National Vegetarian Week 2021 runs this week (10-16 May) and, by happy co-incidence or design, its neatly timed to run hand-in-hand with Mental Health Awareness Week (see my post Mental Health Awareness Week). This confluence could not be more appropriate and offers perfect timing to learn about and celebrate all the micro...
This so-simple recipe will soon become a trusty ‘go-to’ in your culinary repertoire. It can turn its hand to a variety of dishes: a simple sauce for pasta, polenta, beans, pulses, or a medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables; a topping for pizza; or a delicious support for seafood, grilled, or...
Family and friends are gathered around the table, chatting happily, their smiley eyes twinkling and mouths watering in anticipation of the feast before them. Picture a magnificent bone-in roast shoulder of pork sitting up proudly on its platter, snug in its cloak of crispy, fragrant crackling. Surrounding it are dishes of golden,...
This lovely blend of flavours (sweet, spicy and slightly sour) pairs beautifully with roast pork, poultry or game and looks amazing on any celebratory table. When I make traditional applesauce (whether silky smooth or chunky) I favour it slightly tart, to off-set the sweeter roast meats. I tend to use Cox’s apples as...
This is simple glaze transforms the humble parsnip – or for that matter, any root veg – into a thing of complete deliciousness, more than worthy of a place at any celebratory table. But actually, I don’t wait for an occasion; I’ll take these as my main carb with… well, just about any meal!...
Don’t these golden roast potatoes make your mouth water?! I love Delia’s saffron twist, but if you’re on a budget, it works with a little turmeric too! I find that Desiree or King Edwards make the best roasties. But whether saffron, turmeric or classically roasted… for the best roast potato experience...
Vichy carrots are a French classic and this way of cooking carrots is simple, quick and absolutely delicious! The carrots are cooked with sugar, water, lemon juice and butter until they are just tender and the melted sugar forms a buttery glaze. Just take a little care to avoid overcooking...
You’re hot, you’re bothered, but hungry! You want something light, delicious but satisfying. And the thought of the ‘same old’ salad just doesn’t cut it. Trust your taste-buds… because the same old salads alone won’t cut the nutritional stakes, or hit that flavour spot! It’s natural for our appetite to diminish in hot weather and for us...
This salad is one of our my favourites and it’s delicious! What can I say? Oh, it’s THE salad of the season! I love to pair this punchy salad with a balance of protein, fats and carbs: well-seasoned, sliced cold grilled steak; smoked meats or fish; a real, proper pate; ripe raw, soft...
“This is a great meat-free recipe. Barbecuing a whole block of feta is a really interesting way to use it – you get a wicked texture contrast between the beautifully golden outside and the soft, creamy centre. The smoky flavour adds a subtle but beautiful twist to this delicious summery...
