How has the resolution to be more moderate gone? For the most part it’s gone well. I’ve been eating out much less, not indulging in any conspicuously over the top consumption and managed to reduce the days I drink and … Continued
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Egg, aubergine and chickpea curry
Mid week dinners. The ones where you’ve been out of the house for 12 hours, are dog tired and the motivation to cook is low. They can sometimes feel like a real drag. The antidote – for me at least … Continued
A zesty and fresh green vegetable risotto
Risotto, when done well, is a real chameleon, blending well into whatever sort of meal you want. A meaty winter warmer, a seaside fish extravaganza, a light and zesty alfresco lunch, it pretty much covers all the bases.
A zesty courgette, aubergine, cheese and pine nut bake
There’s just something about the summer that cries out for colourful, fresh vegetables. This may sound odd coming from a connesieur of porcine innards and rib-eye steaks. But there’s a time and place for everything and I try to vegetarian … Continued
Smoky and spicy quinoa with tomatoes and spinach
MORE quinoa? Yep, I’m afraid so. It’s January, the time for austerity, of body as well as mind. And there’s nothing more crushingly austere than a super-douper health food grain. Right? Wrong. Quinoa, despite its, holier-than-thou goodie two shoes reputation, … Continued
Spicy sweet potato and carrot soup
Soup is a constant. From slurping French onion soup at Gatwick as a child to being blown away by the sour spicy hit of Tom Yam on my first trip East, soup appears all over the world. It must answer … Continued
Spinach, quinoa and creme fraiche with Moroccan spices
As The Grubworm is two years old it feels like it’s time for a bit of a refresh, hence the new look. Expect more small changes over the coming weeks as the blog evolves. It’s January, traditionally a time of … Continued
Radish Salad: A simple supper and doing fewer restaurant posts
You may have noticed a drop in the number of restaurants posts I’m writing. From a bit of a deluge in October and November last year to just three so far in 2011. Partly this is down to eating out … Continued
A summer tomato, broadbean and feta salad
Summer time is salad time. Which is great because I’m not getting home till quite late at the moment and all I’m craving after a long hot walk home is something fresh and light to eat on our small balcony. … Continued
Green bean, mangetout & hazelnut salad
I don’t care if spring has chilled down to the level of a Greenland glacier, it’s still sunny. And so, in the great British tradition, I am determined to forge ahead as though I’m in a temperate paradise. So it’s … Continued