Figs & Fennel
Good, honest food to share with friends
This poached fig and pear crumble is a happy nod to the loveliness of autumn. Using seasonal fruits with a touch of spice it is fairly light and healthy as desserts go. The rose in the syrup is subtle but lingering combining with the pistachio crumble to give a Persian […]
This super easy spicy bean chilli is the ultimate food to share with friends. Make it in advance to give the flavours time to develop then just heat it up when hunger strikes. Perfect for those days when you’d rather be chatting and drinking than slaving away in the kitchen. […]
This roasted shallot and white bean cassoulet is super easy and delicious. The shallots take centre stage here, kept in halves so as to retain their texture and maximise their amazing sweetness. The herbs used are quite gentle to allow the flavour of the shallots to come through and the other […]
This warm lentil and squash salad is tasty and low maintenance. It requires little attention while cooking and can be served anywhere on the temperature spectrum from chilled to piping hot depending on the promptness of the guests and how distracted I get chatting before I get around to feeding […]
Wake up the senses with this easy broad bean, horseradish and avocado dip. The broad beans give the dip a brilliant bright green colour, the horseradish gives heat and bite while the avocado creates a velvety smooth texture. With their grey, bitter skin, broad beans can evoke memories of school […]
This coconut and Thai basil stir fry is a reminder of just how versatile the humble coconut can be! I have long used coconut for wet south Asian curries but it was after coming across Rick Stein’s India: in search of the perfect curry that I started using fresh coconut […]
This Quinoa Mexicana Salad is quick, easy and nutrient rich making it perfect lunchtime fare to get you through the winter months. Though imbued with a sense of promise of what the New Year might offer, January is a month in which I never seem to quite get on top […]
I'm Ruth and live in Brighton, UK. Cooking and writing (still editing that first novel) are two of my favourite things. I am passionate about creating exciting, satisfying and (mostly) healthy food to share with friends and family.
Veganuary, is a wonderful charity that encourages supporters to go vegan for the month of January as well as advocating veganism for the rest of the year!
You can access amazing vegan recipes on the Veganuary website...including some of ours!