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winter cranachan with whisky custard dessert / Vegetarian

Winter cranachan with whisky custard

It’s not raspberry season, but don’t let that stop you make this wintry version of cranachan, with a smooth warming custard and whisky-soaked fruit.

healthier nachos recipe Vegetarian

New Year’s Resolution Nachos

If you’ve taken up a new year’s resolution to eat differently, or you just want to dig into a big pile of chips, try out some addictive, crunchy baked tortilla chip nachos.

char siu Photo Round-up

What I’ve been cooking, a recipe round-up

A few of my favorite recent recipes, including a vegan option, two great desserts and pork belly.

gnocchi with cheaty cheesy sauce and mushrooms Vegetarian

Gnocchi with Cheaty Cheesy Sauce

Cheaty cheesy sauce, for when you’re in the mood for a rich creamy sauce that takes 1 minute to put together.

UFF15 with the Food Assembly (in photos)

Meet the producers, sample the food… or just check out the photos from a recent Urban Food Fortnight event at the Old Street Food Assembly.

October 15, 2015 in Photo Round-up.
scrambled eggs with avocado

Sustainable eating and scrambled eggs

This is the post where I get you in with a photo of scrambled eggs and avocado, but ask you to stay to read about sustainability.

September 21, 2015 in Photo Round-up, Vegetarian.
oven baked jerk chicken

Oven-baked jerk chicken

Bake up some spicy jerk seasoned chicken for a little bit of Caribbean flair at home.

September 11, 2015 in Meaty Meals.
coconut rice and beans recipe

Coconut rice and beans (vegan)

Rich, tropical and vegan – coconut rice and black beans are great on their own or as a side for other great Caribbean food.

August 28, 2015 in Vegetarian.
dark and stormy inspired cocktail recipe

The calm before the storm cocktail … inspired by the Dark and Stormy

Ginger beer + rum = a great way to celebrate Caribbean Food Week, or even just the summer!

August 26, 2015 in Cocktails.
Orange chili chicken recipe

Chilli Orange Baked Chicken (gluten free)

Maybe, like me, you didn’t think oranges had any place whatsoever in your dinner. And maybe, like me, you’re wrong.

August 18, 2015 in Meaty Meals.
spicy soy salmon with noodles recipe

Spicy Soy Salmon with Sweet Potato Noodles (gluten free)

Get your fork into this stir-fry for a quick weeknight meal, and impress yourself by crisping the skin. Plus, the whole thing is gluten-free!

August 12, 2015 in Seafood.

Greek-style Steak Pita Pockets

Fill a pita with steak and salad and enjoy a quick, satisfying meal that looks like it came from a fancy sandwich shop.

August 5, 2015 in Meaty Meals, Photo Round-up.
sgroppino, prosecco and lemon sorbet

Sgroppino, a Venetian slushie for grown ups

Sgroppino is a lot easier to make than it is to say. But what is it? A summertime treat that goes down well on a hot summer day.

July 7, 2015 in Uncategorized.
steamed asparagus, lemon chicken and mushrooms

Steamed asparagus with lemony chicken and mushrooms

Welcome to asparagus season! Steamed asparagus goes fantastically with a buttery lemon chicken and mushrooms.

June 22, 2015 in Meaty Meals, Uncategorized.
melton mowbray cheese fair

Cheesing hard at the Melton Mowbray Cheese Fair

Melton Mowbray describes itself as the rural capital of food, and in my estimation, they have a really strong horse in the race. Its Artisan Cheese Fair is a fun and tasty opportunity to spend a day getting to know this small town.

June 3, 2015 in Eating Out, Photo Round-up.

Crushed fava beans, garlic and lemon crostini

Broad beans, when prepared the right way, are loaded with flavor and freshness and are so quick and easy to prepare.

May 20, 2015 in Vegetarian.
monkfish & chorizo stew

Monkfish and Chorizo Stew

Monkfish and chorizo make for a savory match in this stew, chock full of vegetables and umami.

May 14, 2015 in Meaty Meals, Seafood.
pork and fennel meatballs recipe

Pork and Fennel Meatballs (with a gluten free option)

Pork and fennel meatballs, inspired by one of my favorite restaurants in London, Polpo. Try them with spaghetti & tomato sauce, make them Swedish-style or drop them in Italian wedding soup!

April 20, 2015 in Meaty Meals.
cauliflower couscous

Cauliflower couscous (or cauliflower rice)

Cauliflower couscous is a super-fast, super-healthy alternative to regular couscous. It’s great whether you have to avoid gluten, cut calories or just have some cauliflower hanging around.

April 13, 2015 in Vegetarian.

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