I get many requests for this decidedly brown dip of silky savouriness, the first recipe in my chapter A Loving Defence of Brown Food in Cook, Eat, Repeat, so creamy that you would never guess it’s actually dairy-free and, indeed, vegan. True, anyone in the habit of changing nappies regularly might not find it the most appetising of sights, but one taste of it — full of rich, deep smokiness — and even those not immediately attracted come back for more. I’ve called it a dip, but actually it lends itself as well to a spread on toast or a sauce for pasta; in this latter case, you’ll need to mix in some of the starchy pasta water when you toss the pasta with it, and I like to add some chilli flakes and a little extra squeeze of lemon, too. But as a dip, it is luscious, and if I have a lot of people round, I serve the Beetroot and Chickpea Dip and the Coriander and Jalapeño Salsa alongside; the pink, green and muted ochre like tonally-tinkered-with traffic lights on the table. But it’s a sensational solo act, so there is no need to add anything alongside save for some tortilla chips (if you can get blue corn ones, I urge you to) or whatever else you want to dip into it. If you don't have a baking tray large enough for all the aubergines and onions and need to use two, then be prepared for the cooking time to be longer, and swap the trays around in the oven after about 40 minutes. And if at all possible, I recommend using 3 aubergines as stipulated below, rather than say 2 that come to the same total weight. Obviously, if that choice isn't open to you, it does work with 2, but you will need to cut them into long quarters.
Gingersnaps | Community Recipes | Nigella's Recipes | Nigella Lawson
I spotted a bag of gingersnaps the other day and I was tempted to check-out with them. Why not? They're good and someone has already done the work to make them edible. My mind swerved back to reality, I took another look at the bag of gingersnaps and thought Homemade is way better and my house will be filled with the intoxicating aroma of warm gingersnaps. Done and done, I exited the market sans gingersnaps. With the perfect recipe in-mind, I was off to preheat the oven!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
You will want pumpkin cheesecake dip all holiday season! Flavored with warming pumpkin spice, this holiday dip is the hit of every party.
Pappardelle With Butternut and Blue Cheese
This is one of those welcoming, big-bowl suppers, perfect for feeding friends cosily. Soft, oniony cubes of squash are answered by the salty, sharp and pungent cheese; a little sage breathes its necessary but not overbearing bitterness, and the waxy, scorched pine nuts give quiet crunch, a hint of nubbliness, to this meltingly gorgeous concoction.
Corn Fritters with Smoked Salmon, Feta and Watercress - Chef's Pencil
The crispy fritters not only make this dish a little more substantial but they also make a brilliant compliment to the smoky salmon. The peppery watercress and the tartness of the vinaigrette are perfectly rounded out with the soft creaminess of the fetta. This dish is also a great dish to be a little creative with, think of any other meat or fish that would go well with corn and substitute it for the salmon. Roquette (arugula) also makes a great substitute for the watercress. I know you’ll enjoy this recipe and I hope you enjoy making your variations of it even more.
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Blackberry Galette
This is really a free-form pizza-like tart, which I made for the first time while we were doing the photography for How To Be A Domestic Goddess. We happened to have some polenta pastry left over and some spare blackberries in the fridge and I, suddenly rebelling against the planning and rule-following necessary to get all the food photographed, played around. This was the result. And really, you could use any fruit. I'd stick with the polenta or cornmeal pastry only because nothing soaks up the fruit's juices better without going soggy.
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6 likes, 0 comments - bitemenewyorkcity on September 26, 2026: "Had this spot on my list for a while. Was scouting nearby so popped in for a quick bite and holy God I cannot wait to get back. Some of the best dogs I ever ate. Natural casing dogs cooked slowly on a flat top. Result was not just a snap but an actual crunch when you bite into them. They were crispy dogs. A dab of cheese and mustard, crisp raw onions and chili with a serious kick just came together beautifully. And birch beer too? This spot was perfection. #HotDogs #NewJersey".
Linguine With Mushrooms, Lemon, Garlic and Thyme
This is one of my proudest creations and, I suppose, a good example of a recipe that isn't originally from Italy, but sits uncontroversially in her culinary canon. I don't think it would be too presumptuous to name this linguine ai funghi crudi. It is about as speedy as you can imagine: you do no more to the mushrooms than slice them, steep them in oil, garlic, lemon and thyme and toss them into the hot cooked pasta. And please read the Additional Information section at the end of the recipe before proceeding.
Pea, Mint and Avocado Salad
In How to Eat I wrote about my Great Aunt Myra’s Pea, Mint and Avocado Salad, which we all considered rather fabulously exotic when she came up with it in the Seventies. I’ve tinkered with it over the many years since, and this – give or take – is the version I make now, and I make it often. When I say “give or take”, it’s simply because I don’t always use the same mix of salad leaves (though I do like it to include a few curling pea shoots if possible) and don’t expect you to either; I’ve given rough amounts in the recipe so you have an idea of how much is needed, but even then, you can freestyle as wished. While there’s nothing to stop you adding some cold chicken, prawns, feta or goat’s cheese to turn it into a main meal, I generally serve it as a side salad, though when I wrote about it all those years ago, it was, indeed, as a starter. I’ve utterly given up on starters since then. By the way, I find it very much easier to get the peas-a-steeping in the dressing in advance and then add the leaves and avocado at the last minute. I should add that the beauteous salad in this picture is actually still waiting for a final toss with the last bit of dressing in the mixing bowl: I didn’t want the leaves to wilt while it waited for its close-up!
HOMEMADE PUMPKIN, POTATO AND CARROT SOUP RECIPE: THE EASY & QUICK IDEA FOR FALL & WINTER MEALS - Francine's Place Blog
Read how to make and homemade pumpkin and carrot soup, the easy and quick recipe for Fall and Winter! Perfect for the Christmas holidays, delicious and vegan! // Ecco la ricetta per la vellutata di zucca, perfetta per l'Autunno e l'Inverno! Facile, veloce, vegan e deliziosa!
Easy creamy pumpkin ricotta pasta - Greenbowl2soul
This pumpkin ricotta pasta is a simple and comforting vegetarian fall pasta recipe with a creamy sauce made with roasted pumpkin and ricotta.
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Vegan Wild Mushroom Puff Pastry Roast — Seis Kamimura
Golden, flaky vegan puff pastry filled with savory maitake, beech, and bunapi mushrooms, fresh herbs, garlic, and white miso. An elegant plant-based entrée perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or cozy autumn evenings.
Life-changing vindaloo recipe. I made this with pork, but the masala would be great with the meat or veggie protein of your choice.
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