This is a simple but really comforting dish. As it has 3 vegetables I find a large bowl with some yummy crusty bread is enough for me dinner. I always save my parmesan rinds in the fridge and chuck them any soups I make. I used frozen broccoli just to see how it turns out….
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Three Mushroom Soup with Parmesan Crisps
It’s that time of year again when the soups make an appearance. I don’t think there isn’t a soup that I don’t like. I opted for mushroom this time. I didn’t want to use cream so I used 3 different mushrooms instead. The flour worked perfectly as the thickener. I didn’t have any bread so…
Pan fried Dover Sole with a Shrimp, Tarragon and Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe
As dover sole is the most expensive of the sole family we always try to do something special with it and keep it simple so you can really taste it. I always see potted shrimp as a luxury too so it seemed perfect to pair them together. The sun dried tomatoes added a really nice…
Whole Wheat Gruyere Cheese, Spinach and Pancetta Tart Recipe
I have wanted to have a go at a whole wheat pastry for ages. The results were amazing the base was so thin and crispy with a lovely earthy flavour and there was no need to blind bake. I’m not keen on the eggy flavour of quiches so the filling recipe worked so well and…
Pork Chops with Honey Roasted Parsnips and Endives with a Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Pork chops are a staple in our house for a tasty simple supper. I think pork and mushrooms go so well together. We had some endives and parsnips in the fridge left over from our veg shopping earlier in the week. The honey works so well as endives can be slightly bitter. We also used…
Spiced Crab Pate Recipe
Fancy something special for the weekend? Look no further. I really enjoy using crab and I love any topping on sourdough toast. The spices really enhance the crab flavour and it isn’t too rich as there is no cream. This makes for a nice lunch, supper or starter. Ingredients (serves 2) 1 whole dressed crab…
Best Ever Fish Pie Recipe – Haddock, Queenie’s and Rosti
This would definitely be one of my death row dishes! Paulie and I are going on holiday next week so he asked me what I would like for my last Saturday night dinner and this was my request. It is based on a Delia Smith christmas recipe with a few tweaks like extra capers. There…
