In sad news; summer is over. In happy news; butternut squash season is upon us. A vegetable that truly is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the stomach. I am serving it up simply today; roasted, tossed in a sage brown butter and enjoyed with good quality pasta. When the … Continue reading Sage Brown Butter and Butternut Squash Fusilli
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
Today I am celebrating one of Italy's greatest gifts: ravioli. The beauty of Italian food is in the simple use of good quality ingredients: I made my recipe for ravioli with this mantra in mind. The filling is ricotta whipped up with lemon zest and a little seasoning and then the pasta is bathed in … Continue reading Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Mint Butter
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
Who's down for some nachos?! More specifically these loaded salsa verde chicken nachos topped with pica de gallo, avocado and coriander yoghurt - I was not joking when I said that they were loaded. Nachos are the ultimate sociable snack - which is exactly why I love them so much. They evoke memories of many … Continue reading Loaded Sasla Verde Chicken Nachos
Bringing a little indulgence to your week... Anyone who knows me well is aware that the way to my heart is through a rich and chocolaty dessert. More specifically through any chocolate mousse/ pot/ ganache or similar gooey concoction. I have taken a quick break from devouring such delights in restaurants in order to create … Continue reading Spiced Chocolate Pot with a Raw Raspberry Compote
Another summer salad is coming your way today... I am aware that sadly we are coming towards the end of summer now so this will probably be the last post in my "Summer Salad Series" but I created this recipe and shot the photos a while ago so it seemed a shame not to have … Continue reading Zesty Potato and Bacon Salad
