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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Crunchy Leek Parmesan Gratin
Pulsa aqui: version en español Until recently, I always seemed to have leeks hanging around in the vegetable tray of my fridge. They would … [Read more...]
Grilled flatbread with Green Charmoula
A couple of weeks ago I decided it was time to master the art of pita making. Well, even if I wasn't able to master it then at least I could try … [Read more...]
Grilled Artichokes
Artichokes...such strange things to eat. We nibble away at the ends of the leaves like biting stems of grass. Of course, as you go on, there's more to … [Read more...]
Greener than green
Our organic vegetable box arrives every Tuesday, a hue of vibrant green. There are leaves of every shape and form and sometimes it's … [Read more...]
Oven Roasted Winter Vegetables with Chickpeas and Harissa
I heard a quote yesterday, supposedly by Picasso, saying if you don't have green, then paint the tree red. And that was very much in my mind … [Read more...]
Spicy chickpeas with preserved lemon
There are days when I just don't feel like spending time in the kitchen but I need to eat … [Read more...]
Mushroom Picking – Lactarius Deliciosas
Finding wild mushrooms is always a bit hit or miss. Has it rained enough? Has it rained too much? Is it cold enough? Will other people … [Read more...]