Pear Cranberry and Pecan Cake
Tucked in among the leaves of my first cookery notebook, there is a scribbled on 3x5 file card with the ingredients for an apple cake. I originally salvaged the card thinking it was the famous family cake, but despite…
Tucked in among the leaves of my first cookery notebook, there is a scribbled on 3x5 file card with the ingredients for an apple cake. I originally salvaged the card thinking it was the famous family cake, but despite…
Anyone who spends time on these pages knows that I love a variation on a theme - one basic idea that can be used in multiple iterations and with numerous flavour options. The beauty, is…
I have very few hard and fast rules in my kitchen, but “always toast your nuts” is a non negotiable. The addition of a drizzle of maple syrup and sprinkling of salt to your nuts…
The arrival of Seth has severely impeded my ability to cook. Don't get me wrong, I am that annoying person who loves newborn babies. I have basically spent the past 6 weeks sitting in a…
I spend a lot of time contemplating what to serve on the side. It seems that these days, when you have a crowd around your table, there are an increasing number of excluded food groups,…
It is Monday morning the 20th June, it is dark outside and bucketing down with rain. Huddled at my computer in three layers, I am wondering if summer will ever arrive. If, like me you…
It is my strong belief that one can never have too many brownie recipes under their belt. There are so many options at our digital fingertips that I could easily ...
Gremolata is salsa verde’s oil free cousin and the first class version of a few chopped herbs sprinkled for brightness on a plate. With a modicum of extra effort you get a massive favour return…
Somehow, despite my compulsive cooking tendencies, I made it almost to my mid 40’s without making my own pesto. In truth, given the abundance of excellent delicatessens and food markets on my doorstep, I never…
Using the same basic-ish base as my other flavours, this tahini halva (with a hint of chocolate if you are feeling fancy) is just divine.
These soaked overnight oats are my go-to breakfast. While they are traditionally eaten as a summer porridge, mornings here are chaotic at best. Getting four boys out of the door on time for school renders…
The nuttiness of freekeh marries perfectly with the sweetness of the roasted beets and salty freshness of the feta, making it a perfect side for roast chicken and fish or ideal on its own for…
The edible equivalent of your favourite pair of jeans, grains are our basic carbohydrate for any meal - perfect either simply on their own or accessorised with any of the infinite options of flavour (eg.…
Roasted figs are a gift of the season and personally my favourite way to celebrate and punctuate the end of summer. I could eat these sweet ruby centred soft gems all day in every iteration…
My all time favourite snack had a 2024 makeover. Developed back in the day when I was one of the rare few who worked from home and my obsession about my son's healthy snacks was…
I love a slaw (as you might be able to tell by the multiple varieties on here). A good slaw provides crunch and freshness to any plate and its tang perfectly lifts up and compliments…