Pavlova is having a bit of a retro revival of late. Pillowy light layers of meringue sandwiched together with cream or curd…
Lunch
Barbecued butterflied lamb with roast peppers and pistachio pesto
Although the weather has been a little iffy of late it, has been quite mild so the barbecue has still been in…
Tuna summer salad with fresh herbs and beans
I’ve eaten many different types of salad Nicoise over the years. Some with freshly seared tuna fresh off the grill others with…
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…
Roast peaches with bocconcini and tomatoes
Earlier this year I planted 3 peaches in the garden which might be a tad optimistic living here in the UK. However…
Warm cauliflower tomato and chickpea salad with harissa dressing
It’s been steamy hot this summer and I’ve mostly wanted to eat refreshing juicy or leafy salads. Delicious and super healthy they…
Raw courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta pistachio and mint
I love courgette flowers and normally have them in abundance over the summer. Infact the main reason I grow courgettes are for…
Roast chicken with farro pomegranate and apricots
I love ‘one pot meals’, not only it saves on the washing up; thus prevents husband from moaning, but also it’s so…
Quick and easy smoked haddock and sweetcorn chowder
I have been giving my father a crash course on cooking recently and have come up with some fail safe, idiot proof,…
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…