Greek Lamb – slow cooked
Today is a special day, it calls for Greek Lamb – slow cooked. Sarah and Darryn are celebrating their official marriage date. The 19th January …
Exotic mushroom bulgur wheat
This exotic mushroom bulgur wheat is a great side dish or a building block to a vegetarian dish. It is a good option for when …
How to cook Creamy Polenta
Cooking polenta seems to be really easy, just follow the instructions on the packet. Yes, of course you can do that but I often turn a box or packet over to see their suggestions and they are all different. So follow these simple instructions and you will have a creamy polenta every time. It’s best served really hot topped with roast vegetables of your choice and lashings of olive oil.
Corn and Butter Bean Chilli in Cabbage Cups
I had such fun making these Corn and Butter Bean Chilli in Cabbage Cups yesterday. It started with a fridge raid. I had again bought …
curried Sweet Potato and coconut soup
I love learning and there has never been a time to learn more than right now. Our world is opening up to all of us …
Grilled Paprika Cauliflower
Whenever I think about cauliflower, I think of it as a side dish. It’s rarely the main attraction. I had a cauliflower and I wanted it to be the hero! I woke up knowing I was going to use capers, anchovy and butter.
Olive oil mayonnaise
Whip up your own mayo in no time at all by following these easy step by step instructions to make my olive oil mayonnaise. I …
Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi
The first time, one always remembers. It’s indelibly branded on your brain, lying in wait for the slightest trigger to nudge it from sleep. As …
The Best Pesto Ever – Seriously!
Summer is coming – How to grow basil from a slip Basil grows in abundance during the summer and spring months here in East London. …
Rosemary Chilli and Preserved Lemon Sourdough Focaccia
My successful journey with sourdough started during lockdown in 2020. Rusticus was born on 12 June and he is healthy, strong and stable. I use …