A few months ago I did a carrot hummus filled cucumber cup recipe and this ended up being quite popular with you lovely people! And after making that recipe I had a few people get in touch asking what … [Read more...]
Smoked Salmon Loaded Potato Skins
I buy smoked salmon pretty regularly because I absolutely love it and it goes in so many different dishes, from brunch meals, salads, appetizers to pasta bakes. It's one of those foods that I will … [Read more...]
Carrot Hummus Cucumber Cups
We love cucumber cups so much we actually served them as canapes at our wedding. They're so pretty and simple and I love that they can be filled with pretty much whatever you want. The cucumbers make … [Read more...]
Homemade Blinis with smoked salmon
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...]
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...]
New England Stuffed Clams
I’d never tried stuffed clams until Matt and I took a trip to Boston. It was at a little seafront restaurant we had popped in after a Sunday of shopping. I immediately adored the flavour and texture … [Read more...]
Smoked Salmon Pâté
Pescetarian pâtés are some of my favourite quick fish recipes. They're so unbelievably easy to make and yet I think they taste infinitely better than the store bought alternatives. My family and … [Read more...]
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Now autumn has come to an end and the cold is seeping in, I thought it would be a good time to make a squash soup recipe. I find that all sorts of squashes are on sale in November and Dec, which makes … [Read more...]
Sautéed Garlic Calamari
I adore calamari, especially when it's been cooked properly and is therefore nice and tender. The purple hues of the calamari make this dish really vibrant and pretty. I like to serve this appetiser … [Read more...]
