Things I love to eat.
My husband and I are vegetarian and so we always like to have some cooked beans on hand to top up our protein. At any given time we have bags of dried black beans, white beans, black eyed peas and chickpeas in our cupboard, so a tasty meal is only ever an hour in the… Continue reading White bean, zucchini, feta
I’ve been making this pasta for years, but only last night did it occur to me to mix the ricotta into the sauce instead of just dolloping it on top at the end. It’s a dish transformed. It’s hot in Berlin just now, but it was worth turning my kitchen into a steam room for… Continue reading Fennel, tomato & ricotta spaghetti
I still dream of the Italian supper club I hosted with a chef friend back in the summer of 2019. Over two sold out nights, we served our dream Italian-themed dinner. My friend, in charge of the savoury dishes, made a Panzanella that had everyone in raptures. The kitchen team kept pinching a mouthful from the… Continue reading Panzanella
We almost always have eggs, potatoes, olive oil & onion at home, so when the fridge is empty, we can still make tortilla. It’s not the fastest dish, but aside from a little attention, it doesn’t demand too much of you. The potatoes (and onion if you’re using it) are cooked very slowly in a… Continue reading Tortilla
Baking is a serious sport in Scotland. It’s not elegant or refined, but we know how to put butter, eggs, sugar, and flour to good use. The climate doesn’t give us a lot to play with—a solid summer’s day might see a high of 16°C in the Highlands—so food is hearty. It’s made to warm… Continue reading Drop scones