My mother was rather a modest cook but one thing that she really did excel at was in the cooking of game.…
Dinner
Classic Carbonara with no cream!
Spaghetti Carbonara is one of the first pasta dishes I can remember ever eating. A rich creamy, cheesey sauce with lots of…
Green risotto with sweet basil and spinach
Every so often I surprise myself and make something that’s really really tasty. I’m not trying to be blow my own trumpet;…
Copenhagen, the Foodie Capital?
Copenhagen might be known best by the uninitiated for their open sandwiches. However, the true foodie (self-professed as they may be) will…
Sweet Potato and Oregano Gnocchi with Sage butter
Gnocchi is a great ingredient to use if you fancy a quick meal. Whether freshly made or bought, it makes a very…
Fregola hazelnut and peach salad with a zingy herby dressing
I was having quite a gathering for lunch yesterday many of whom seemed to have a special diet; a vegetetarian, someone who…
Gnocchetti sardi with tomato chilli and Pecorino recipe
For several months now I have noticed that most Monday night suppers have been meat free. Whether it has been a subconscious…
Spaghetti with sweet peppers, tomato and chilli recipe
It’s funny how little quirks and rituals seem to slip into family life, particularly where food is concerned. Fish on Friday, because…
Gnocchi with roast Jerusalem artichokes tomatoes and hazelnut pesto recipe
Jerusalem artichokes are a wonderful vegetable to eat at this time of year. When roasted, they are deliciously sticky and caramelised…
Pan fried fillets of plaice with pancetta and mushy peas recipe
I have been rushing around a lot recently so meals have been rather thrown together at the last minute. In another vague…