all Quiche sometimes still gets a bad press but you can’t beat it as a make-ahead, take-with-you sort of dish. Any sort of gathering that requires guests to bring a dish, picnics and al fresco lunches will all often involve… Read More ›
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New Year, New Quiche
New Year, New Quiche: I’m pretty sure that’s the saying and even if it’s not, it’s infinitely more achievable and less irritating for your friends than New Year, New Me. This is a slightly healthier version of Quiche Lorraine… Read More ›
Spinach and Ricotta Quiche
Pastry sometimes seems like a bit too much effort but in fact it is a very quick and easy option, And you can make it in advance, wrap it in clingfilm and leave it in the fridge until you are… Read More ›
Mini Goat’s Cheese Quiches
Saturday was International Women’s Day and my friend Sara asked if my daughter and I would like to go with her and her daughter to watch a netball match at the Olympic Park in London. One of the focusses of… Read More ›
Vegetable Box Cooking – Feta and Spring Greens Quiche
It’s been a long time since I last posted a recipe using something from my vegetable box in anything other than a cake! Cooking is not my forte and I suppose this is cheating somewhat as it essentially baking with… Read More ›
Vegetable Box Cooking – Butternut Squash and Goat’s Cheese Risotto
I have my lovely cousin Kimberley to thank for teaching me how to make risotto. I have always avoided it because I didn’t think I really liked it. I think the one time I tried to make it I may… Read More ›
The Ultimate Winter (and Autumn) Couscous – and a trip to Ottolenghi
Those of you who regularly follow my blog will know that main dishes are not my forte. And cooking for vegetarians, despite having spent 8 years as a vegetarian myself, really throws me into a tailspin. Add in a cookery book… Read More ›
Vegetable Box Cooking – Kale, Mushroom and Pancetta Pasta Sauce
It might not be the prettiest dish but it was so tasty that I made it the first night and then had exactly the same again the second night. I like kale but it can be a little strong on… Read More ›
Vegetable Box Cooking – Spinach Sauce for Pasta
Finally a recipe using one of my vegetable box ingredients that is super quick and easy but also really tasty. The chilli gives it a bit of a bite and the spinach doesn’t overpower the dish. I added chicken for… Read More ›
Vegetable Box Quandaries
Every week I get a small mixed fruit and vegetable box from Abel & Cole. I get it for various reasons but am undecided as to whether they are the right or the wrong reasons. I look forward to it… Read More ›
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