Super easy, delicious and cooked in one pot, this is a beloved and classic Neapolitan dish.
vegan mains
Easy Dandan Mien or Tan Tan Mein
Dandanmein is a fiery and satisfying noodle soup with origins in Sichuan. This is an easy vegan version.
A little bit of Kenya in London: Coconut Greens Stew
A coconut stew from London via Nairobi.
Neapolitan Classics: Simply Delicious Everyday Tomato Sauce
History Despite that tomatoes were only introduced to Italy in the mid-16th century, tomato sauce, or la salsa di pomodoro, is another staple of cucina povera, which literally translates to poor kitchen – peasant food. The first recipe for tomato-sauce-topped pasta and pizza appeared in 1779 in Antonio Nebbia’s cookbook Il Cuoco Maceratese. Today, the humble tomato sauce is ubiquitous,…
No Oil Creamy Spring Bow Ties
What? A creamy sauce made without oils? Yes, it can be done … and you have seen the basic method on this blog before (remember The Easiest and Creamiest Mac & Cheese and the broccoli mac & cheese). This dish sacrifices nothing in terms of flavour. It packs a tangy punch, it is creamy and full of…
Neapolitan Classics: Pasta e Patate
This is a very typical Neapolitan dish and almost embodies the essence of cucina povera. In Naples, you will find it at home and in many restaurants and trattorie. It is very easy to prepare and is inexpensive. Yes, this is, in fact, a recipe for pasta and potatoes. Carbohydrates are not bad for you. They…
Easy Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Polenta
Polenta is an easy, savoury Italian staple that is delicious warm and cold. In this dish, I’ve combined greens and grains for a “whole” meal in one.
Guest Blogging and Vegan Beer Pairing with Italian Craft Beers part 2
The lovely Agostino, the force of nature bringing Italian Craft Beers from small, independent Italian breweries to thirsty London, invited me to guest blog and pair a few of my recipes with some of the vegan beers on offer. Check out my second guest post here, where I paired the Neapolitan comfort dish par excellence (albeit with a special twist), spaghetti aglio…
Guest Blogging and Vegan Beer Pairing with Italian Craft Beers
The lovely Agostino, the force of nature bringing Italian Craft Beers from small, independent Italian breweries to thirsty London, invited me to guest blog and pair a few of my recipes with some of the vegan beers on offer. Check out the first post here where I paired my fiery Kenyan coconut greens stew with Barley‘s Tùvi Tùvi. The following are Italian…
Neapolitan Classics: Pasta e Lenticchie (lentils)
A staple at Neapolitan tables during colder weather, pasta e lenticchie is savoury, warming and delicious. That it takes about 20-25 minutes to prepare is just the added bonus. Use red split lentils for fast and fuss-free cooking. Any type of pasta shape will do, other than long, stringy varieties (unless you break those up)….
