After a rather indulgent Easter weekend of chocolate, cake, family roast, hot cross buns, more cake and even more chocolate… the whole…
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Gluten free carrot and sweet potato cake with orange and chilli icing
The other day I posted a recipe for a Carrot and walnut cake with coconut icing (dairy free) which was a huge success…
Pretty pink radicchio pomegranate and pine nut salad
Those that know me, know that I am a bit of a salad nut. I must have been a rabbit in a…
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…
Blood orange avocado and curly endive salad recipe
Blood oranges are particularly good at this time of year. Their juicy bright vermillion flesh has a slighter sharper taste than the…
Crushed pea mint and feta toasts recipe
I love peas and they are one of the few vegetables which taste pretty good from frozen. Don’t get me wrong, there…
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…
Fregola salad with romanesco and sautéed peppers recipe
I am always on the look out for new ingredients to add to salads and light lunches. A new vegetable, a fresh…
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…