Roasted Root Veg Soup
Roasted Root Veg Soup is a great way of using up odds and ends of all kinds of root vegetables. Roasted in olive oil with a few seasonings, they become sweeter as they caramelize. All you need do then...
View ArticleBean & Tuna Salad (fagioli e tonno)
Bean & Tuna Salad is a simple main course salad or antipasto that’s beautifully flavoured with olive oil, lemon, red wine vinegar, sliced red onions, garlic, and parsley. Based on Italian fagioli e...
View ArticlePotted Chicken with Tarragon, Garlic & Lemon
Potted Chicken is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover roast chicken. In this recipe I’ve flavoured the chicken with some classic partners. Fresh tarragon, garlic, and lemon zest. But you can...
View ArticleSmørrebrød: Danish-style open sandwiches
Smørrebrød are Danish-style open sandwiches so generously heaped with tempting toppings that you have to be eat them with knife and fork. In this post you’ll learn the steps to making delicious...
View ArticleHomemade Ricotta
Homemade Ricotta, creamy, delicious, and so easy, can be used in exactly the same way as store bought – for both savoury and sweet dishes. All you need are TWO ingredients: whole milk plus vinegar to...
View ArticleLentil & Bacon Soup
Lentil & Bacon Soup is a nutritious, simple yet tasty soup that’s perfect for chilly days. Made with quick cooking split red lentils, plus smoked bacon and vegetables, everyday ingredients are...
View ArticleMinestrone Soup Recipe
Minestrone Soup is a tasty and hearty one pot meal. Packed with vegetables and beans plus pasta, you can adapt the ingredients according to the seasons and whatever you have in your fridge and...
View ArticleWhite Bean Puree with Rosemary & Garlic
White Bean Puree with Rosemary & Garlic makes a simple yet utterly delicious accompaniment to grilled or roasted meats (lamb, pork, chicken, sausages, meatballs – you name it), seafood, or...
View ArticleHummus Soup
Hummus Soup is a delicious, easy way of using up leftovers of the ever-popular chickpea and tahini dip. Light and refreshing, but so tasty, it can be ready in just five minutes. Perfect for a quick...
View ArticleHomemade Rye Crackers
Homemade Rye Crackers are thin, crunchy, and full of flavour. Inspired by Nordic knäckebröd, you can eat them as an open sandwich piled with tasty toppings, or enjoy as a simple cracker with cheese,...
View ArticleTuna Pâté Recipe
Tuna Pâté is delicate and light, blending tinned tuna and butter enhanced with a hint of lemon and black pepper. The simple but delicious pâté is perfect for spreading on crisp toast or crunchy...
View ArticlePasta with Fresh Tomatoes & Mint
Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes & Mint has been described as both exquisite and simple. And I have to agree. Cherry tomatoes and chilli flakes are briefly cooked in olive oil subtly flavoured with...
View ArticleEgg and Ham Pies
Egg and Ham Pies are perfect as a snack, part of a salad meal, or for your lunch boxes, picnics, parties and buffets. Individual cold pies of crisp shortcrust pastry are filled with ham (you could swap...
View ArticleRice and Vegetable Salad
Rice and Vegetable Salad is a versatile dish you can adapt to whatever veg and herbs you have. Perfect as a side to a range of different foods and ideal for your buffets, picnics, and barbecues....
View ArticleChickpea and Spinach Pasta
Chickpea and Spinach Pasta uses tinned chickpeas, frozen spinach and dried pasta to create an economical but tasty dish. Flavoured with garlic, lemon, parsley, hot chilli or mild red pepper flakes, the...
View ArticleGreen Bean, Tomato and Potato Salad with Aioli
Green Bean, Tomato and Potato Salad with Aioli contains simple ingredients. But eaten in season when beans, tomatoes and new potatoes are at their best it feels like a real treat. The light dressing is...
View ArticleItalian Tuna Loaf (Polpettone di Tonno)
Italian Tuna Loaf or polpettone di tonno is a light and delicious seafood variation on the classic meatloaf. With the everyday staples of canned tuna, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, plus a little garlic...
View ArticleSmoked Salmon Smørrebrød (Scandinavian open sandwich)
Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød or Scandinavian-style open sandwich has a perfect combination of flavours and textures. Nutritious, wholesome rye bread, cream cheese with lemon, chives and/or dill, topped...
View ArticleSmoked Mackerel Chowder
Smoked Mackerel Chowder is a complete meal in a bowl with bags of flavour and lots of good things in every spoonful. In this thick, lightly creamy soup there’s chunks of fish, smoky bacon, onion,...
View ArticleSmoky Not-Baked Beans
Smoky Not-Baked Beans, spicy with smoked paprika, chipotle chilli flakes, and cumin, might taste like they’ve been lovingly simmered for hours. But they’re actually made in around thirty minutes with a...
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