This is an easy tasty little supper or warm lunch. Rosti are a great way of using up left over potatoes. We are really lucky as we have a really nice smokery near to us who make the most amazing smoked trout. I first tried crispy capers in my octopus dish and I love the…
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Roasted Squash and Swede Soup with Bacon Bit’s and Parmesan Crouton’s Recipe
This time of year is great for soups and I love roasting off vegetables to make them sweeter and deepen their flavour. Roasting the squash and swede together adds a really nice sweetness to the soup. You get a nice smokiness from the pancetta. I loved the crispy bacon bits and the crispy croutons to…
Partridge, Pear, Pomegranate and Pecan Salad Recipe
So the Autumn is upon us and that means game season is here. I always think partridge are a little small as a main meal so I decided to use it in a salad instead. I have seen partridge and pear together before on restaurant menu’s but thought why stop at 2 p’s so I…
Simple but Delicious Sausage, Fennel and Pepper Tray Bake Recipe
Sometimes after a long day you just want a simple but hearty dinner. This tray bake is just that, it is easy to make but full of flavour. Pork and fennel are so good together and they are complimented from the bit of heat you get from the pepper. The stock and juices from the…
Chorizo, Roasted Radish and Chickpea Salad with a Sumac Dressing Recipe
So my hubby isn’t keen on radish but I really like them so to tempt him into eating them I decided to roast them as he loves roasted vegetables. The result was so yummy it made them really sweet and that went so well with smoky chorizo. The chickpeas added great texture and the dressing…
Left Over Chicken, Slaw and Coriander Rice Paper Rolls with a Duo of Dipping Sauces Recipe
I finally felt brave enough to have a go at making my own rice paper rolls. I have always avoided them as they are fiddley and can tear easily. I needn’t of worried as they turned out great. I just took my time. The first couple had ends open so for the rest I made…
Amazing Octopus with Chorizo, Potatoes, Lemon and Capers Recipe
Oh my where do I begin with this amazing recipe. We often eat and really enjoy octopus out in tapas restaurants and abroad. So I was at the fishmongers and there were these 2 octopus and I couldn’t resist. I read if you freeze them it helps with the tenderising process so that’s what I…
Rosemary and Maple Baked Delicata Squash with Halloumi and Tomatoes Recipe
This time of year is great for squashes and I am pleased as they are delicious. I love delicata squashes as they are a perfect size for lunch and you get loads of fibre as you can eat the skin. The textures in this dish are amazing as you get the soft sweet flesh from…
Fragrant Red Lentil, Spinach and Tomato Dal Recipe
I think having vegetarian food a couple times a week is really good for you. I always think vegetarian curries work really well and I do love a Dal for an easy tasty healthy mid week dinner. The garam masala and mustard seeds add a lovely fresh note and you get a tiny bit of…
Baked Southern Chicken Salad with Bloody Mary Dressing Recipe
So as the lovely summer tomatoes come to an end I wanted to make something different with them. I saw the idea for a bloody mary dressing in a waitrose magazine earlier in the year and I thought it would work perfectly in a southern style salad and it did. The dressing is sharp, sweet…
Seared Lemon Sole with a Lime, Chilli and Thai Basil Sauce Recipe
We love flat fish and sole is one of my favourites. We like to eat lemon or megrim sole as it really keeps the price down and they are just as delicious as dover sole. We tend to go down the route of french sauces with fish but I came across a similar recipe to…
Roasted Verbena Harissa Brussel Sprout Salad with Feta, Caper Berries and Toasted Pecans Recipes
I haven’t posted for a while due to various things, but what a great recipe to get back into it. I went to my greengrocer and was so excited when I saw the first British brussel sprouts on display. Roasting them add such a depth of flavour and some delicious caramelised crispy bits. I used…
Skinny Baked Stuffed Spaghetti Squash with Cheese, Pancetta and Spinach Recipe
I love spaghetti squash and I have used it a few times recently. because I was shocked when I read that if you use spaghetti squash instead of pasta the calories are so low. I read a portion of pasta spaghetti is around 170 kcal whereas a portion of squash is a mere 33kcal but…
Crab, Grapefruit and Garlic Bean Salad with Lightly Pickled Courgette and a Miso Dressing Recipe
I love the fresh flavours of asia and have been trying some different combinations by merging different ideas and recipes into one plate of food. This worked so well you get the freshness and garlic heat from the beans, the slightly softened pickle element from the courgette, the sharpness from the grapefruit and the sweetness…
The Classic Coq Au Vin Recipe
Sorry I haven’t posted for a while I have had a yucky bug :(. Sometimes you do just fancy a classic dinner and they are really comforting. Even though this is simple it has a real depth of flavour. I used Paul’s homemade wine for this dish and it worked a treat. He had a…
