Well, it was a long time coming but finally it happened- the launch of my book Levante! Organised by sister-in-law, Nadia, the launch took place in … [Read more...]
Jerk Lentils
Well, it's been a while since I last posted here, but the reason, and the excuse, is that I have been completely absorbed in finishing my book, … [Read more...]
Confit Tomato and Ricotta Toast
I thought it was time to share something new with you, so I've chosen this gorgeous confit tomato recipe. It's a perfect brunch recipe, especially for … [Read more...]
Pinchos Morunos -spicy Spanish skewers
It's been a while since I´ve posted here! The truth is I decided it was time to make a real effort to finish the cookbook I´ve been working on for so … [Read more...]
Spicy Roasted Vegetable Couscous
This one by popular request! This spicy roasted vegetable couscous is simple but with all the extra toppings, looks and tastes pretty impressive. It´s … [Read more...]
Shrikhand -a dreamy, creamy, fragrant yoghurt dessert
Yes, I´m still alive and I haven't given up cooking. Actually, It seems the more I cook the less I write so it's time for a catch up. I'm starting … [Read more...]
Watermelon Granita
This has to be the most refreshing dessert out there. Cold watermelon on its own is just the most welcome thing you can eat when its swelteringly hot … [Read more...]
Beetroot Orzo and Pine Nut Traybake
Yes, its beetroot again but what a great recipe this is! Given to me by my almost-daughter-in -law Sheena, this is the perfect vegetarian main that … [Read more...]
Indian Spiced Beetroot Chutney
It's been rather a long time since my last post and you might think I´ve stopped cooking. But no, on the contrary, like most people this past year, I … [Read more...]
Turkish Style Sweet and Sour Leeks
Once leek season starts, it seems to go on for a long, long time. Luckily leeks last well in the fridge so there's no great urgency to use them up. … [Read more...]
Spiced Chickpea Stew with Coconut and Turmeric
I love recipes where I have everything I need already and no major adaptations are necessary. This is especially true when there's something sitting … [Read more...]
Imam Bayildi
The Priest Fainted I'm currently having a love affaire with these stuffed aubergines. It's not a new recipe - in fact it is an old Turkish … [Read more...]
Watermelon Gazpacho
Something delicious and refreshing for those of us fainting away in the heat. This is a lovely twist on traditional gazpacho, substituting cucumber … [Read more...]
Beet and Orange Soup
Who doesn't love soup, hot or cold? Serve it either way and this vibrant Beet and Orange Soup is guaranteed to brighten up any table. The earthy … [Read more...]
Quick Pickled Vegetables
A while back I posted a really great recipe for quick pickled cucumbers, one you can make and eat in the same day. And the good news is that I've … [Read more...]
Food in the Time of Corona
We are all stuck at home and we all have to eat but at this time more than any other, we have to make meals with what we already have. This is not the … [Read more...]
Comfort food – St George’s Pie
Ufff, what can I say? I'm writing this from a very different world than the one we were in before. Pandemic. Lockdown. Quarantine. Social Distancing. … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Hummus
I'm quite a purist when it comes to Middle Eastern food so I'm surprised to find myself posting this recipe. The fact is, it's delicious! It's hummus … [Read more...]
White bean, spinach and lemon soup
Holidays are over and we have probably all had more food and drink than we care to think about. Still, we need to eat and all the better if we can … [Read more...]
Dukkah and Muhammara revisited
Xmas is coming - friends round for drinks, parties, potlucks, family dinners...and all those decisions about what to make, what to take. So, these … [Read more...]
Spicy Prawn and Coconut Soup
Feel like a bowl of hot spicy soup? Something bursting with lovely Asian flavours of lemongrass, ginger, coconut, lime? Something that will satisfy … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Latkes
with lime yoghurt dip One of the fun things about cooking is taking a good recipe and trying it with different ingredients. As a bit of an … [Read more...]
Black Beluga lentils with mint and yoghurt
I'm always curious when I come across ingredients I've never seen before and so it was with these Black Beluga lentils. I know the green, the brown, … [Read more...]
Oven Baked Sea Bream with Herbs and Black Garlic
The temperature here in Spain has finally gone down enough for me to be able to put the oven on which I'm pretty happy about for many reasons, not … [Read more...]
Caramelized Tomato Tarte Tatin
So if you think this looks good, just wait till you try it. One bite and you will transported. This wonderful caramalized tomato tarte tatin has all … [Read more...]
Courgette and Halloumi Fritters
Once summer kicks in, vegetables like courgettes - aka zucchini - become so plentiful that it's good to have a few different things to do with them. … [Read more...]
Roasted Asparagus and Feta Salad
I've always thought of asparagus as a real luxury and as such, pricey - but right now they are in full season, plentiful and cheap! As a result we've … [Read more...]
Adventures with Sourdough
When my Secret Santa (aka Helen) gave me a big hardback booked titled "Bread and Butter" for Xmas, I knew I had to face up to the challenge. … [Read more...]
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