A taste of... eastern europe

Make hearty dishes for hungry Twixmas guests with Alison Roman’s smart storecupboard recipes

By Megan Hallett Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 10 mins 1 tbsp olive oil2 red chillies, sliced2 lemongrass stalks, finely sliced2 kaffir lime leaves1 large garlic clove, crushed1 tbsp chopped fresh ro

VFL regular Katy is an author, food writer, cookery tutor and recipe developer. She has a passion for seasonal ingredients, vibrant food and fuss-free home cooking. Pickled vegetables such as red onio

SERVES 4 | PREP 10 MINS | COOK 25 MINS | EASY 2 tbsp olive oil225g halloumi, coarsely grated150g brussels sprouts, thinly sliced1 tsp ras el hanout100g swiss chard, stems roughly chopped, leaves shred

By Christina Soteriou Serves 4 | Prep 20 mins | Cook 40 mins 1 large butternut squash2 × 400g tins of chickpeas4 tbsp cumin seeds2 tbsp fennel seeds2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds2 tsp coriander seeds2 ts

By Devorah Bowen (theyummyvegan.com) Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 45 mins 400g young jackfruit pieces 450g whole mushrooms, cut in half 2 carrots, sliced into chunks 1 small onion, sliced into half