Cashew, chorizo & Parsley crust cod

I’ve recently been trying to cut back on the amount of wheat I consume, and had a serious craving for fish fingers when my 3 year old demanded them for …

Crushed avocado & rose harissa on sour dough

This is a delicious, nutritious lunch time snack that’s oh so simple to make…beware though, it’s incredibly moreish and addictive! Ingredients:  1 medium, ripe avocado (peel and de-stone) 1 teaspoon …

Pasta with anchovy, broccoli, chilli and garlic

This month’s post is from Sonal Dack – a friend who has been toying with the idea of starting a blog for a while and a fellow lover of ‘real’ …

Halloween quiche – pumpkin & goats cheese quiche with spring onions & spiced pumpkin seeds

I hate waste and love pumpkin, so I’ve never understood why so many people buy huge so called ‘carving pumpkins’ around Halloween simply to discard the insides…that’s the best bit! Bored …

Cheesy, carby, crunchy gnocchi

  When I’m in on my own, I always want to feel like I’m treating myself to something nice and a little bit naughty but without the faff. What better …

Squid & pea risotto (in my new Kuhn Rikon)

I’ve been wanting to get a shallow casserole dish that can go from hob to oven for a good few years now but the prices have always put me off…until …

Wild rice and chorizo soup

Sorry it’s been so long since I last posted, but I’ve been a little bit busy with my new baby boy 🙂 he’s absolutely gorgeous, but as any new Mum …

Slow cooked pig cheeks with chorizo & peppers

If you’re put off by the thought of pig cheeks, then you could substitute them for pork shoulder, although the pig cheeks work so well and literally melt in the …

Toasted crumpets and warm berries, yoghurt and honey

Well well… I never thought I’d be looking to the Hairy Bikers for a healthy breakfast suggestion, but their new approach to tasty healthy food has got my taste buds …

Homemade tagliatelle

Making your own pasta is so simple and cheap. All you need are eggs, ’00’ flour and some semolina for dusting. You don’t even need to own a pasta machine …