Tag: grain

Stuffed Capsicum, Thought Aloud

photo of capsicum and other ingredients

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: recipes are templates, not a strict set of instructions.
This past week I was reminded of that as I set out to make a do-ahead vegetable side. Summer is technically here, and I wanted the easy nonchalance of a casual Sunday lunch on the terrace.

Stuffed Capsicum

photo of halved red capsicum stuffed with grain and nuts

These stuffed capsicums are the sort of low-fuss meal I keep coming back to. They’re happy made ahead and served warm or at room temperature, which makes them ideal for lazy lunches or unfussy entertaining.

Warm Barley & Roast Vegetable Salad

photo of a salad in a colourful bowl

We all know that whole grains are a healthy inclusion in our diets. The attention and effort to cook with them can seem like a faff but when I do I’m always glad I did. The nuttiness of perfectly cooked grains is as welcome an addition to salads as it is with something juicy and slow-cooked.