Happy Pancake Day!! Today's the day of binge-eating delicious thin pancakes filled with...well pretty much always lemon and sugar or Nutella even if it's your dinner! In the past this day of indulgence was to use up ingredients ahead of what would traditionally have been a period of fasting for Lent, but which is now...well … Continue reading Pancakes with Stilton and Spinach
When I think about some of my favourite meals, I'm always drawn to big sharing feasts with a variety of dishes. Mezze, tapas, dim sum, and barbecue are some that immediately spring to mind. I think it's primarily because I don't have to decide on one thing and can have lots of options. I've always … Continue reading Sumac roast cauliflower with hazelnut dukkah and harissa yoghurt
Happy 1st December!! Who's got an awesome advent calendar this year? Mine's an absolute cracker from Bluebird Tea Co. filled with tea samples, teeny scented candles and chocolate treats too. More to come on that once we're further into December. For now, I am delighted to be working with Opies Foods who have sent me some … Continue reading Fig, radicchio and blue cheese tart PLUS A GIVEAWAY
Today I'm sharing a super easy mushroom bruschetta recipe with you that's perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, weekend brunch or for serving as a party nibble - plus it's also vegan. It's so quick to throw together and tastes absolutely delicious! I love how this recipe manages to be light and healthy whilst at … Continue reading Spinach and mushroom bruschetta
Figs again! This recipe for fig and maple ricotta toasts is a great idea for a weekend brunch, or you can make smaller toasts to serve as sweetish canapés at a party or barbecue. It couldn't be simpler to make! Adding maple syrup to the ricotta transforms this into a subtly sweet dish and pairs … Continue reading Fig and maple ricotta toasts
I'm so excited to be sharing this recipe with you. Fish has to be one of my favourite ingredients for a barbecue and fish tacos are at the top of my list. You can't beat the spicy smoky fish rolled up with freshly made pico de gallo and crunchy salad - and the colours!! This … Continue reading BBQ series: Fish tacos
Jerk chicken is always a big hit with me at a barbecue. I know you can buy jerk sauce in supermarkets now, but I reckon a lot of people don't know just how easy it is to make yourself. I love to serve my jerk chicken with grilled pineapple, and you can serve rice with … Continue reading BBQ series: Jerk chicken
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Comforting and yummy, but also jam-packed full of nutritious goodness? So do I! These scrambled eggs are full to the brim with good stuff and seriously tasty. What's more, they're really easy to make. I like to take the eggs a little further than I would … Continue reading Super scrambled eggs on toast
This is my cheat's version of flammkuchen or tarte flambée which is an Alsatian/German version of pizza. It's normally made with thinly-rolled bread dough shaped into a big rectangle (= hard work!) and topped with crème fraîche, onions and lardons. My cheat version uses wheat tortillas and it's super quick - great for when you don't … Continue reading Cheat’s flammkuchen
I found these beautiful heritage tomatoes and fresh olive bread in one of my favourite shops, Bayley and Sage, in Wimbledon village. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them! These tomato and olive bread bruschetta are really easy to make and burst with so many flavours that all go together beautifully. I love … Continue reading Tomato bruschetta with porcini salt
A Year in Dinners 