If ever there was a reason for growing your own vegetables it has to be the taste of your first homegrown tomato.…
Vegetables
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…
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…
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…
Asparagus with Parmesan, paprika and polenta
I’m always on the lookout for a healthier (and tastier) alternative to a bag of crisps when you fancy a quick snack.…
Spinach and ricotta gnocchi with girolle mushrooms
My little vegetable plot is really thriving now and producing vast quantities of spinach and courgettes. In fact if I’m really honest…