Keep it Simple, Stupid.

Sometimes, and maybe this is a condition of living in Dubai where you can literally get almost any foodstuff that exists (except black beans, there is a black bean shortage again), I forget that the easiest, simplest food is often the best tasting.

Winter Vegetable Bake

1 large parsnip- sliced

1 large carrot- sliced

1/2 butternut squash

1 small head cabbage- sliced

2 cups of brussels sprouts- whole

1 small sweet potato- chopped

1 small beet- chopped

1 red onion- chopped

4 cloves garlic- chopped

1 thumb of ginger- chopped

3 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper

Put it all in a bowl. Add the oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast in a shallow baking pan for about 35min or until vegetables begin to brown.

Broccoli & Brown Rice

1/2 large head broccoli- chopped into small florets and steamed.

1 cup brown rice

2 cups vegetable stock + more as needed

pepper flakes

Bring rice to a boil in stock, simmer until 1/2 the liquid is absorbed. Uncover and cook, stirring constantly until the remainder of the liquid is mostly absorbed. If the rice is not quite cooked, add another 1/4 cup stock, keep cooking and stirring until the rice is cooked to your taste. There should be some liquid remaining. Add broccoli, serve.