There was a break through in my culinary skills this week as I have finally managed to convert my husband and son…
Lunch
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…
Barbecued butterflied leg of lamb with pistachio pesto and Roast peppers
We have recently been enjoying fabulous weather here in the UK, so the barbecue has often been in use (which is great…
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…
Healthy salad of sweet miso grilled salmon, Kale and beetroot
British summer finally arrived in full force this week. In fact, the temperatures rose to an incredible 41C on centre court yesterday,…
Skinny summer salad with edible flowers
This year I decided to plant some edible flowers to add to my kitchen garden and, for a first attempt (though I…