Green goddess dressing
There are certain members of the family who think a green salad is a waste of time. When I coat all the leaves and cucumber with green goddess dressing, they come back for seconds. All whizzed in a food processor…
Peppers stuffed with spiced orzo & bulgur wheat
We aren’t vegetarians but we eat meat free at least 3 times a week so I thought I’d share this great filling recipe. Adam asked me what side I would have, but it’s so filling we would probably only have…
Pickled Spice Pears
You can serve these pears at Christmas with slices of strong blue cheese as a starter or a cheese course. The lovely thing with this recipe is that you don’t have to wait for months. They should be left in…
Pork Stroganoff
I hope you like this. I like to share WHY I do things as well as what you should do. This isn’t an authentic recipe, I read a recipe 30 years ago and then made it taste the way I…
Beetroot risotto
It’s worth watching the risotto making tutorial if you have never made a risotto before and also for tips on how you can prepare ahead and finish 10 minutes before service. This recipe is enough for 4 people as a…
Chipotle adobo (chilli and tomato marinade)
In need of some chipotle paste I decided to make my own. Instead of just chipotle I went for an “adobo” which is mixed with tomato. This recipe is the perfect balance of hot, sweet and sour and will keep…
Baked onion bhajis
The appeal of these bahjis is that they are oven baked rather than deep fried. They freeze really well and can be reheated from frozen at 180C fan for 15 – 20 minutes. This recipe is medium hot so adjust…
Muffaletta
This recipe originates from New Orleans. My version uses focaccia bread and cheddar or Emmental instead of the American Provolone cheese. You can layer lots of different meats including prosciutto, mortadella and ham. You could also easily make a vegetarian…
Courgette Curry
In the summer there is always a glut of courgettes in this house. This curry uses them and any other green veg that needs using up in the fridge.
Slow cooked courgettes
Every summer we have a glut of courgettes and I’m always looking for new ways to cook them. This dish does not look pretty however the taste is sublime.