all wintRoasted garlic and summer herb salt blend: Harvest the last of your summer herbs, basil, sage, thyme, whatever you have, dry until they can crumble at your finger tips Roast 3 - 4 cloves of garlic with a drizzle of olive oil When cool, remove from the skin and finely chop, it will be sticky at first Mix the roasted garlic with a few teaspoons of salt and set aside to dry Finely chop the dried herbs Mix in the chopped herbs with the garlic and salt until all the textures are combined Stir or run a knife through the mixture until all flavors are mixed well, set to dry some more, about 10 - 15 minutes When dry, place in a mason jar and keep close to brighten any meal all wintroasted garlic with a few teaspoons of salt and set aside to dry Finely chop the dried herbs Mix in the chopped herbs with the garlic and salt until all the textures are combined Stir or run a knife through the mixture until all flavors are mixed well, set to dry some more, about 10 - 15 minutes When dry, place in a mason jar and keep close to brighten any meal all winter long

One of my favorites is Charro Beans that my frenid taught me to make while living in TX.1 pound of pinto dry beans1large onion roughly chopped2 large fresh tomatoes seeded and chopped1can rotel with green chile1bunch fresh cilantro1 pound bacon chopped and fried up but not cruchy3 chicken breast cooked and shredded (roasted chicken or rotisserie) 3 cloves garlic or 1 large heaping tablespoon of chopped garliccumin to tasteone small bottle liquid smokegarlic salt to tastesalt / pepper to taste the last 20 min.

About 64 - 68 dry chiles de arbol, between 3.5» to 4» long approx. 3 - 4 chiles moritas about 2» 3 ″ in size 1 cup sunflower, or corn oil 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 2 tablespoons roasted salted peanuts 2 large garlic cloves (I used Ajo Criollo, its mild and very aromatic) 1 — 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Quinoa (1 cup), rinsed and soaked for an hour Fresh parsley (1/2 bunch), chopped Fresh dill (1/2 bunch), chopped Fresh chives (1 bunch), finely chopped Pumpkin seeds (1/4 cup), lightly toasted in a dry skillet Raisins (1/4 cup) Yellow zucchini (2), sliced into sticks Carrots (1 bunch), sliced into stick — about the same size as zucchini Red onion (1 medium), sliced into wedges Garlic (4 cloves), wrapped in tinfoil to be roasted with veggies Korean chili powder to season the veggies — to taste (not seen here but used.

2 whole roasted red peppers, seeds removed 6 dried guaijillo chiles 1/2 cup boiling water 1 garlic clove 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon coriander Juice of half a lemon Salt, to taste 4 to 5 tablespoons canola oil

Print Beef Roast w / Shiitake Mushroom Gravy Author: Adapted from: The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes, Judith Finlayson Recipe type: Dinner, Entree, Supper, Main, Roast, Serves: 8 Ingredients 10 dried shiitake mushrooms 1 cup boiling water 1 tbsp oil 1 beef pot roast (blade), approx 3 - 4 lbs 3 - 4 large french shallots, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, -LSBRoast w / Shiitake Mushroom Gravy Author: Adapted from: The 150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes, Judith Finlayson Recipe type: Dinner, Entree, Supper, Main, Roast, Serves: 8 Ingredients 10 dried shiitake mushrooms 1 cup boiling water 1 tbsp oil 1 beef pot roast (blade), approx 3 - 4 lbs 3 - 4 large french shallots, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, -LSBRoast, Serves: 8 Ingredients 10 dried shiitake mushrooms 1 cup boiling water 1 tbsp oil 1 beef pot roast (blade), approx 3 - 4 lbs 3 - 4 large french shallots, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, -LSBroast (blade), approx 3 - 4 lbs 3 - 4 large french shallots, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, -LSB-...]

1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon salt 1 jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped, including seeds (Note: if I made this again I would up it to 2 jalapenos) 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils (10 oz) 1 (13 - to 14 - oz) can unsweetened coconut milk 1 14 oz can no salt added diced tomatoes 3 cups packed dark green leafy greens, like kale or spinach, roughly chopped 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs Juice from 1 - 2 limes Roasted cauliflower (see recipe below) Optional Accompaniments: brown rice or whole wheat naan

So here's the trick: once you prep your roast however you like it — I just pat it dry with paper towel, then rub it with a cut garlic clove and sprinkle with salt and pepper — aContinue reading

Dry - roast the cumin, mustard, turmeric, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, clove powder, and nutmeg powder in a skillet for about a minute, and then place them into a food processor or blender with the onion, garlic, ginger, red chiles in vinegar, 1/8 cup oil, 3/4 cup vinegar, sugar, and salt, and puree to a smooth paste.

3 oz dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded, coarsely torn 6 ounces beef bacon, diced 1 large vidalia onion (1 lb), diced 4 lb beef brisket, fat trimmed, cut into 2 inch cubes and seasoned with salt and pepper 6 large garlic cloves 3 - 4 canned chipotle chilies in adobo (& 1 tbsp juice) 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp salt 1 12oz bottle Mexican beer 1 7 - ounce can diced roasted green chiles 3 10oz cans fire - roasted diced tomatoes with chipotle 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro stems 4 cups seeded peeled pumpkin (from 3 1/2 pound pumpkin), cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks

For the dry rub: 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 (3 3/4 - pound) two - rib prime rib beef roast, trimmed and tied 1/4 to 1/2 cup Creole or Horseradish mustard 1 tablespoon apple wood shavings 1/2 tablespoon mesquite shavings

4 ears corn, shucked Canola oil for corn 3 garlic cloves, peeled 1/3 cup walnuts 1 ounce grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup olive oil 1 pound dried rotelle pasta 1 cup slow - roasted cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 shallots, sliced 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger 3/4 cup Arborio rice 1 cup dry white wine 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock 2 large roasted beets (for preparation, see here) 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp parmesan shavings 2 tbsp grated smoked mozzarella (optional) 1 cup chopped arugula (optional)

3 pounds beef shank and / or chuck roast (I used 1 1/2 pounds each) 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 medium onions, chopped 10 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 - inch piece ginger, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons fermented black beans 2 teaspoons five spice powder 2 tablespoons Sichuan bean sauce 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce 1/2 cup Shaoxing wine (vodka, vermouth, or sherry will also work) 1/3 cup low - sodium soy sauce 1/3 cup dark soy sauce 1 tablespoon rock sugar 2 cups beef broth 2 tomatoes, quartered 5 green onions, cut into thirds 3 dried chili peppers, optional 8 hard boiled eggs, peeled 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns 5 star anise 2 cinnamon sticks 2 bay leaves 5 large carrots, sliced

In a small pan, dry roast the cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and cardamom for a few minutes until fragrant.

Foil Baked Fish with Black Beans and Corn Ingredients 4 skinless white fish fillets (6 to 8 oz each), 1 - inch thick salt and pepper 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 2 tsp minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce or 1 tsp dry Chipotle chili powder 1 tsp grated orange zest 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (16 - oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups corn kernels, I used half frozen sweet corn and half frozen roasted corn (from Trader Joes) 1/2 red onion, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees and adjust rack to lower middle position.

Now dry roast red chillies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, carom seeds, poppy seeds, cloves, cinnamon and star anise till fragrant.

1 cup of small white beans (soaked for 24 hours) 4 cups of water Drizzle of olive oil 1 yellow onion, minced 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 — 28 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes 4 cup container of vegetable broth — low sodium, organic 5 large leaves of fresh Tuscan aka Dinosaur kale (washed, stem removed and chopped) 1 handful of fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons of dried 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano or 1 tsp of dried 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper

2 garlic cloves 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh or 1 tsp dried thyme leaves 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1 3 - pound boneless pork loin, trimmed and tied if you want (I had a bone in roast in my freezer and it worked fine) 3 small fennel bulbs, tops removed 10 carrots, peeled and thickly sliced diagonally 10 small new potatoes, quartered 2 onions, thickly sliced 4 tablespoons good olive oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted Salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 small sugar pumpkins extra virgin olive oil salt, pepper & allspice, to taste 1 medium onion, diced 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 parsnips, peeled, cored, and chopped 1 container button mushrooms, sliced 1/4 cup flour 3 cups chicken stock 2 cups diced chicken (roasted, grilled, or leftover from your chicken soup) 2 tbsp fresh thyme 1 tbsp fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried) s & p, to taste 1 pkg puff pastry, cut into squares (or 6 puff pastry squares, plus additional for decorating) 1 egg + 1 tbsp water, for eggwash

Dry roast the spices — cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, fennel seeds and dry red chilies — until they start releasing their aroDry roast the spices — cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, fennel seeds and dry red chilies — until they start releasing their arodry red chilies — until they start releasing their aroma.

Heat a frying pan without any oil and dry roast the whole spices - coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, cardamoms and pepper corns for about a minute.

2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons sweet paprika 2 teaspoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chiles, drained 1 (28 ounce) can fire roasted chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 cup fronzen whole kernel corn, defrosted 32 ounces vegetable broth homemade or store bought 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 lime

In a mixing bowl, add the chicken, white wine vinegar, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary (or 1 sprig of rosemary leaves), 2 pinches dried thyme, 2 pinches dried sage, 4 - 5 cloves of garlic (place the garlic pod on a clean surface, place the blade of a knife over it and hit the blade with the heel of your palm, crushing it lightly) with the skin on — it roasts ever so beautifully this way, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder, and mix them all up.

Roast Beef Ingredients: 2.5 lbs beef clod shoulder roast — I trimmed off all the excess fat b / c it wasn't grass - fed type Lots of garlic 1 white onion 1 jicama — thickly sliced Lots of shallots 3 whole cloves 4 dry bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 8 medium size carrots — thickly sliced 2 tsp ghee Seasonings from Caramelized Chicken mixture Basically: salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, paprika and coriander DirectionRoast Beef Ingredients: 2.5 lbs beef clod shoulder roast — I trimmed off all the excess fat b / c it wasn't grass - fed type Lots of garlic 1 white onion 1 jicama — thickly sliced Lots of shallots 3 whole cloves 4 dry bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 8 medium size carrots — thickly sliced 2 tsp ghee Seasonings from Caramelized Chicken mixture Basically: salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, paprika and coriander Directionroast — I trimmed off all the excess fat b / c it wasn't grass - fed type Lots of garlic 1 white onion 1 jicama — thickly sliced Lots of shallots 3 whole cloves 4 dry bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 8 medium size carrots — thickly sliced 2 tsp ghee Seasonings from Caramelized Chicken mixture Basically: salt, pepper, rosemary, thyme, paprika and coriander Directions: 1.

If you have time, you can dry roast whole red chiles, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and so on.

3 oz cream cheese, softened (I used reduced fat) 1/3 cup salsa juice of 1/2 a lime 1 tsp chile powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin pinch cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp onion powder 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I didn't have any fresh so I used dry but fresh is best) 3 Tbs chopped green onions 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (boiled, roasted, left over, anything works) 1/2 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Pepperjack cheese 8 - 12 (6 - inch) corn or flour tortillas kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper cooking spray

Dressing 2 tablespoons roasted hazelnut oil or extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 1 teaspoon whole dried thyme or chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 c of all purpose flour 1 tsp salt 2.5 chuck roast, trimmed and cubed 3 tbl of vegetable oil, canola oil or olive oil 2 c of a dry, full - bodied red wine 4 cloves of garlic, chopped 2 sprigs of thyme 2 bay leaves 24 baby white onions

Sauce: * 2 Tablespoons olive oil * 1 onion, chopped * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 2 - 3 Tablespoons mirasol hot yellow pepper paste * 15 ounce can evaporated milk * 1/2 cup cooked quinoa * 1/4 cup dry roasted cashews * 2 - 3 ounces goat cheese (or substitute feta cheese or queso fresco) * salt and pepper

Roasted tomatoes (about 3 - 4 lbs) 2 tbl olive oil 1 tbl sea salt Ground black pepper 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbl butter 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes 2 c of chopped fresh basil 1 tsp of dried thyme 1 tsp of Rosemary 1 qt of chicken stock or vegetable stock (vegetarian option)

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 large garlic clove 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage 1 dried arbol chile, or pinch of red pepper flakes kosher or sea salt 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cups roasted winter squash about 1/2 cup vegetable or beef stock 2 - 4 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano or Winchester Sharp Gouda Cheese, plus cheese for shaving 1 tablespoon pumpkin or extra virgin olive oil

bottle of beer, divided 1 very large white (or yellow) onion, thickly sliced 4 fresh Serrano peppers (or substitute jalapenos) 2 tablespoons canola or high - oleic safflower oil 4 cloves garlic 1 large stalk celery, diced 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped 1 tablespoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, preferably Mexican 1 package chicken - style seitan, well chopped (or substitute regular seitan) 1 4 - ounce can chopped fire - roasted green chiles, preferably Hatch 1 chipotle pepper (from canned chipotles in adobo), minced 2 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes (about 3/4 of a 28 - oz can) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups reserved bean cooking liquid 1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate Fat - free sour cream (or vegan sour cream) and chopped red onions, for garnish

8 ounces dried rice noodles 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons reduced - sodium soy sauce or tamari 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 to 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce 1 tablespoon water 2 teaspoons peanut oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 to 2 teaspoons minced, peeled fresh ginger (bottled fresh is OK) 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into narrow strips 8 to 10 green onions, halved lengthwise and then cut into 2 - inch pieces 1 cup mung bean sprouts 2 tablespoons chopped dry - roasted peanuts 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 1 lime, sliced (optional)

The secret is a small amount of garam masala: a mix of spices that include cinnamon, roasted cumin, caraway seeds, cloves, nutmeg (and / or mace) and green cardamom seed or black cardamom pods, dried red chili peppers, dried garlic, ginger powder, sesame, mustard seeds, turmeric, coriander, bay leaves,...

I will certainly be ordering some from his contact 2 tsp of olive oil 1 lb of ground Bison 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 stalks of celery, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 -15 oz cans of Chili bean (undrained) 1 -28 oz can of diced tomatoes 1 -8 oz can of fired roasted tomatoes, diced 1 — 6oz can of tomato paste 1/2 c of beer 3 tbl of chili powder 1 tbl Worcestershire 1 tbl of dried oregano 2 tsp of cumin 2 tsp of hot sauce (like Tabasco) 1 tsp of basil 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground pepper 1 tsp of smoked paprika 1 tsp of sugar Shredded low fat cheddar for the garnish.

1 3/4 cups dried pinto (or Sangre de Toro or Rio Zape) beans, soaked overnight or quick - soaked 2 links Field Roast chipotle vegetarian sausages, crumbled 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or organic canola oil 1 large green bell pepper diced 1 large yellow or white onion, diced 3 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder 2 tablespoons hot or mild New Mexico chile powder 2 teaspoons chipotle powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 26 - oz carton Pomi chopped tomatoes or Bionaturae chopped tomatoes * 12 - ounce bottle beer, such as chocolate stout 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder 2 teaspoons molasses (or substitute brown sugar) 1 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 tablespoon freshly - squeezed lime juice Cooked brown rice (optional)

Print Red pepper pesto Ingredients 1 cup red peppers roasted and peeled 5 - 6 leaves basil 2 - 3 cloves garlic 3 - 4 pieces sun - dried tomatoes previously soaked for minimum one hour salt to taste Instructions Place all the ingredients in a high - speed blender and process until the mixture -LSB-...]

PASTA 3/4 lb linguine of choice 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups small cauliflower florets (from about 1/2 a large head of cauliflower) 4 - 5 cloves of garlic, minced pinch of chili flakes 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1/2 cup slow - roasted tomatoes, lightly chopped or mashed (see headnote for sun - dried option) sea salt and ground black pepper 1/3 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 4 hours 1/2 cup filtered water 1/2 cup shelled fresh or frozen peas 2 sprigs fresh basil, sliced 2 green onions, sliced 1 cup quickie vegan parmesan, divided

6 to 8 dried red New Mexican chiles, stems and seeds removed 1 clove garlic 1 teaspoon ground Mexican oregano 1/2 pound pork, cubed from a roast or chops 1 to 1 and 1/2 pounds very lean ground beef 12 corn tortillas Vegetable oil for frying 2 cups grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese 1 medium onion, chopped

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 ounces (2 links) spicy chicken sausage, diced 1/2 Spanish onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional) 1 cup canned diced tomatoes (I like to use fire roasted tomatoes when possible for extra smokiness.)

pinch saffron threads 1 cup freshly boiled water 4 teaspoons garlic flavored oil (I used olive oil and sauteed a smashed clove of garlic) 6 scallions (didn't have it — sprinkled about 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes and sauteed lightly w garlic) 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon (or dill or dried basil) 1/2 cup vermouth or dry white wine 14 - ounce diced tomatoes (fire - roasted adds more depth of flavor) 1 teaspoon kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon table salt, or to taste 1 pound frozen mixed seafood (I used 5 - 6 oz.

Vegetables 4 large red onions 1 medium eggplant 4 large (or 8 medium) Roma tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 cup olive or grapeseed oil Pesto 4 cloves garlic 1/2 cup good olive oil 3/4 cup lightly roasted pine nuts, plus one tablespoon for garnish 2 cups basil leaves, reserving four small leaves for garnish * 3/4 cup good - quality green olives, such as Cerignola, pitted 1 scant tablespoon capers Salt to taste

Spiced vegetable soup with lentils and roasted chilli 3 red chillies (see tip below) 3 tbsp oil (cold - pressed rapeseed oil or light olive oil) 2 onions, finely sliced2 bay leaves2 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp garam masala3 carrots, chopped into bite - size pieces2 celery sticks, chopped into small bite - size pieces2 garlic cloves, finely chopped300g dried green or brown lentils, washed, soaked in water for 30 minutes, then drained1.5 litres hot vegetable stock100g broccoli florets or baby broccoli2 handfuls spinach leavesJuice 1/2 lemon4 tbsp Greek yogurt to serve 01.

2 large aubergines, thickly sliced in rounds 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium sized onions, chopped 2 -3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 teaspoons Ras — el — Hanout 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tin chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 l vegetable stock — I use Marigold bouillon 8 dried apricots, quartered 2 preserved lemons A handful of roasted almonds, chopped A handful of fresh mint, leaves picked off and thinly shredded