Autumnal Fig Salad

This recipe celebrates the warm colours of the autumn which are best embodied in the ripe and juicy autumnal fig. This is one of my favourite fruits to use in salads as the contrast between the crispy green vegetables and its subtle sweetness is much enjoyed even by people who wouldn’t normally mix sweet and savoury. I came up with the recipe last week and it was inspired by the first aromatic figs that appeared in my local market and also by the excitement of cooking a much awaited meal for four in the evening. Hannah came up with the name of the recipe in our first fEasToWest post on Instagram.

Quick and Juicy Chicken in Mustard Sauce

This dish is an example of East meeting West in the kitchen. The crunchy courgettes and the whole grain mustard bring memories of holidays in Europe while the aromatic turmeric and coriander are inspired by the Orient. It can take as little as 15-20 minutes to prepare and goes well with green salad and white wine. 

Quick and Colourful Quinoa Salad

Perfect for summer barbeques, picnics, and work lunches, this quinoa salad is very quick and easy to make, and can be made well in advance and kept in the fridge. It is also one of those recipes where you can kind of just throw in whatever you fancy or have hanging around in your fridge - be as adventurous or as boring as you like!