I’m a bit of a purest when it comes to stocks and gravies and always make mine from scratch. Not because I enjoy the whole process because I don’t. And as anyone who makes their own stock will know, it is a time consuming, messy business. I hate disposing of all the cooked down bones and
Cheat With These Clever Stocks
October 9th, 2015Piccalilli
September 6th, 2015As anyone with a veg patch or allotment will know, you just can’t beat homemade produce. Around this time each year I’m given bagfuls of runner beans, the only problem is, I’m not particularly keen on them. For me, the only time to eat ‘runners’ is when they’re young and tender and liteally burst in your mouth.
Prawns Saganaki
August 22nd, 2015Hello! I’m back at long last after my summer stint cooking in Corfu. I haven’t managed a blog since then as my time has been taken up with the annual jam and jelly production which has kept me occupied until now. So, hot of the press (or should that be stove?) I’m cooking what surely has
Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni
February 1st, 2015I had a large bag of spinach, an unopened pot of ricotta, a ball of mozzarella and a wedge of parmesan all sitting in my fridge, begging to be used. It took 20 minutes to prep and 35 to cook and Ta Da! A healthy, filling and flavoursome supper. Serves: 4 Effort Level: Easy Preparation & Cooking Time:50
Seville Oranges – Bitter Sweet Treat
January 16th, 2015It’s that time of year again – Seville Oranges are about to hit the shops. However, you can’t eat them – they’re insanely sharp, stringent taste and sheer number of pips make it impossible – but don’t let that put you off. They have other uses and I’m not talking just about marmalade. Treat them
Spicy Butternut Soup
January 7th, 2015I just had to give you this recipe for a warming spicy butternut soup. It’s golden glow will cheer you from the inside out making it the ideal fix on damp wintery days. Added to that it’s cheap as chips and all the ingredients are readily available in your local supermarket. Serves: 4 Preparation & Cooking Time: