I have been rather remiss lately in posting having been preoccupied with builders and relatives but I’m back now and aim to…
vegetarian meals
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…
Cauliflower kale and tomato salad with pomegranate and pistachio
I seem to be eating rather a lot of cauliflower this month. This maybe be partly due to the fact that I…
Spiced cauliflower and pomegranate salad with pearl barley
I came across this fabulous salad quite by accident last week when I was trying to use some of the leftovers lurking…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Having stuffed myself with turkey, roast ham, duck and no end of other delicious christmas goodies the carnivore in me has finally…