I never quite understand why here in the UK we don’t seem to eat nearly as many beans as our contemporaries on…
Vegetarian
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…
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…
Courgette carpaccio with lemon and chive flowers
Herbs are one of the easiest things to grow, whether in the garden or in pots on a windowsill. They are also…
Asparagus broad bean and pea shoot risotto recipe
Broad beans and peas are now coming into season and they are delicious when eaten young. Peas are a really quick vegetable…
I often find I get the munches around 6, when its too early to start preparing dinner and lunch seemed a long…