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
This lasagne is a really nice alternative to a tomato based version. It’s good and hearty for winter suppers, and is even special enough for a dinner party or festive gathering. I’m including instructions on how to make your own pasta, but this significantly increases the effort involved, so no one will judge you for… Continue reading Roasted mushroom & potato lasagne with kale
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 always like to have a few different ways of preparing asparagus so I can really make the most of the short season. This salad can be prepared in next to no time, making it perfect for a work-from-home lunch, or when you’re really short on time. Feel free to add some tinned tuna if… Continue reading Asparagus, potato & white bean salad