Aubergine Parmigiana

A great meat-free dish. This Aubergine Parmigiana is layers aubergine which has been grilled first, a ragu style tomato sauce, plenty of fresh basil and oregano and lots of Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese. I like the Jamie Oliver recipe, and tend to use that mostly. Although the Balmasic does tend to sneak into the recipe.:)

Chicken Salad with a Twist.

This fiery little number is a great alternative to the plain old' chicken salad. The recipe is taken from the Persiana book again, it boldly combines griddled chicken, watercress, fresh red chilli, feta cheese and mint dressed with Greek yoghurt, lemon, garlic and sumac. I've made it a few times, and although not cheap dish, it's definitely one of my favourites of hers.