Eat the Right Stuff food blog — eat the right stuff

merry christmas

abby dyson25 December 2015Comment

This has been my favourite lunch in recent weeks – a slice of buttery toast topped with a spicy chickpea salad, feta and a creamy herb dressing.

Vegetarianabby dyson21 December 2015chickpeas, feta, tomatoesComment

broad bean, yogurt & mint soup

This is a simple but clever recipe that relies on a handful of rice being added to the soup to add some bulk and create a silky texture, rather than potato which would have diluted the bean flavour.

Soup, Vegetarianabby dyson23 October 2015broad beans, mint, yoghurtComment

spicy freekeh and butter bean soup

This has complex spicy flavours but is not too filling, which gives you every excuse you need to serve it with crusty bread slathered with butter or toasted bread rubbed with garlic and drizzled with olive oil.

Soup, Vegan, Vegetarianabby dyson20 October 2015beans, freekeh, herbsComment

chicken meatballs, two ways

Two ways to eat chicken, pancetta and parmesan meatballs.

Meatabby dyson16 September 2015chicken, pancetta, parmesanComment

elderflower collins

This is delicious; the downside is that it doesn’t taste particularly alcoholic, so is very easy to drink.

Cocktailsabby dyson14 August 2015elderflower, gin, lemon, mintComment

chipotle chicken with chorizo rice and lime yoghurt

This is a dish with bold flavours used in exciting ways.

Meatabby dyson10 August 2015chicken, chorizo, lime, rice, peppers, tomatoesComment

courgette rosti with burrata and tomato salsa

I really loved the contrast of the courgette rosti with the rich creamy burrata, all made to taste fresh and delicious with a tomato, basil and lemon salsa.

Vegetarianabby dyson29 July 2015blue cheese, burrata, potatoes, tomatoes, mozzarella, courgettesComment

last word

I love the colours - it reminds me of a watermelon.

Cocktailsabby dyson18 July 2015gin, green chartreuse, lime, maraschinoComment

a new trick

The lemon gave the sauce a hint of freshness that balanced the rest of the flavours really nicely.

Vegan, Vegetarianabby dyson16 July 2015lemon, tomatoes Comments

cauliflower-base pizza

This was delicious both hot and cold - but not really very pizza-like.

Pasta & Pizzaabby dyson14 July 2015cauliflower Comment

summer stew with borlotti beans and courgette

A great option for fresh borlotti beans - the broth was light and full of flavour and i really liked the intensity of the flavour of the roasted courgette.

Soup, Vegan, Vegetarianabby dyson12 July 2015beans, borlotti, tomatoes, courgettesComment

fennel and asparagus salad with toasted hazelnuts

Fennel roasted with strips of lemon zest and fennel seeds tossed this with some just-cooked asparagus with white balsamic vinegar, buffalo mozzarella and toasted hazelnuts.

Salad, Vegetarianabby dyson22 May 2015fennel, lemon, asparagus, mozzarella Comment

perfect coq au riesling with gnocchi

Very, very delicious. Rich but delicious.

Meatabby dyson19 May 2015chicken, gnocchi, mushrooms, bacon, leeks Comment

strawberry poppy seed crisp

This is great if you have strawberries that need a flavour boost; I loved the hint of vanilla and citrus flavours; the crispy oat topping is also delicious.

Fruit, Vegan, Sweet Thingsabby dyson15 May 2015oats, strawberriesComment

halloumi and asparagus with lime and caper dressing

This is a much loved favourite that i make every year – fried halloumi slices dusted with seasoned flour, a zingy lime and herb dressing with capers for an extra kick plus gorgeous green asparagus.

Vegetarianabby dyson12 May 2015cheese, halloumi, lime, asparagus, capersComment

asparagus and chorizo popover

Similar to toad in the hole, I loved the filling of asparagus and chorizo; it's quite heavy and filling but needs an accompaniment to counter any dryness – a spicy tomato salsa or chutney would be ideal.

Breakfast & Brunch, Meatabby dyson8 May 2015chorizo, egg, asparagusComment

lovely liechtenstein

Loved this beautiful and fascinating small principality.

Travelabby dyson5 May 2015lichtenstein, liechtensteinComment