At this time of year when the seasons begin to change I look to food with a little more depth. Food that provides comfort when it’s grey and miserable outside. These tarts do just that… As most of my readers know I love using local and organic produce wherever possible and Shillingford Organics always comeRead more
If you like carrot cake then this courgette and lemon cake is for you. The courgette gives the cake a wonderful moistness that is reminiscent of a good carrot cake with cinnamon for that gentle spice. At this time of year when courgettes are in abundance I try and utilise what’s in season in myRead more
I have never thought of using naan bread as a pizza base before until recently. In essence a pizza is a topped flat bread isn’t it? So, this makes sense to me. I am sure pizza purists will disagree but I think it’s a great way of getting your pizza fix at home when youRead more
Who doesn’t love a lazy brunch? For me, entertaining is a passion and I can think of no better way than spending time with friends and family over delicious food. With that comes discussion, fun and laughter. These simple American style pancakes were a hit at a recent brunch with friends. Liberally doused with TheRead more
I don’t know about you but I love fruit in a salad. Some well known classics are pear, walnut and blue cheese, fennel and orange and of course the famous waldorf salad. I love the combination of sweet and savoury and this tomato and watermelon salad is no different. Perhaps this combination isn’t as wellRead more
I recently spent a week in Sardinia and ate the inspiration behind this dish in a little restaurant in Bosa. This restaurant was a mere stones throw from our Air B&B apartment and in my opinion the best in town. Something similar was on the menu as their house side dish. Roasted aubergine with aRead more
I make hummus all the time. Gone are the days of buying ready made dips at Tara’s Busy Kitchen. I think if more people knew that all you need to make a great hummus are a few store cupboard essentials then it would become a regular make in other households too. This hummus topped withRead more
I was asked recently to come up with a recipe to promote the recently launched Monarch Airlines new route to Porto in Portugal. Most recipes involving Port are rich meat dishes so I wanted to do something a little different. It may officially be summer here in the UK but goodness me you would neverRead more
I have made these fritters many times for my friends and family and they are always consistently good and incredibly tasty. They are versatile and I wouldn’t hesitate making them for brunch, lunch or dinner. For brunch you could top with a fried egg and for lunch and dinner serve with a green salad andRead more
This simple and delicious dip came about when I was sent some Za’tar from Steenbergs Organics. I had some girlfriends coming for an alfresco supper and I wanted to make some dips to go alongside some crunchy vegetables and pita bread. I had purchased some Wootten White feta style cheese from Frome Independant Market andRead more