Things I love to eat.
This is inspired by a dish my mother-in-law made for me. It’s a quick cook supper, on the table in under half an hour, and not too heavy on the washing up. It makes a hearty main dish on its own, but it would work equally well as a side dish or as part of… Continue reading Spiced pearl couscous with chickpeas & egg
After a particularly hot summer, it seems that the season turned overnight. You can smell it in the morning, brown and yellow. Fallen leaves, curled into brittle crisps, have started to dot the sidewalks, and, as the sun creeps up later, I wake each morning a little closer to 07:00. With the fading light, it’s… Continue reading Mushroom soup
I’ve been feeling a little uninspired in the kitchen lately, bored by the intense heat of this incredibly dry summer. When it’s so hot outside, I don’t want to turn on the oven or have a steaming pot on the stove, but endlessly planning two meals a day without much cooking has left me rolling… Continue reading Fennel, tomato, basil & parmesan frittata
I have a couple of recipes that use only a spoon or two of ricotta, and so I’m always looking for other ways to use up the rest of the pot. It’s a cheese that turns very quickly, so having a few recipes on hand will help avoid the guilt of tossing a half-used pot… Continue reading Ricotta pancakes
A fruit compote can come together in minutes and transform a plate of pancakes, a bowl of thick greek yoghurt, a slice of pound cake, or a pot of rice pudding. Make the most of the abundant fresh soft fruits in summer, and in the winter, keep some frozen on hand so you can continue… Continue reading Strawberry & blueberry compote