If I could cook low and slow every day, I would. It’s the simplest way to get the best flavour out your curries, chillies and ragus. You cannot beat that stick-to-the-pot, dense, deep flavour that can only be achieved by letting something render down to the point of jamminess, only to be rehydrated when the... Continue Reading →
How to cook a poached egg: My go-to method for the perfect poachies
I love a good poached egg and for anyone who knows me that won't come a surprise, I go on about them a lot. At times though, they are the bane of my life. I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to poachies and there's nothing I hate more than messing them up.... Continue Reading →
Alcohol adventures (August): The delicious bevvies I’m digging this month
It’s so hot right now. Tea and most other hot drinks are out of the window and I’ve been guzzling the peach squash and pepsi like a mad woman (I do drink water too, promise). This heat has also got me thinking more about those delicious grown-up sunshine drinks – aka anything with alcohol in. What... Continue Reading →
Mediterranean Inspired Roasted Veggie Pasta
I'm definitely one of these weirdos that just loves vegetables and will quite happily replace my carby potatoes with more veggies...sometimes. I do tend to have a small group of vegetables that I stick to and no matter what I'm eating, I always try to fit these in somehow. I love most veggies but definitely... Continue Reading →
Easy fresh guacamole
I know it's basic but I love avocados so much. I also love everything that goes in guacamole but I literally cannot stand the ready-made stuff. I'm not being snobbish, because there are lots of pre-prepared dips and foods that I like. But for some reason, I've never found a guac that, to me, hasn't... Continue Reading →
Chilli Cheese Orzo with Asparagus and Mushrooms
I've always found orzo fairly underwhelming. My thought was, I have pasta and I have risotto rice, orzo is just trying to be both and it's unnecessary. However! A couple of months back, my mum bought some orzo because 'she thought it looked fun' and wanted to make a tomato based orzo dish. So I... Continue Reading →
Garlic Butter Bean Hummus
I dread to think how many pitta breads and pots of hummus I've consumed in my lifetime. It's probably a shameful amount, if you can really call eating copious amounts of dip shameful. Anyway, let me tell you about this recipe. It's a simple side dish but it definitely packs a punch and is a... Continue Reading →
Creamy Cheats’ Bolognese
A good spag bol can turn a bloody awful day into a great one and trust me, I'm speaking from experience when I say that. To me, a bolognese is the ultimate comfort food and an incredibly versatile one at that. A good meat sauce can be enjoyed on it's own, with spaghetti or layered... Continue Reading →
Spicy Pesto Grilled Cheese
Anyone who has met me will know that cheese is my absolute favourite thing, I honestly can't get enough of it. I know I'm not really alone with this obsession, which is why I've put together this delicious grilled cheese recipe. Gooey, stringy, cheese is the ultimate comfort food and it's safe to say that... Continue Reading →
Quick and Easy Meatballs
Who doesn't love a good meatball? That juicy, meaty flavour that marries oh so well with a rich and fruity marinara sauce. Too often it's seen as a kids dinner but there's just something really special about spaghetti and meatballs that makes it totally irresistible at any age. Like many of my favourite Italian dishes,... Continue Reading →