Most of my favourite dishes could be possibly be described as comforting or stodgy, definitely more autumn winter fayre than spring or summer. However, when the weather warms up, I do find myself craving lighter foods. This week has been one of those rare spring weeks where the temperature has been pushing past 25°C, so I…
I truly believe that marinara sauce is one of those things you should always have in the house. It is so versatile. You can use it straight up with some wholemeal pasta, throw a few meatballs or prawns in it, or fry up some minced beef and it makes a good bolognaise or lasagne sauce….
Here is a relatively easy salsa to accompany whatever dish you like. It is a simple salsa that is easy to customise, and an avocado cream dip that cries out for nachos or tortilla chips. I served it with some Spicy Sweetcorn Fritters (come back this Saturday for the recipe). I made it with coriander,…
I first heard of Boston Beans on one of the many American cooking shows shown on FoodNetwork. I made them for the first time a couple of Halloweens ago, and served with potato wedges. I had a hankering for cheese scones recently, and my husband suggested Boston Beans to go with it. It works so…
When the days are getting colder, I want something hot, quick and comforting. This delivers.
I know right? Jam made from tomatoes! What will they think of next? The problem with growing your own fruit and veg is that often you will have a glut of one thing, and then have to think of many creative ways to use it or preserve it. I have 11 varieties of tomato in…
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