Both Laura and I are big on pasta. In particular, I really enjoy large pasta. The big shells of conchiglioni are really filling, have an amazing texture and look beautiful when you plate them up. … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Homemade Cauliflower Cheese Soup with Croutons
This lovely warming soup is perfect for a light lunch or as a starter when you’re cooking for a fair few. Even better, it’s unbelievably easy to make and is perfect for when you’re watching your … [Read more...]
Michael’s Carrot and Coriander Soup
This super healthy recipe (kindly given to us by my brother, Michael) is very easy to throw together and definitely won’t break the bank. It’s especially good in spring because carrots are usually … [Read more...]
Smoked Salmon and Vegetable Quiche
I used to be a little daunted when it came to making quiche, however this recipe is really simple to make, allows you to be really flexible with the ingredients that you use and can be perfect for a … [Read more...]
Baked Whole Sea Bream
Buying fish whole can often be quite daunting for a lot of people. They assume that it requires a load of extra work to get the fish into an edible position, but the reality is that you can cook fish … [Read more...]
Laura’s Mum’s No Bake Lemon Cheesecake
I love cheesecake, but it can be such a hassle to make and bake from scratch. This very quick and simple recipe is so rich and tasty and can be made a day or two before you need it. It looks beautiful … [Read more...]
Messicani Cheese
In case you were wondering, messicani is just a type of pasta. It's really similar to macaroni except for the fact that it is in circular swirls. This recipe is based on my macaroni cheese dish … [Read more...]
Apple, Blackberry and Strawberry Crumble
There is nothing better than beautifully British crumble and this lovely fruit-filled version is perfect for sunny afternoons in the garden. I prefer making an oaty crumble topping because it’s extra … [Read more...]
Walnut and Vegetable Lasagne
Vegetable lasagne is one of those dishes that I love to eat both on a cold winter night to keep me warm and on a sunny spring afternoon with a cold beer. It's a really versatile dish and the … [Read more...]
Haddock and Crab Fish Pie
Laura and I love this recipe and usually have it at least once a month. It's very simple to prepare and you can use pretty much any type of fish that you like - perfect if you've got a few odd fillets … [Read more...]