I never quite understand why here in the UK we don’t seem to eat nearly as many beans as our contemporaries on…
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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…
Classic French apricot tart
I think one of the best things to come out of France (apart from wine and cheese) has got to be their…
Courgette, Pecorino and basil frittata
I am often being asked for “use up what’s in the fridge recipes”, which are quick, simple and also healthy and tasty…
Ricotta, spinach and oregano gnocchi with tomato and courgettes
One of the wonderful things about cooking is that you can have a favourite recipe and cook it many times, and each…
It was my wedding anniversary the other day and my husband, not usually being the romantic type, completely blew me away this…
Pan fried hake with fennel salad and pea purée recipe
Just because you are cooking for one does not mean that you should not treat yourself to a good meal. Far from…
Pan fried duck breast with sticky figs and swiss chard recipe
The fig tree has taken over my tiny garden and resembles a scene from the film ‘Day of the Triffids!’ With this…
Pain Perdu with Sticky Apples
Was really chilly this morning so fancied something to kick start the day with.As breakfasts go this really fits the bill, rather…
Green Minestrone with Fresh Pesto
With autumn already here and winter quickly approaching, it’s really nice to have a warm comforting bowl of soup to get you…