QUICK & HEALTHY MEXICAN SALAD

A quick and easy one for you all this week. Does anybody ever read ‘the only four receips you’ll ever need’ in the Saturday Times Magazine? Each week you are given four variations on a staple recipe and a couple … Continue reading

THE BEST PEA SOUP WITH LEMONGRASS, CHILLI & COCONUT MILK

Despite loving it, my soup repertoire seems to be a little lacking. There was a time when I made my miso squash or roast cauliflower soup once a week without fail, which meant I always had a batch to turn … Continue reading

VENEZIANA ORZO PASTA SALAD

As a food blogger (yes, I do use that term loosely seeing as it’s been a wee while since I last wrote – more on that later) I know I’m supposed to say that I only frequent little-local-artisan-hole-in-the-wall-hidden-gems but you … Continue reading

SHAVED FENNEL, RADISH AND ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD WITH SWEET CRANBERRIES

Fennel is one of those marmite foods like goat’s cheese, coriander and – well marmite itself – that truly polarises opinion.  But, I for one, love it and that’s mostly down to a couple of really clever Ottolenghi dishes – … Continue reading

GREEN BEAN & CARAMELISED SHALLOT TORTILLA

Inspired by a recent trip to Tarifa, Spain, I wanted to share the S-O-T-H version of a delicious green bean tortilla I sampled while away. Tortilla, frittata, spanish omelette, whatever you want to call it, I’m a big fan – … Continue reading

ASIAN SALAD WITH CARROT, AVOCADO & EDAMAME

I’m pretty predictable when it comes to week-night cooking.  The criteria being that it’s healthy, quick and easy to prepare. So some straightforward protein, grains and a side of veg do me just fine most nights. But as soon as summer … Continue reading