Crispy Potato, Pesto and Burrata with a Chorizo Crumb and Preserved Lemon

I love Mediterranean food especially this time of year. You can mix and match the different flavours from different countries but they all work together. I think it’s the similar climate and products and techniques being exchanged from people’s travels. In this recipe I have Spanish chorizo with Italian burrata and pesto with make a…

Sausage, Butterbean and Pesto One Pot

This is cheap, easy, simple and quick dinner. It is perfect if you have my leftover cooked sausages too. You can use any fresh or dried herbs in this dish. You just add everything in the pot and it only needs 20 minutes. I do think you do need a good quality stock pot though…

Cauliflower and Fresh Greens Cheese Bake

We love cauliflower cheese here in the uk and you can really pimp it up with bacon, different types of cheeses, mushrooms, black pudding or any green vegetables like spinach. My husband was told by the dr he needs abit more fiber in his diet so I used spring greens as a they are high…

Italian Chickpea and Tomato Salad with Croutons

This is a fresh and tasty salad. It’s simple to make and doesn’t include too many ingredients. It’s crunchy, tangy, filling and really gives you those Italian vibes. The crispy croutons take it to another level and a great way to use up some stale bread. I always put my tomatoes in a bowl with…

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

This dip just oozes sunshine in colour and taste. It’s Smokey, sweet and nutty. Roasting the peppers makes such a difference if you’re serving it with your bbq, just chuck the peppers on it to char them off. This is great as a side, alongside veg sticks or chips, meze or simple with a salad…

Simple Baked Cod on Lemon Braised Fennel and Endives

I love a clean tasting simple dish sometimes and this is one of those. It’s perfect for the new year as it is simple, healthy and really tasty. It only uses one dish for the vegetables and endives are in season right now. I must say though the strange weather we have been having in…