I’ve been going on for a long time about doing a good cookery course, but have never actually managed to get around to doing one. Well, my family were obviously sick of my talk so they very kindly gave me money for my Christmas present last year with the provision that I would book a […]
Watermelon and Lime Ice Pops
The trouble with watermelon is that when there are only 2 of you, it’s hard to get through a whole one! Even though I managed to buy half a watermelon in the English Market for €2.50, I still had plenty left over after making a lovely feta and watermelon salad. Then I remembered seeing a […]
Whipped Ricotta
I saw this post for Whipped Feta on Likemamusedtobake over a year ago and I’ve been meaning to make it ever since.
Ras el Hanout Chicken Wraps with Yoghurt Sauce
In his book Jerusalem, Ottolenghi describes Ras el hanout as “a spice blend brought to Jerusalem by North African Jews consisting of mainly sweet and hot spices, toasted and ground. There isn’t one definitive recipe, every spice shop in North Africa…has its own ‘flagship’ spice blend with a typical set of secret components.”
Harissa Marinated Asparagus with Halloumi
This is another very easy, tasty recipe from Sabrina Ghayour’s Persiana. I think even non-asparagus fans will like this. The recipe is just for the asparagus but I added halloumi which is lovely with it.
Happy Birthday – Cookbook Giveaway!!
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White Chocolate and Passionfruit Mousse
I was a little reluctant to try this dessert from Nigella’s Forever Summer. I’m not a big fan of white chocolate as I find it a bit sweet. However the passionfruit is sharp enough to cut through the chocolate, making this a really pleasant mousse.
Asparagus and Lemon Risotto
I decided to blog this recipe this week as it is National Vegetarian Week. And because asparagus is in season. And because I love risotto.