Beetroot is a wonderfully versatile vegetable. You can eat it raw or cooked, both the leaves and the root. The young leaves…
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Blueberry poppyseed and pistachio muffins
My blueberry crop is sadly coming to an end so I thought a good way to finish of the season would be…
Tomato tart with basil dressing recipe
If ever there was a reason for growing your own vegetables it has to be the taste of your first homegrown tomato.…
Apricot and star anise tarte Tatin made with filo pastry
Summer seems to have abruptly come to an end this past week and I have had to pull out my boots and…
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…
Tuna, tomato and cannellini bean salad
I never quite understand why here in the UK we don’t seem to eat nearly as many beans as our contemporaries on…
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…
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…