So some people use Monday as motivation for healthy eating; there is a lot of #meatfreemonday and #eatclean thrown around on Instagram at the start of each week. Personally I like to go in another direction and use food as a way to beat the Monday Blues. What better way to beat the blues than … Continue reading Sausage, Broccolini and Ricotta Pizza
Bolognese, pasta bake, gnocchi: three of my most nostalgic, cozy comfort foods. When the three are combined? Pure heaven. This is not fine dining, this is not "healthy eating" and this is certainly not a speedy supper but it is a great example of food's ability to warm your body and warm your soul. A … Continue reading Gnocchi Bolognese Bake
So there has to be one upside to this freezing and somewhat miserable weather - the food that we make to warm ourselves up. I must admit that generally I am not the biggest fan of soups. However I have been ill this week and thought that soup would be a safe stepping stone to … Continue reading Sweet Potato, Ginger and Coconut Soup
Yes, this is as good as it sounds.... Welcome to my first winter warmer dish of the season. This definitely falls into the indulgent category of my recipes (a quick glance at the amount of butter and cheese in the ingredients list can tell you that much) but when has a little indulgence hurt anyone? … Continue reading Pork Rack Chop with a Parmesan Mash and Sage Brown Butter
I posted a photo of these halloumi fries on my Instagram several weeks ago with a promise to share the recipe on here ASAP and then completely forgot to do so... Therefore I offer my apologies for the delay but better late then never right? The creation of this recipe stems from a common conundrum … Continue reading Loaded Halloumi Fries
Getting into the Halloween spirit (for once) today with these deliciously easy spider webs. Whether you love it or hate it Halloween does have one rather glorious perk: an excuse to eat chocolate - and lots of it! This is a super easy recipe (it basically consists of melting chocolate) that you can whip us … Continue reading Chocolate Spider’s Webs
This is the ultimate autumnal supper. Today's recipe does not contain a ten page ingredients list or fancy foreign techniques that you have to google - it is a simple, rustic and delicious dish that you will keep on coming back to. Just roast the squash in a little oil, stir in some cheese (because … Continue reading Feta and Basil Stuffed Butternut Squash with a Sourdough Sage Crumb
How does a fuss free vegetarian breakfast sound? I know, I know it's what you've been waiting for all these years... In Britain we pride ourselves on our hearty, greasy, naughty breakfast (the full English) and I have to admit that I am partial to one every now and then - particularly when battling a … Continue reading Courgette, Sweetcorn and Chive Fritters with a Soft Boiled Egg
