Ribollita with butter beans and walnut and parsley pesto (gluten free)
I have been rather remiss lately in posting having been preoccupied with builders and relatives but I’m back now and aim to kick off the New Year with lots of tasty new… Read More
Pink radicchio pear and pomegranate salad with mustard dressing
At this time of year there aren’t many vegetables around to get excited about, but there is one that I always look forward to when the season starts and that is radicchio.… Read More
Cauliflower kale and tomato salad with pomegranate and pistachio
I seem to be eating rather a lot of cauliflower this month. This maybe be partly due to the fact that I wanted to cut out the meat this month (except for… Read More
Spiced cauliflower and pomegranate salad with pearl barley
I came across this fabulous salad quite by accident last week when I was trying to use some of the leftovers lurking in the fridge and it has been such a success;… Read More
Giant couscous, peach, pomegranate and pistachio salad
There was a break through in my culinary skills this week as I have finally managed to convert my husband and son to the merits of couscous. In fact they enjoyed it… Read More
Panzanella /rustic tomato bread salad recipe
I have just come back from spending a few glorious days in the Le Marche region of Italy. Gastronomically, Italy ticks all the boxes for me, as each region has its own… Read More
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi with girolle mushrooms
My little vegetable plot is really thriving now and producing vast quantities of spinach and courgettes. In fact if I’m really honest I got a little carried away in the sowing and… Read More
Asparagus broad bean and pea shoot risotto recipe
Broad beans and peas are now coming into season and they are delicious when eaten young. Peas are a really quick vegetable to grow at this time of year. Young peas taste… Read More
Pea and Parmesan souffle recipe
Having stuffed myself with turkey, roast ham, duck and no end of other delicious christmas goodies the carnivore in me has finally reached saturation point. I crave a meat free meal. So… Read More
