I fancied a change from avocado in a salad so thought I would try them stuffed (I stuffed roast peppers a few days ago). I loosely followed a recipe but just used the ingredients I had knocking around the cupboard, fridge and freezer. It was actually really tasty and has the classic flavours you usually…
Month: October 2016
Veal Escalope’s, Prosciutto and Mushrooms in a Vermouth Sauce with Sautéed Potatoes Recipe
This dinner is so quick to make and has all the ingredients for delicious comfort food, a perfect mid week meal. It is also a one pan dish which keeps it simple and can be made in 15 minutes. Nowadays veal shouldn’t get a bad press at all in the UK, in fact it should…
Baked Goats Cheese, Aubergine and Walnut Salad with a Blackberry and Thyme Dressing Recipe
This salad tasted so Autumnal and was really comforting. I am trying to use the blackberry vinegar I made in recipes, it works extremely well in dressings, if you don’t have any you can substitute for sweet balsamic vinegar or honey. This is one of those salads that looks more complicated than it really is…
Mediterranean Halloumi and Couscous Stuffed Roasted Peppers Recipe
So for meatless Monday this week we have stuffed peppers. I have been wanting to try these for a while but I was a little worried that the peppers might repeat on me but they didn’t. I really enjoyed this dish and would definitely make it again. The pepper is sweet and soft without being…
Christmas Prep – Spiced Pickled Pears for Cheese and Cold Meats Recipe
So we are getting to that time of year, Christmas. I love Christmas food hot and cold. I think the cold meats and cheeses are probably my favourite part though. There is nothing better than a platter of homemade ham, cold turkey, local cheese and lots of tasty accompaniments, like these pickled pears. They are…
30 Minute Duck Leg Xacuti Curry Recipe
Curries are a firm favourite in our house. We have worked our way through a host of celebrity chef’s cook books like Rick Stein’s Asia and India, Anjum Anand Indian cookery and also Atul Kochhar’s Books plus a few more. We haven’t had a bad one yet and they vary with different spice blends and…
Skinny Creamy Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup Recipe
So the soup season is now upon us which I don’t really mind to be honest. I love a comforting creamy soup but not the calories. This is a perfect balance, I have kept the fat and carbs down by using skimmed milk and only one potato. The cauliflower is the star as it thickens…
Healthy Whole Wheat Rolls Recipe
I love the rolls and butter you get in restaurants when you first sit down. There is something special about a warm roll and cold real butter, it is so simple yet so satisfying. These rolls taste just like the restaurant rolls but they have a massive bonus they are made with whole wheat flour….
Pan Fried Lemon Sole, Kale and Lentils with a Citrus and Caper Broth Recipe
We are so lucky to have an amazing fishmonger. We saw the lemon sole on his counter and couldn’t resist buying some. Paulie did some research on availability of fish and sole is in season now and for the next few months. This dish is healthy, earthy, extremely tasty and really easy and quick to…
Chorizo, Bulgur Wheat and Spinach Salad with Roasted Eggplant and Cauliflower Recipe
Another delicious tasty warm salad ideal for the weather we are having. I love that healthy food doesn’t have to be full of fat or carbs. These sort of salads make me want to eat healthy and it is so easy to make. I love the roasted flavour you get from roasting different vegetables and…
Roasted Maple Glazed Acorn Squash and Carrot Salad with Halloumi and Mustard Dressing Recipe
This salad is so Autumnal. It is comforting, sweet, savoury and fulfilling with a lovely tangy dressing. I served ours for lunch warm and would also serve it for dinner, it would also be just as nice served cold or in your lunch box. I love all the different types of squashes that are available…