I love the idea of roasting any fruit to bring out its flavour and use it in either sweet or savoury dishes afterwards.
Roasted Grapes with Feta and Walnuts
Tag: Oregano
Huevos Rancheros
It’s been a while since I posted a good hearty breakfast recipe so it’s time to put that right. Huevos Rancheros is one of my favourite breakfasts: eggs, tomatoes, spice and avocado – what’s not to love?!
Roasted Tomato Soup
I suppose at this stage Christmas and New Years is a distant memory for most, but I hope everyone had as nice a festive season as I had. Back to reality with a bang there on Monday and back to business as usual with the blog. I am loath to use the ‘D’ word […]
Butternut Squash Risotto
Another risotto recipe, I hear you say! This one is seasonal so I had to post it. Pumpkin and squash are widely available at the moment so it is the perfect time to make this. You’ll have to excuse the poor photos though, the winter evenings got the better of me I’m afraid.
Grilled Polenta with Caprese Salad
This is a really beautiful, simple dish, ideal for the summer months. For those unfamiliar with polenta, it is basically cornmeal cooked like porridge. I have to hold my hands up here, I’m not a big fan of polenta. Well not the of the wet variety anyway. However, let that polenta cool and set, […]
Beef Chilli
Being a big fan of Mexican food, I love a big bowl of chilli on a cold night. This can be vegetarian or meat but nothing beats a good beef chilli.
Pizza Night!
Pizza has to be my favourite fast food. When it’s done well! There is nothing worse than a big, greasy, doughy pizza that so many fast food places try to pass off here. For me, it has to be a thin, crispy base, topped with a tasty tomato sauce and ingredients that are actually identifiable. […]