A simple but effective crowd pleaser. So today's recipe is British interpretation of The Mediterranean's dolma - stuffed vine leaves. As I do not have vine leaves to hand I have settled for stuffed cabbage leaves which, though they may sound less glamorous, are equally delicious. I promise! This is a wonderful meal to serve … Continue reading Pork and Thyme Stuffed Cabbage Leaves with a Smooth Tomato Sauce
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Asparagus With a Whipped Ricotta and Basil Dip
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
Salami, Ricotta and Thyme Roasted Tomato Flatbreads
Brightening up Monday with this salami and ricotta flatbread! So as you guys know, if you are a frequent reader of this blog, I have a tendency to preface each recipe I share with several paragraphs of my culinary musings. Where I got the inspiration for the dish, the origins of the cuisine and why … Continue reading Salami, Ricotta and Thyme Roasted Tomato Flatbreads
Pepper and Lime Calamari with a Harissa Mayonnaise
Is there anything as moreish as light and crispy calamari? No, no there is not! Calamari is the eternally delightful morsel that you order as a "quick bite", end up devouring and then have to ask for another plate of it as you just cannot get enough - or is that just me...? The eating … Continue reading Pepper and Lime Calamari with a Harissa Mayonnaise
“Dirty Rice” // Creole Beef and Pepper Rice
Bringing you a warming one pot wonder today as even in the midst of summer comfort food is still essential! I recently experienced my first foray into Creole cuisine via a Gumbo that my Dad made for dinner a few weeks ago. It was sheer perfection. Warming, spicy and packed full of carefully balanced flavours … Continue reading “Dirty Rice” // Creole Beef and Pepper Rice
Sausage and Sweet Potato Shakshouka
A recipe for munching and brunching today... Shakshouka is a dish that has recently found fame on instagram - it is posted almost as frequently as the perennial avocado toast and you are unlikely to scroll down your feed on a Sunday (brunching day) without it popping up. The recipe originates from the middle east … Continue reading Sausage and Sweet Potato Shakshouka
Lamb and Almond Kebabs with Coriander Oil and Tzatziki
Hi, hello! Congratulations on making it through another week - how is it April already?! I have always been a fan of DIY finger food: serving up a mish mash of little dishes and letting your guests/ family/ friends pick and chose what they wish to eat. It is a sociable and generous way of … Continue reading Lamb and Almond Kebabs with Coriander Oil and Tzatziki
Creamy Sausage and Kale Gnocchi
Ah comfort food, how I love you. Okay, so how is it that spring is already upon us?! I feel like I've just dug out all of my puffa coats and woolly hats and yet I saw a man walking around in shorts and sunglasses today.... madness! Before I fully embrace spring and all of … Continue reading Creamy Sausage and Kale Gnocchi