This pasta salad can be prepared in minutes, is full of healthy ingredients and has a Mediterranean lemon and olive oil dressing, so tastes wonderfully fresh and light. The small, rice shaped pasta only takes around 8 to 10 minutes … Continue reading
We often ate this simple pasta recipe when I was a child and it is still one of my favourites as it is so easy to make but very tasty and satisfying. Unlike other pasta recipes, there is no sauce. … Continue reading
This delicious minced pork recipe is quick and easy to make. It is a family favourite and a perfect recipe to have up your sleeve, as it is so versatile. Depending on the occasion or mood, the same recipe can … Continue reading
Clams really are the ultimate fast food! They are low in calories and a terrific source of protein, calcium and iodine. Buying clams: Clams should be bought live if possible to ensure their freshness. It is also best to buy … Continue reading
Making home-made vegetable stock is easy and an eco friendly way of adding lots of extra natural flavour and goodness to your cooking. It helps to cut down on food waste and packaging and means that you can make the … Continue reading
This is a delicious salad which is very popular in Spain where it is often served as a tapa. Continue reading
Whilst having lunch with some friends last week, the conversation moved to discussing how good chefs hate throwing away food so will often creatively “upcycle” ingredients into delicious soups, sauces or puddings. Despite my assurances that chefs would not compromise … Continue reading
The best thing about making your own fresh egg pasta is not only the superior taste and texture but the fact that you can be creative and experiment with different shapes and colours. Don’t worry if you don’t have a … Continue reading
Today I thought I would give you a quick dish inspired by the rice dishes my Spanish grandmother used to cook. It includes typical Mediterranean ingredients such as rice, peppers, onions, garlic and saffron but excludes chicken, fish or other … Continue reading
Today’s recipe is a perfect example of something which tastes good and also does you good. Pan a la catalana, is made with tomatoes, garlic and olive oil and is a really great alternative to a bog standard sandwich, … Continue reading
Pumpkins can be baked, cooked in soups or casseroles or simply boiled or steamed. They make a nutritious addition to vegetarian dishes and can be liquidised to a smooth pulp and used in savoury or sweet dishes. The flesh is … Continue reading
Fish is best eaten as close as possible to being caught which is why you can’t match the taste of fish cooked within hours of being landed, even if it is simply grilled on a beach barbecue. Those of us … Continue reading