Adding elegance to a classic. In England we can generally expect our summer to consist of one week of heat in May where our sun burn lasts longer than the sun itself. This year however we have been well and truly spoilt by a four month heatwave; beautiful lustrous days followed by balmy nights sipping … Continue reading Stuffed Aubergine Parmigiana
Spring has finally reared her beautiful head in the UK and with it comes asparagus season - I am celebrating both events today with this recipe! This is a healthier spin on the classic "chips n dip" offering but equally as delicious and moreish. Blanch asparagus in hot water for a few minutes and then … Continue reading Asparagus With a Whipped Ricotta and Basil Dip
What better way to use up leftover roast chicken than tossing it in garlic, oil and linguine? I have completed my first term at cookery school (yay) and one of the many perks of the Easter break's arrival is that I can get back to creating and sharing my own recipes. I am studying classical … Continue reading Roast Chicken Aglio e Olio
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
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
Autumn is upon us and what better way to celebrate than cooking rich and creamy pasta? If I was forced to choose one cuisine to eat for eternity it would have to be Italian. Partly because a world without pasta or pizza is not a world that I wish to inhabit but also due to … Continue reading Pasta alla Vodka with Parmesan Rocket Salad
