Quick ideas to spruce up spuds and veggies

A quick spice rub instantly makes any tray of roasted vegetables that bit more special. Combine a selection of root vegetables with either diced pumpkin or butternut. Combine 60ml (¼ cup) olive oil, 5ml (1 tsp) dried oregano, 5ml (1 tsp) paprika, 5ml (1 tsp) ground cumin and 2,5ml (½ tsp) dried coriander. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and spoon over the vegetables before baking.

COOK’S TIP
This mix is just as delicious rubbed over a whole chicken before roasting.

To spruce up a couscous salad, simply add the zest of 1 lemon, 100g chopped cashew nuts, 5ml (1 tsp) chopped fresh rosemary and season well. Toss in the salad with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice.