Entries by sandrac

Soda bread

Soda bread is quick, versatile, and easy to make, involves no kneading and no worries about whether your dough will rise because of the yeast. This version trades the traditional wheat for gluten free flours and produces a chewy crust and a light, lightly sweet crumb. Shown here as a roasted tofu sandwich with spring […]

Slowcooked chickpea, potato and vegetable stew

A simple, flavourful, slowcooked stew that goes well with fresh tortilla chips (as shown here), bread, socca or other accompaniments. This makes enough for 4 medium bowls or 2 large ones. Ingredients 1/2 cup dried chickpeas 2 cups water 1 ‘sprig’ dried kombu, about 2″ 1 Italian eggplant (about 1 1/2 cups), ends trimmed, halved […]