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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Watercress and Mushroom Risotto
The name Rissotto comes from “rissot”, the old Milanese word for “hotchpotch” and it sums up this recipe perfectly. My risottos are often based on whichever suitable ingredients are readily to hand which this week happened to include a punnet … Continue reading
Watercress and Hazlenut Pesto
This more unusual pesto recipe is surprisingly easy to make and is delicious stirred into plain pasta, with risotto or as a topping for grilled fish or chicken. RECIPE Ingredients 50g shelled hazlenuts, roasted and peeled, chopped roughly 50g grated … Continue reading
Dairy Free, French Style Pizza with Red Onion and Mushroom
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
Cream of the Crop Cauliflower Soup
A velvety soup which is quick and easy to prepare, as you only need a few ingredients to create this wholesome bowlsome of creamy lushness. Perfect for chasing away those summertime blues, if your August is as cold and wet … 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
Amazing Asparagus Soup
English asparagus spears (or sprues) are like the supermodels of the edible plant world. Tall, slim and elegant, they have been enjoyed as a gourmet food as far back as Roman times and their appearance in April has always been … Continue reading
Healthy Kale Crisps
Kale crisps are easy to make, crunchily moreish and a healthy alternative to packet crisps. When baked, the leaves become light and airy and their peppery flavour intensifies so there is no need to add lots of extra seasoning. I … Continue reading
Easy Spinach and Feta Cheese Pie
Home made pies can make simple ingredients like spinach taste a little bit more special. The only downside to making a traditional spinach pie is that it can be time consuming, as there are a squillion leaves to wash and … Continue reading
Creamy Fennel Soup
This delicious soup is a healthy, low calorie option for a quick lunch as it is simple to prepare and only needs a short cooking time. The fennel gives this soup a delicious anise flavour, while the potatoes and celeriac … 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
Nigella Seed Flatbreads
These flatbreads are cheap and easy to make and far better tasting than the shop bought ones. Unlike a traditional loaf, which has to be kneaded and left to prove several times before baking, these require much less time and … Continue reading