This little appetiser is one of my absolute favourites. Blinis are so dainty and therefore make perfect starters or finger food. And it's even more satisfying when you make the blinis yourself, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2017
Vegan Red Lentil Curry
I got really into lentil curries a few years back; I was lucky enough to be working with one of my best friends, who is Pakistani, and every now and then she would bring in her mum's homemade dal. We … [Read more...]
Moroccan Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins
I first made these stuffed potato skins on a Sunday afternoon when I was running a little low on ingredients (I usually do the grocery shop on Mondays!) and wanted something hot and tasty for lunch. I … [Read more...]
Greek Chickpea Salad
I use chickpeas a lot in my cooking. They've got a great, nutty taste and that buttery texture which lends itself to so many different recipes, from soups and salads to chillies and curries. They're … [Read more...]
Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
I've recently started using an amazing new fishmongers that opened up near me. The quality of their fish is amazing and their fish monger is extremely knowledgeable (always a good sign), so I've been … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Shortbread Cookies
Matt and I have never taken Valentine's Day too seriously. We don't do a big night or presents, but usually we use it as a good excuse to cook up a tasty (and usually calorie-filled) meal and share a … [Read more...]
Tuna and Avocado Salad
Canned tuna is a great ingredient, both because of its health benefits and also because it's a relatively cheap fish that you can buy easily at the supermarket. Canned tuna gives you a good dose of … [Read more...]
Aloo Gobi with Chickpeas
I like to make this recipe when Laura and I are really short on ingredients - usually the day before we do our grocery shop! It only requires a few items (if you've got some potatoes, cauliflower and … [Read more...]
Chocolate Truffles
So now that it's officially the month of love and Valentine's Day is on the way, I thought I'd shares a great recipe for if you're thinking about a romantic meal for two. There's no food more romantic … [Read more...]
Asparagus and Spinach Soup
I'd been a little under the weather recently and like most people, the one thing I want to eat when I feel ill is soup. There's something about being curled up in a blanket with a piping hot bowl of … [Read more...]