Tagine is a North-African stew and the word refers to both the food and the tool used to cook it in. A tagine is a type of heavy based casserole-type dish with a tall lid (that looks like a hat). The traditional ones are terracota coloured but nowadays in the street markets of Morocco you…

This simple ‘caldo de verduras’ or vegetable soup reminds me of my childhood. Whenever we were feeling under the weather, my mum would make this. I make enough soup for 3 or 4 days and it saves me the cooking the next day. You can add whatever vegetables you have and adjust the cooking time…

An easy lunch idea for garlic and seafood lovers any day of the week. Preparation time: 5 minutes Ingredients (serves 2 people) 1 tin of mackerel in olive oil 3-4 cherry tomatoes sliced Chopped chives for garnish 2 tsp olive oil 2-3 tsp of lemon juice 1/2 garlic clove minced 2 slices of wholemeal bread…