Go directly to recipes For many people, their first thought when planning a quick meal will be to reach for the pasta, and what a good thought that is. Pasta might be sneered at by the ‘low carbs’, ‘keto diet’ brigade, but it’s been part of the much vaunted ‘Mediterranean …
Go directly to recipes For many people, their first thought when planning a quick meal will be to reach for the pasta, and what a good thought that is. Pasta might be sneered at by the ‘low carbs’, ‘keto diet’ brigade, but it’s been part of the much vaunted ‘Mediterranean …
Go directly to recipes Spinach originated in ancient Persia, or today’s Iran, and surrounding countries. From there it crossed into India and then China. It was brought to Europe by the Arabs through Sicily and Spain and had spread to Northern Europe by the 14th century. It was a particular …
Go directly to recipes Perhaps the best and easiest snacks are variations on our favourite comfort foods. We’re sure to have some on hand, and they bring back happy memories. Here are a few recipes that feed our nostalgia. One of my favourite comfort foods is mashed potatoes, and the …
Go directly to recipes Basil Pesto is a condiment that consists of basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, salt and hard cheese such as Parmesan or Pecorino all blended with olive oil. As it originated in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria in Italy, its traditional name is Pesto alla Genovese. …
Go directly to recipes Lettuce was first cultivated in ancient Egypt in the third millennium BCE for the production of oil from its seeds, but over time was selectively bred into a plant grown for its edible leaves. From the Egyptians, lettuce cultivation was passed onto the Greeks and by …
Go directly to recipes In summer, on my way home from work, I would often pop into the supermarket to buy a container of spinach or eggplant dip and a packet of rice crackers, and that would be my lunch. It was a great way to get my daily all …
Go directly to recipes The canning of tuna dates back to the 1820s in France. However, it was not until the mid-1800s that canned tuna became more widespread and popular as a commercial product. Canned tuna is a convenient and readily available source of protein that has a long shelf …
Go directly to recipes There’s nothing nicer on a warm day than a cold salad. Not only are salads quick and easy to make, there’s no better way to make a start on your 5 veg a day. Salads are also one dish where recipes aren’t really needed or can …
Go directly to recipes Macaroni and cheese, also known as mac and cheese, is a classic dish that, of course, originated in Italy. When Italians travelled to other parts of Europe, they brought their pasta-making techniques with them, so that, by the 17th century, pasta, and in particular, macaroni was …
Go directly to recipes The cultivation of rice can be traced back more than 8,000 years to the Yangtze River basin in China. From there, it was carried through migration, trade and cultural exchange to other parts of Asia, including India, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. With its ability to grow …
Go directly to recipes My situation is unusual in that I had a total gastrectomy in which my whole stomach, together with its constituent valves, was removed. This meant that I had to avoid certain foods. The first among them was ordinary bread which can act like a sponge, block …
