When focaccia bread is made well, its amazing. I love the strong taste of the olive oil mixed into the dough and the gorgeous mix of herbs. In this recipe I used a mix of garlic, oregano and rosemary … [Read more...]
Wild Rice Stuffed Peppers
I first made this recipe recently when I had a few leftover bell peppers in my fridge. I wanted to do something other than chop them up and throw them in a pan, so stuffing them was the perfect … [Read more...]
Seafood Flatbread
I really enjoy making flatbread because it is so versatile - like pizzas you can really use any combination of flavours and ingredients. This seafood flatbread is my mum's favourite as she's … [Read more...]
Organic Caprese Pasta Salad
There's nothing like a fresh Italian salad on a hot summer's day. This caprese salad with fresh penne pasta is light, fresh and perfect as a lunchtime snack. Not only that but it'll last for 2-3 … [Read more...]
Italian Stuffed Aubergine
Stuffed aubergines always look like they take a lot of skill to pull off but they're actually really simple to put together. It's also a really flexible meal to cook because you can fill them with … [Read more...]
Homemade Vegetarian Pizza
There's nothing I hate more as a quick meal than those crappy, soggy pre-made pizzas that you can buy from the supermarket. Pizza dough is actually really easy to make and it tastes so much better … [Read more...]
Wild Mushroom Risotto
This is a recipe that I've been cooking since university. All of the guys in our crappy little house loved it and it meant that when I cooked it, they'd do the washing up afterwards and I'd get a beer … [Read more...]
Easy Cheesy Rigatoni Pasta Bake
Rigatoni is very similar to penne pasta, the only difference is that it's about twice the size. This makes it perfect for going into crunchy pasta bakes. When you've come in from work after a tough … [Read more...]
Mushroom, Mozzarella & Broccoli Filo Pie
This recipe is a great balance between a comforting winter dish and a fresh spring meal. It’s really cheap to make, doesn’t require a huge amount of skill to put it together and it tastes fantastic. … [Read more...]
Spicy Vegetable Pearl Barley Risotto
Risotto has to be one of my favourite meals of all time. The other night I wanted to mix things up a little and experiment with pearl barley - I'd eaten this out at restaurants before but never cooked … [Read more...]
