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 →
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 →
Puglian Inspired Broad Bean (Fava Bean) Puree
I first decided to give this recipe a try when I saw a group of old Italian mamas cooking it on TV. They were proper 'old school' home cooks and talked about the history of broad bean puree and why it was so important to them. It's a traditional Puglian dish and has that real... Continue Reading →
Creamy Asparagus and Bacon Risotto
So, this past week has been a bit rubbish, hasn't it? With everything that's going on my stress levels have been way higher than usual and when that happens, it's time for something that's really satisfying and delicious. One of my favourite dishes to cook when I need to de-stress is risotto. When you cook... Continue Reading →