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
Category Archives: Meals in minutes
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
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
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
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
Pan A La Catalana
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
Roast Pepper Medley
This is a very easy to prepare dish. It’s really versatile, adding colour, taste and nutrition to any plate-perfect to put a zing back in your step on a grey Autumn day! Red, green and yellow peppers are roasted in … Continue reading
Tuna and olive tapenade
This is a really simple, yet healthy dish which only takes minutes to prepare. Tapenade is a French recipe involving crushed olives, although the Italians claim it was they who originally invented it thousands of years earlier. As with all … Continue reading
Sesame seed coated chicken
Sesame seeds are one of nature’s superfoods. They are an easy, cheap way of adding protein and a delicious nutty flavour to different dishes. Here they add a tasty new dimension to chicken wings. It is a great family recipe … Continue reading