I first wanted to try cooking with beef short ribs after having them in a restaurant. I love really good slow cooked meat and they just fell off the bone. So when I came across a recipe in Deb Perelman’s Smitten Kitchen book I knew I had to give them a go.
Tag: Olive Oil
Lemon Spaghetti
… or to give it it’s proper title, Spaghetti al Limone.
Feta and Pomegranate Salad
I hope everyone reading this has had as nice a Christmas as I did!
Chicken Parmigiana
This chicken dish is adapted from Bill Granger’s Bill’s Basics. It is a fast, easy, tasty dish – ideal for a midweek dinner.
Red Onion and Goats Cheese Tart
This is one of my go-to starters. It is very simple to make, tasty and the red onion marmalade can be made in advance. You can make it vegetarian once you are sure the pastry you are using is suitable. I use shop bought puff pastry. I tried making it once with homemade shortcrust pastry […]
Nigella’s Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
I know, my photography is rubbish! Recently I was looking to make a dessert or cake that was dairy free. There doesn’t seem to be that many appealing options out there! I did read that butter in a recipe can be substituted with margarine (no thanks!) or sunflower or vegetable oil. I wasn’t sure if […]
Crispy Black Pudding Croquettes with Poached Eggs and Tomatoes
Another breakfast or brunch post. Can you tell I look forward to a good breakfast on a weekend?! I know black pudding is a bit of a love it or hate it kind of food that divides people but I absolutely love it. It is really versatile and can be used in so many ways. […]
Harissa Chicken Ciabatta
Harissa is a Tunisian hot chilli sauce which can be used in many ways. It can be used as a marinade or rub on meat or fish. Halloumi cheese marinated in harissa and fried or griddled is divine. You can also use it as flavouring to add to stews, soups, hummus, pasta and couscous. It […]