While visiting my sister B. in Napoli, she made this dish for us for dinner. I had forgotten how much I enjoyed courgette cooked in this manner. Upon my return, I made it for Mr. GoodEating, who also very much enjoyed it. This is a traditional Neapolitan dish and it is inherently vegan. It is a…
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Cheesy Marrow and Chickpea Hot or Cold Soup
Marrows are a type of squash/gourd. They originated in South America and, in the Summer, they are ubiquitous in the UK. They have bright, shiny green skin (stripy, usually) and a tender and very tasty interior. They tend to be huge (picture giant courgette/zucchini) and are inexpensive. This soup is tangy, savoury and satisfying. It…
Courgette Noodles with Lemon-Avocado Pesto (and What does Pesto Mean Anyway?)
It has been hot in London lately and firing up anything is not an option I wish to contemplate. But still, it doesn’t mean one must sacrifice taste. The Italian word pesto has a number of meanings, but in the culinary sense, it means to reduce chopped ingredients into a poultice. The ingredients per se don’t matter,…
A Simple Tofu Stir Fry
I made A Simple Marinade for Tofu yesterday morning and I let the tofu sit in it all day while I was out. A long process is not mandatory and you can let the tofu marinate for 10 minutes, if you are short on time. Last night, I prepared the dish (for two, about 20 minutes, plus chopping…
