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
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
Today was one of those days where I struggled to pinpoint what I wanted to eat for lunch. I kept dreaming of fries, and rösti, and baked potatoes. Crispy, greasy, salty bits. Nutritious, I know. But then, out of nowhere, this salad that I love to make in the summer popped into my mind. We… Continue reading Quinoa salad with broccoli, edamame, cucumber, avocado, and feta
We’ve been enjoying the smoothest hummus of our lives recently. The trick is to skin the chickpeas before blitzing them. I learned this technique from my brilliant friend Anissa Helou, and it absolutely revolutionised my hummus making experience. It takes a while, but don’t be put off. Just put on a good podcast and get in the… Continue reading Hummus