These deliciously crisp and crunchy pastry puffs, are packed full of succulent Mediterranean ingredients. They can be put together quickly, using mainly store cupboard/bought in ingredients, so it’s a good recipe for those days when you fancy something a little … Continue reading
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Dairy Free, French Style Pizza with Red Onion and Mushroom
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This meat and dairy free, French style pizza is easy to make and tastes good either hot or cold. If you’re in a hurry, use a ready-made pizza base and pre-sliced onions and mushrooms. It will taste much better than … Continue reading
“Some Like It Hot” Salmon Skewers
Wake up your tastebuds with this spicy salmon recipe which takes only minutes to prepare and is perfect for casual summer dining outdoors. The fish is marinated in a spicy mixture using ground ginger, honey and the “hot” variety of … Continue reading
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
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
Sauceless Spaghetti with Caramelised Cauliflower and Smoky Pancetta
We often ate this simple pasta recipe when I was a child and it is one of my favourite go to recipes when I’m in a hurry, as it is “sauce less” but nevertheless very tasty. The secret to this … Continue reading
Irresistible Italian Meatballs in Minutes
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
Cooking With Clams
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
How To Make Vegetable Stock Cubes
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
Baby Broad Bean and Ham Salad
This is a delicious salad which is very popular in Spain where it is often served as a tapa. Continue reading
Spicy vegetable soup
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
Pretty in pink (beetroot pasta)
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
Saffron rice on a budget
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