Meals / ANN OGDEN GAFFNEY

RECIPES

Grilled Tuna Salade NicoiseBy Ann Ogden GaffneyGrilled Tuna Salade Nicoise is the perfect food for hot weather, not only can it feed a cast of thousands, but the eggs and veggies can be cooked together in one pot and left in the fridge until you are ready to assemble the salad. Easy eats!

Quick Napa Cabbage SlawBy Ann Ogden GaffneyQuick Napa cabbage slaw is well, quick. It comes together in no time. The secret sauce is literally the vegan hummus-based dressing. Try it

Crunchy Daikon Radish SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyThis easy, crunchy daikon radish salad is tossed with a toasty sesame vinaigrette. It is the perfect light summer side for all manner of grilled foods

Grilled Halloumi SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyA favorite quick lunch of mine involves slices of grilled halloumi cheese over a mess of greens. I get bored by bagged greens, so like to trawl the market to make my own mix

Japanese Curry Noodle SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyJapanese curry noodle soup is a personal favorite. It is low-heat spicy, and manages to be both warming and soothing. Real comfort food.

Vegan Creamy Cashew Curry SauceBy Ann Ogden GaffneyThis vegan creamy cashew curry sauce works wonderfully with all kinds of foods from chicken breasts and firm tofu to peas and lentils. It freezes well and quickly jazzes up weeknight dinners.

Chicken Braised with Lemon and OnionsBy Ann Ogden GaffneyChicken braised with lemon and onions is a favorite weeknight dish that completely transforms skinless chicken breasts from bland into a tasty, comforting dinner with a flavor that says you spent hours on it, when you haven’t!

Gingery Poached PearsBy Ann Ogden GaffneyThese very simple gingery poached pears can be either a wonderful dessert or refreshing breakfast treat paired with a dollop of thick Greek yogurt.

Miracle ChickenBy Ann Ogden GaffneyMy mum used to make this for for me when I was a kid, and it’s still one of my favorite things to eat when I feel tired or run-down and in need of something light.

Sourdough Blueberry PancakesBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIf like me you’re into sourdough bread making, Blueberry Sourdough Pancakes are a great way to use up discarded starter in this easy, special breakfast or brunch treat.

Carabaccia – Tuscan Onion SoupBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIf you’ve been hankering after for a really good onion soup, Carabaccia, the Tuscan Red onion soup is it. It’s easy to make. All it needs a bit of time to cook the onions down until they are sweet and jammy.

Perfectly Easy Fish StewBy Ann Ogden GaffneyI love this perfectly easy fish stew. It is as easy to make as it is good to eat and is perfect for feeding a cast of thousands at dinner parties, or if the base is made in advance and frozen, a delicious weeknight supper for two

Ricotta GnocchiBy Ann Ogden Gaffney

Ricotta gnocchi are delicious and fun to make. Easy and low carb they are great paired with my fabulously easy basic tomato sauce, which you can, of course, make ahead of time or for the freezer. Enjoy

Oven Baked FalafelBy Ann Ogden GaffneyOven baked Falafel are an easy, lower fat way to get these yummy, protein packed little vegan treats on the table. They’re pretty fast to make in a food processor once you’ve soaked the beans.

Happy PizzaBy Ann Ogden GaffneyHappy pizza happened when I was looking for a quick lunch and decided to repurpose into pizza a leftover naan bread with some tomato and mozzarella I had in the fridge. It was an epiphany. Naan is a fabulous foil for all kinds of savory toppings.

Mediterranean Farro SaladBy Ann Ogden GaffneyMake the dressing: In a medium salad bowl beat the oil, lemon juice, and salt together. Add the lemon zest, pink peppercorns, mint, and dill. Mix well.

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